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B’desh beat Kenya

FATULLAH: Mohammad Rafique claimed five wickets and Shahriar Nafees (57) and Alok Kapali (55) struck half-centuries on Thursday to lead Bangladesh to a 20-run win over Kenya. Nafees and Kapali rescued Bangladesh after Kenya captain Steve Tikolo and Peter Ongondo claimed three wickets each to restrict the hosts to 231 in 45.5 overs. Kenya was all out for 211 with four balls to spare as Bangladesh took a 3-0 lead in the four-match series. Rafique grabbed a career-best 5-47, while Mashrafee bin Mortaza took 3-38.