February 16, 2003	Sunday	Zul Hijjah 14, 1423

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CAPE TOWN, Feb 15: Ian Billcliff struck a patient 71 as Canada were bowled out for 197 by Kenya in their World Cup Group ‘B’ day/night match on Saturday.

Captain Joseph Harris and Billcliff shared a third-wicket partnership of 86 to give Canada, fresh from their shock win over Bangladesh, a solid foundation, but Thomas Odoyo took four wickets to give Kenya a good chance of victory.

Odoyo had struck an early blow for Kenya when he bowled Ishwar Maraj for five, but opener John Davison made a run-a-ball 31, including two big sixes and two fours.

Desmond Chumney was then caught for 10 to leave Canada in trouble at 48 for three before Billcliff and captain Harris dug in.

Billcliff reached his 50 off 81 balls, including two sixes and five fours, and the pair were just beginning to accelerate when Harris was caught by a diving Tony Suji for 31.

Billcliff was bowled by Suji after being deceived in the flight, sparking a flurry of late wickets.

Odoyo, who ended the innings by bowling Austin Codrington with the last ball of the 49th over, completed miserly figures of four for 28, while Collins Obuya and Odumbe took two wickets each.