Thrilling win for Hong Kong over Kenya in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up game

Hong Kong have kicked off their campaign at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2014 in New Zealand with a thrilling two run victory over Kenya in a warm-up match played in Christchurch.

Batting first, Hong Kong posted a respectable 242-9 from their 50 overs with Mark Chapman top scoring with 69. In reply, Kenya was restricted to 240-6 from their 50 overs, despite an unbeaten 130 from Iran Karim. Irfan Ahmed was the most successful Hong Kong bowler, claiming 3-32 from his 6 over spell.

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Match Summary: Hong Kong 242-9 from 50 overs (Irfan Ahmed 37, Mark Champan 69, Babar Hayat 46) beat Kenya 240-6 from 50 overs (Irfan Karim 130*, Rakep Patel 49; Irfan Ahmed 3-32) by 2 runs [Full Scorecard]