Bowlers give Kenya the advantage

Kenya took first-day honours against UAE in their Intercontinental Cup fixture in Nairobi. UAE would have hoped to get far more than 213 when they chose to bat, but faltered despite their top-order batsmen getting starts. Opener Abdul Rehman managed 23, while Saqib Ali scored 45 but the steady fall of wickets at the start meant UAE were reduced to 57 for 4 at one stage. Saqib's contribution, though, was a significant one; he added 121 for the fifth wicket with captain Khurram Khan, who top-scored with 85. However, left-arm seamer Lucas Oluoch and left-arm spinner Hiren Varaiya brought Kenya right back, sharing seven wickets between them - including the last six to fall - to bowl out UAE for a modest total.

Kenya lost Runish Gudhka in the first over but opener Rakep Patel gave the innings some impetus early on with a quickfire 36. Collins Obuya, the captain, was dismissed off what proved to be the last ball of the day, but holding fort was Dominic Wesonga with an unbeaten 34, following up on his two wickets.