Kenya host Nepal for a five-match T20I series as international cricket returns to the country for the first time after a decade. The series opener is scheduled to take place on August 25 (Thursday) at Nairobi Gymkhana.
This is Nepal’s first trip to Kenya and they will hope to make a mark under the leadership of star leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. The tourists look strong on paper, given that they have a couple of match-winners in their ranks.
Kenya, on the other hand, will be captained by Shem Ngoche. Head coach David Obuya is upbeat about beating Nepal and have included a few experienced cricketers in the side. They will look to cause an upset and take an early lead in the series.
Match Details
1st T20I – Kenya (KEN) vs Nepal (NEP)
Venue: Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Date & Time:Â August 25 at 3:30 pm IST and 1:00 pm Local Time
Pitch Report
The Nairobi Gymkhana wicket is known for producing competitive wickets with anything around 150-160 considered to be a good score. Teams will look to chase on this wicket, given that most of the matches have been won by the team batting second.
Predicted Playing XI
Kenya (KEN): Irfan Karim, Alex Obanda, Sachin Bhudia, Sukhdeep Singh, Collins Obuya, Shem Ngoche (c), Emmanuel Bundi, Nelson Odhiambo, Vraj Patel, Nehemiah Odhiambo, Elijah Otieno.
Nepal (NEP): Arjun Saud, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Gyanendra Malla, Bhim Sharki, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Aadil Ansari, Bibek Kumar Yadav, Kishore Mahato, Pawan Sarraf, Sandeep Lamichhane (c).
KEN vs NEP – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Asif-Sheikh, Alex Obanda, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Gyanendra Malla, Rakep Patel (vc), Dipendra Singh-Airee, KC Karan, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Shem Ngoche, Emmanuel Bundi, Sompal Kami
Fantasy Team 2: Irfan Karim, Alex Obanda, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Aarif Sheikh, Rakep Patel, Dipendra Singh-Airee (c), KC Karan (vc), Sandeep Lamichhane, Emmanuel Bundi, Sompal Kami, Nelson Odhiambo
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