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Stray Lions have been boosted by the return of skipper Tanzeel Sheikh for their NCPA T20 league matches this weekend while Ruaraka are set to rely on their top order
Top teams in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20 League will renew their rivalries this weekend.
Stray Lions have two tricky fixtures against hosts Ruaraka on Saturday and log leaders Kanbis A at Nairobi Jaffrey on Sunday.
Despite the tough matches, Stray Lions can breathe a sigh of relief following the return of captain Tanzeel Sheikh to the team.
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The Swamis are out to turn the tables on Ruaraka for their first leg win as Nairobi Gymkhana lock horns with Kanbis in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association
Tanzeel is returning to the Stray Lions' squad after an injury break which is a big boost for the team.
"Tanzeel has been out for a week and will most likely replace Vaibhav Naresh who is sick and not available this weekend," said an optimistic Stray Lions chairman Thota Sreenivas.
Stray Lions will play Irfan Karim, dangerman Shubham Jadav and Aman Gandhi in their top order.
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Ruaraka, meanwhile, will pin their hopes on their top order which includes Chandresh Hirani, Pushkar Sharma and Purshotam Vekariya.
Ruaraka’ s skipper Nitish Hirani, hitman Sachin Gill and Neelakash Tambe will occupy the middle order.
With their usual suspects on board, the Thika Road outfit will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the shorter version of the game this weekend.
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CRICKET Swamibapa teams return to winning ways in NPCA Twenty20 league
Swamibapa sides bounced back with major wins as Annadil Jamaly vanquished Meru in an action-packed Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association Twenty20 league last weekend
"Our batting line-up and bowling was affected by the absence of our pros but then again, it is a good opportunity for the local guys to make a place for themselves for the coming season. Both Maxwell Swaminathan and Ajinkya are no longer with the team after the 50 Overs season,” said Gill.
Meanwhile, Swamibapa A have two tricky fixtures against Obuya Cricket Academy A at Jeffery's and Ruaraka at the same venue on Sunday.
In Division One, there will be a total of 10 matches on both days. Kenya Kongonis A will play Ngara Sports Club A at their South C backyard in what is anticipated to be a battle royale.
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CRICKET Kanbis A, Stray Lions dominate NPCA Twenty20 league matches
Kanbis A and Stray Lions excelled in the NPCA Twenty20 League securing impressive victories in thrilling weekend cricket matches.
"Previously, we have savoured a good record against Ngara. We've won and also settled for a draw with them. It is an important match for both of us. But our objective for the weekend is to win Saturday's fixture,” said Kongonis captain Tom Ojijo, whose side will play Kanbis B at Eastleigh High School grounds on Sunday.
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