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Zimbabwe have cruised to a convincing win in their 1st one-dayer against Kenya, scotching expectations that their inexperienced team would be easy fodder for the Kenyans. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Kenya scored 227/9 from their 50 overs, with Kennedy Otieno (74) and Thomas Odoyo (54) top-scoring for the visitors.

Zimbabwe never looked to be in danger of missing their target. Piet Rinke, an almost complete unknown before this match, made his international debut with a useful 42, and was the only one of the 4 Zimbabwean batsmen used not to make a half-century. New captain Terence Duffin, who made 50+ in his test debut, repeated the task in his first ODI, picking up 53 before being run out. Hamilton Masakadza (58) and Brendan Taylor (60) were the other batsmen used, and the target was reached with more than 6 overs to spare.

Zim should now go into the 2nd ODI, again in Bulawayo tomorrow, with a 1-0 series lead and a healthy dose of confidence after showing that they can produce when required.
Full Scorecard (BBC Sport)