Honours even with Dutch tourists

The Dutch Under-17 and Under-15 tour of Kenya ended at the weekend, with Kenya's U-17s winning their five-match series 4-1, while the Dutch U-15s gained revenge with a 3-2 series victory.

The event was run under the flag of the new Cricket Kenya board and was organised by former selector David Waters. It is believed that the Kenyan Cricket Association did not have the necessary finances or resources to make the event happen.

The result of U-15s series went down to the final match at the Nairobi Club where, in front of a good-sized crowd the Dutch emerged as worthy winners by 28 runs in a very closely fought game. Kongonis Colt James Allan was named Man of the Match for 5 for 29 from 10 overs and then 31 not out as he ran out of partners.

The U-17s was more one-sided. Kenya's only defeat was a close match where the Dutch, needing four to win after being set 227, secured victory with a six. Peter Kituku was named Player of the Series and indeed deserved the award after some outstanding performances. Most of the youngsters play for Kongonis under the guidance of Waters, a well-known and highly-respected figure in Kenyan cricketing circles.