Harare: Zimbabwe have plenty of spin options in the squad and during their last series, against Bangladesh, they often played three frontline options.

That could be on the cards again, although an extra seamer may be required depending on conditions which could hand a debut to Trevor Garwe. The batting line-up looks reasonably solid with Sean Williams and Brendan Taylor available.

In the fourth ODI against Bangladesh, Charles Coventry came within one powerful blow of making the first double century in ODI cricket. In the end he had to settle for a record-equalling 194 as he lost the strike during the final over, and even that wasn't enough to prevent a Bangladesh victory.

Thomas Odoyo has been a stalwart of the Kenya team for over a decade having made his debut during the 1996 World Cup. His all-round skills bring valuable balance to the side and 121 wickets at 30 is an impressive ODI record. His experience is vital in a side blooding youngsters and it was a surprise to see him as low as No. 8 in the Intercontinental Cup match.

Team news

Zimbabwe (likely): Charles Coventry, Hamilton Masakadza, Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Elton Chigumbura, Forster Mutizwa (wk), Prosper Utseya (capt), Ray Price, Chris Mpofu, Trevor Garwe.

Kenya (likely): David Obuya, Rakep Patel, Collins Obuya, Steve Tikolo, Maurice Ouma (capt & wk), Alex Obanda, Jimmy Kamande, Thomas Odoyo, Ragheb Aga, Nehemiah Odhiambo, Hiren Varaiya

Stats and trivia

• These two teams have completed 24 results out of 26 ODIs with Zimbabwe well ahead by 20 wins to four.
• Kenya's last victory against Zimbabwe came in Nairobi in October 2008 when then won by 95 runs.

Match facts
Monday, October 12, 2009
Start time 9.30am, (7.30GMT)