Coach Gus Logie acknowledged last night that the early dismissal this morning of Kenya?s influential captain Steve Tikolo would be crucial if Bermuda were to battle their way back into the Intercontinental Cup match at Nairobi?s Gymkhana ground.

Tikolo, who has scored more runs in the history of Kenya cricket than any other player, including a majestic 220 against Bermuda in Namibia last year, was still at the crease, unbeaten on 45 at stumps, with the hosts trailing Bermuda?s total of 133 by just eight runs with seven wickets in hand.

?Tikolo is the main man, if we can get him out obviously we have a better chance,? said Logie.

?We do need to get him early. We know what he can do. But it would be nice to get an early four or five wickets.

?He?s certainly the trump card for them. Once he?s there, they all seem to bat well around him.

?But (Saleem) Mukuddem has shown what he can do today, he bowled very well. The other guys will also have to step it up tomorrow.? Disappointed but not despondent, Logie added: ?I don?t think it was the best of starts for us. I think we?re still trying to find our feet, but there?s still three days to go.