Group stage (Group A) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 18, 1999 · St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Result: ENEngland — England won by 9 wickets. KEKenya 203 all out (49.4 overs), ENEngland 204/1 (39 overs). May 18, 1999 · St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.
Tikolo won Player of the Match despite Kenya's heavy defeat — an unusual award for the losing side.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| KEKenya (1st innings) | 203 all out (49.4 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 204/1 (39 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| KEKenya | Steve Tikolo | 71 (107) |
| ENEngland | Nasser Hussain | 88* (127) |
| ENEngland | Graeme Hick | 61* (89) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Darren Gough | 4/34 |
Player of the Match
Steve Tikolo (Kenya)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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