Kenya beat Zimbabwe in third ODI
Published:Thursday | October 15, 2009 | 5:49 PM
Kenya defeated hosts Zimbabwe by 20 runs today to win the third One-Day International at the Harare Sports Club and now trail the five-match series 2-1.
The visitors first piled up 266 for nine off their allotted 50 overs with Alex Obanda top scoring with 65.
He put on a 119-run opening partnership with David Obuya, who scored 56. Collins Obuya supported with 52.
Kyle Jarvis, Ray Price and Hamilton Masakadza took two wickets apiece for Zimbabwe.
Set a victory target of 266, Zimbabwe were dismissed for 246 with one ball to spare against the bowling of medium-pacer Nehemiah Odhiambo, who took four for 61.
Brendan Taylor top scored for Zimbabwe with 92 off 109 balls.
The fourth match takes place on Saturday at the same venue.