Kenya dismissed Botswana for a measly 52 before cantering to a nine wicket win. Both Botswana and Kenya by virtue of reaching the final qualified for the Division One qualifier to be held in Uganda in December. Kenya looked solid throughout the tournament, giving little away to their opponents and that script did not change in the final against the Herons. The hosts won the toss and chose to bat first but that did not pay dividends as in just under an hour, all the batters were back in the pavillion.
Botswana used only 14.2 of their allotted 20 overs to reach 52 all out as the pint-sized Flavia Otieno ripped through the hosts’ batting line-up. Otieno returned figures of 4-10 in just 3.2 overs as Kenya proved stingy with runs, their hallmark throughout the competition. Florence Samanyika was the only batswoman to reach double figures as she top scored with 22. Daisy Njoronge then ensured a routine Kenya victory when she hit an unbeaten 26 as the champions needed 8.1 overs to reach the target. Botswana’s shining light, Goabilwe Matome provided the silver lining with some inspired bowling, despite the small total to defend. She bowled some rippers and maintained a tight line and length. She picked the only wicket to fall, as her straight delivery crushed into Queentor Abel’s exposed stumps. But it was nothing more than consolation for the home side with victory never in doubt the moment Botswana was dismissed for a low total.
