2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup
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| Africa | P | W | D | L | Pts |
| Kenya | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| Namibia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 46.5 |
| Uganda | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32 |
| Asia | P | W | D | L | Pts |
| UAE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 41 |
| Nepal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40.5 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Europe | P | W | D | L | Pts |
| Holland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| America | P | W | D | L | Pts |
| Bermuda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup is a cricket competition for 12 nations from Asia, Africa, North America and Europe. All the games are scheduled for three days and are designated first class. 2005 marks the second time the tournament is being held. Scotland won the first tournament in 2004.
The teams play each other team in each of the four groups once. The winners of each group progress to a semi-final from 23 to 25 October, and then a final from 27 to 29 October, to be hosted by Namibia. The groups are as follows:
- Africa: Kenya, Namibia, Uganda (won by Kenya)
- Asia: Hong Kong, Nepal, United Arab Emirates (won by the United Arab Emirates)
- Europe: Holland, Ireland, Scotland
- N America: Bermuda, Canada, United States
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Playing conditions
The competition is run by the International Cricket Council to support the development of the longer form of the game in 12 of its associate members. The points system has been determined so as to encourage positive play. For instance, there are 14 points for a win, and the first innings is restricted to 90 overs, which can support good attacking play as a team approaches the 90 over mark. In the event of a tie (ie all wickets down in the last innings with the scores being equal) each side will get 7 points.
Bonus points for batting are available for every 25 runs scored. There is no limit to how many points can be scored in the first innings, but batting points are restricted to 4 points (300 runs) in the second. 0.5 points are available for every wicket taken.
Finally, if a game is abandoned without a ball being bowled, each side will pick up 10 points.
Match details
Uganda v Kenya (22-24 April)
Kenya (32pts) beat Uganda (15pts) by 168 runs
The 2005 competition finally got underway on 22 April in Kampala. The Kenyan team was just starting to recover from the tremendous upheavals and political difficulties that have racked the Kenyan Cricket Association. This had led to their match against Namibia, which was scheduled to begin on 26 February to be put back to 2 June. With the old-look side restored, Kenya were clear favourites again.
On the first day, Kenya scored 321 in an innings dominated by their veteran captain Steve Tikolo, who scored 149. However, the only real support he got was from Modi (56). In reply, Uganda were struggling at 37 for 3 at stumps. The second day saw continued Kenyan domination. Odoyo took 5 for 34 as Uganda subsided for 168. The ball was certainly on top as Kenya's second innings teetered to 85 for 6, with one day left to play. On the final day, Kenya were all out for 116, setting a target of 270. This was more than beyond them as Onyango took 6 for 21 to skittle the Ugandans for 108. [1] (http://live.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/KENYA_UGAN_ICC-CONT_22-24APR2005.html)
United Arab Emirates v Hong Kong (24-26 April)
United Arab Emirates (30pts) beat Hong Kong (12.5pts) by 7 wickets
Hong Kong, making their ICC Intercontinental Cup debut, showed their inexperience in Sharjah. The first day saw them dismissed for 127, with the UAE moving to 126 for 7 by close. They only added on to their score on the second day, to leave the game as a tie on first innings. Hong Kong were then dismissed cheaply again, this time for 184, and then let the UAE move to 144 for 3 at close. The game ended early on the third day, with no more wickets falling. The UAE had taken only 46 overs to knock off the runs.
