KOLKATA: Craig Ervine, Vusimuzi Sibanda and Tatenda Taibu cracked impressive half-centuries to set up Zimbabwe's crushing 161-run victory over hapless Kenya in their final World Cup match Sunday. Zimbabwe showed its batting prowess to post 308-6, its highest total of the tournament, with Man-of-the-Match Ervine (66), Sibanda (61) and Taibu (53) all making the most of a mediocre Kenyan attack. Kenya, which has looked out of its depth on the Indian subcontinent, losing all six of its matches, put in another disappointing batting performance, slumping to 147 all out in 36 overs at Eden Gardens. Nehemiah Odhiambo (44 not out), Rakep Patel (24) and opener Alex Obanda (23) were the mainstays of their batting. Left-arm spinner Raymond Price, who shared the new ball, off-spinner Greg Lamb and leg-spinner Graeme Cremer took two wickets apiece for Zimbabwe. Both African nations were already out of contention for a place in the quarterfinals, but Zimbabwe had the consolation of ending their World Cup campaign with two wins in six matches. – Agence France
