With a few more mountains left to climb, Ngara B hope to maintain their competitive edge as they seek to tame third-placed Stray Leopards B in a Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Division 2 home match slated for Ngara Sports Club in South C on Sunday.
With the Super Division, Division 1 and 3 titles already taken, the cut-throat race for Division Two promises to treat fans to some exhilarating displays.
Kanbis B already have the Division One 50 Overs League-2024 title in the bag following heroic measures they have taken to decimate their crease adversaries.
Samaj Development and Kanbis B recently emerged champions in Division 3 and Division 1 respectively, serving up great moments ahead in Division 2 category.
Doggedly Set
Ngara B currently top the NPCA Division 2 log on 32 after 10 matches, two points clear of Stray Lions C who have played 9 matches.
Ngara Sports Club Team Manager Harsh Patel expressed optimism about his B side’s determination after their A team lost the Division One title to Kanbis B.
Harsh commented: “Firstly, I’d like to congratulate Kanbis A for winning Division 1; as for Division 2 our boys (Ngara B) are good enough to reach the pinnacle. We will come hard and fight hard to try and come top.”
“Today, as a manager, I am quite happy to see the amount of growth in our players who play matches worthy of their talent,” Harsh added.
In another Division Two match Obuya B plays host to An-nadil Jamaly at Lenana.
Division One
The NPCA Division One continues on Sunday at various venues.
Ngara SC A play Obuya A at Ngara SC in a match that could potentially determine who settles for second place.
Kanbis B have already racked up an unassailable lead of 44 which cannot be surpassed by either Ngara A and Obuya A, no matter what.
Obuya A and Ngara A are placed second and third respectively on the Division 1 log incidentally with 34 points apiece, and separated on Net Run Rate (NRR).
At Samaj grounds in Nairobi West, hosts SCLPS YL B have a date with Swamibapa B.
Sir Ali B take on Gymkhana B at Sir Ali while Ruaraka B host Sikh Union B at Ruaraka Sports Club.
DIVISION TWO STANDINGS
1. Ngara Sports Club B (1.407 NRR) 32 Points
2. Stray Lions C (1.402) NRR) 30
3. Stray Leopards B (-0.045 NRR) 22
4. Wolves B (0.342 NRR) 20
5. Legends Cricket Team (0.253 NRR) 20
6. Kenya Kongonis B (-0.392 NRR) 18
7.An-nadil Jamaly A (-0.296 NRR) 12
8. Goan Institute B (-1.416 NRR) 8
9. Swamibapa Dev. (-1.713 NRR) 6
10. Obuya Academy B (-0.892 NRR) 4
DIVISION ONE-SUNDAY
Ngara SC A vs Obuya A (Ngara SC) SCLPS YL B vs Swamibapa B (SCLPS) Sir Ali B vs Gymkhana B (Sir Ali) Ruaraka B vs Sikh Union B (Ruaraka)
DIVISION TWO–SUNDAY
Stray Leopards B vs Ngara B (Impala)
Obuya B vs An-nadil Jamaly (Lenana)
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| Sep 21, 2024