[2] (http://live.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/HKG_UAE_ICC-CONT_24-26APR2005.html)
Hong Kong v Nepal (30 April-2 May)
Nepal (8.5pts) drew with Hong Kong (5.5pts)
In Kathmandu, the first day was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The second day was also severely hampered by rain, but there was time for the Nepalis to bowl Hong Kong out for 91 after putting them into bat. The third and final day allowed for 54 overs, in which Nepal scored 101 for 7 declared and Hong Kong moved to 37 for 3 as Nepal tried to pick up as many points as possible before their group decider with the United Arab Emirates. [3] (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/HKG_NEP_ICC-CONT_30APR-02MAY2005.html)
Nepal v United Arab Emirates (7-9 May)
Nepal (32pts) beat the United Arab Emirates (11pts) by 172 runs
Nepal won the toss in Kathmandu and batted first. After losing two quick wickets they consolidated and finished a rain-affected first day on 246 for 5. On day two they declared on 287 for 7. Nepal's bowlers then performed well, dismissing the United Arab Emirates for 164, with Arshad Ali carrying his bat for 81. In reply, Nepal proceeded to 45 for 2 by stumps on the second day. On the third and final day, Nepal declared on 125 for 6. Binod Das then took 5 for 27 to help dismiss the Emiratis for 76.
And so, despite Nepal clearly showing their dominance in the group they do not progress to the next round. Nepal thrashed UAE and were well on top against Hong Kong but, because their game against Hong Kong was ravaged by rain, they do not progress to the semi-finals in Namibia. Whether the ICC will change the points system because of this is yet to be seen. [4] (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/NEP_UAE_ICC-CONT_07-09MAY2005.html)
Uganda v Namibia (14-16 May)
Namibia (31.5pts) beat Uganda (17pts) by 3 wickets
Uganda won the toss and elected to bat at Kampala, and were quickly struggling on 9 for 2. Wickets fell regularly throughout the first day, which also saw an interruption for rain and curtailed by bad light. Namibia bowled well, with Gerrie Snyman taking 3 for 45. Uganda finished the first day on 225 for 9, mostly thanks to Franco Nsubuga, who scored 64. On the second day, Uganda were all out for 231, before dismissing Namibia for 201, which was somewhat of a recovery after they fell to 66 for 6. Namibia then took 5 quick wickets to wrest the advantage from the Ugandans when time was called at 60 for 5.
On the final day, Uganda rallied with Olweny (25), Kwebiha (39), Nsubuga (28) and Kishore (22*) helping the Ugandan total to 211 for 9 declared. Namibia then went for their target, always losing wickets along the way. But half-centuries from AJ Burger, Swanepoel and Kotze finally saw them through with 3 wickets remaining. Namibia now go on to meet Kenya in what will be the deciding match of the African group. Uganda are eliminated. [5] (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/NAMIB_UGAN_ICC-CONT_13-15MAY2005.html)
Namibia v Kenya (3-5 June)
Kenya (17pts) drew with Namibia (15pts)
With only half a point separating the two teams, it was not surprising that Kenya declared on 300 for 6, as soon as they had secured maximum first innings batting points, and with 8 potential balls left before their 90 overs were up. Namibia instead chose to bat on to take a first innings lead at 335 for 9 declared, with Burger making 87 and Snyman 75. By the end of the second day, Kenya were 112 for 2 in reply - scoring useful points as the game looked to be heading for a draw. By the time they declared on 282 for 9, with Suji top-scoring on 72, they had set a theoretical target of 248, and they looked as though they would sneak it on points. By the time they had reduced Namibia to 68 for 5, they had secured their semi-final qualification. [6] (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/SCORECARDS/frames/KENYA_NAMIB_ICC-CONT_03-05JUN2005.html)
Future matches
- Holland v Scotland (29-31 July)
- Scotland v Ireland (13-15 August)
- Canada v Bermuda (23-25 August)
- Ireland v Holland (23-25 August)
- Bermuda v United States (27-29 August)
- Canada v United States (31 August-2 September)
- Semi-Finals (23-25 October) Qualifiers: United Arab Emirates, Kenya
- Final (27-29 October)
See also
| International cricket in 2005 |
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England v Bangladesh | West Indies v Pakistan | England v Australia | Sri Lanka v West Indies | Zimbabwe v New Zealand | Sri Lankan Tri-Nations | ICC Intercontinental Cup | ICC Trophy |
References
- ICC's webpage on the ICC Interncontinental Cup (http://www.icc-cricket.com/icc/events/intercontinental/)
- Cricinfo (http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/)
- Cricket Association of Nepal (http://www.cricketnepal.org/)
