ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 | 23-May-2026 05:20 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2
KEN 247/5 (20)
MALI 75/10 (19.1)
Kenya won by 172 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamissa Sanogo* | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Mwendwa* | 3.1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.95 |
| Dhiren Gondaria | 3 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 5.67 |
Last Wicket:Sekou Diaby c and b Gerard Mwendwa 0(1) - 75/10 in 19.1 ov.
Kenya vs Mali
Kenya — Innings 1 (247/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subham Patel c Lamissa Sanogo b Shetty Shailesh | 16 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 123.08 | |
| Dhiren Gondaria (c) c Yacouba Konate b Akshaykumar Prajapati | 92 | 35 | 5 | 9 | 262.86 | |
| Irfan Karim (wk) not out | 69 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 150 | |
| Sachin Bhudia b Vamshi Reddy | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Sachin Gill b Shetty Shailesh | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Rakep Patel c Sanze Kamate b Akshaykumar Prajapati | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 183.33 | |
| Lucas Oluoch not out | 27 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 300 | |
| Extras | Byes: 8 | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 9 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 247 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Francis Mutua, Gerard Mwendwa, Nitish Hirani, Vishil Patel | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekou Diaby | 4 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 17.2 |
| Shetty Shailesh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Vamshi Reddy | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Theodore Macalou | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.2 |
| Sanze Kamate | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Subham Patel & Gondaria | 50 | 23 |
| Irfan Karim & Gondaria | 71 | 39 |
| Irfan Karim & Sachin Bhudia | 29 | 20 |
| Irfan Karim & Sachin Gill | 21 | 16 |
| Irfan Karim & Rakep Patel | 23 | 11 |
| Irfan Karim & Oluoch | 53 | 17 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subham Patel | 3.5 | 50 |
| 2 | Dhiren Gondaria | 9.2 | 121 |
| 3 | Sachin Bhudia | 12.4 | 150 |
| 4 | Sachin Gill | 15.2 | 171 |
| 5 | Rakep Patel | 17.1 | 194 |
Mali — Innings 2 (75/10 in 19.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Macalou c Irfan Karim b Sachin Gill | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21.43 | |
| Vamshi Reddy run out (Subham Patel) | 12 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 60 | |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati c Subham Patel b Nitish Hirani | 12 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Babjee Botcha c and b Gondaria | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Sanze Kamate b Vishil Patel | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Yacouba Konate (c) c Sachin Bhudia b Gondaria | 17 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 70.83 | |
| Shetty Shailesh c Lucas Oluoch b Gondaria | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Moustapha Diakite b Gondaria | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zakaria Makadji (wk) run out (Lucas Oluoch/Gondaria) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sekou Diaby c and b Gerard Mwendwa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lamissa Sanogo not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 17 | Total: 22 | |||||
| Total | 75 | 10 wkts, 19.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Gill | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Gerard Mwendwa | 3.1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Lucas Oluoch | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Vishil Patel | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Nitish Hirani | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Dhiren Gondaria | 3 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 5.7 |
| Sachin Bhudia | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Macalou & Vamshi Reddy | 11 | 26 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati & Vamshi Reddy | 17 | 26 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati & Babjee Botcha | 5 | 6 |
| Sanze Kamate & Babjee Botcha | 3 | 3 |
| Yacouba Konate & Babjee Botcha | 17 | 24 |
| Yacouba Konate & Shetty Shailesh | 15 | 12 |
| Moustapha Diakite & Shetty Shailesh | 1 | 5 |
| Zakaria Makadji & Shetty Shailesh | 4 | 8 |
| Sekou Diaby & Shetty Shailesh | 0 | 2 |
| Sekou Diaby & Lamissa Sanogo | 2 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theodore Macalou | 4.2 | 11 |
| 2 | Vamshi Reddy | 8.4 | 28 |
| 3 | Akshaykumar Prajapati | 9.4 | 33 |
| 4 | Sanze Kamate | 10.1 | 36 |
| 5 | Babjee Botcha | 14.1 | 53 |
| 6 | Yacouba Konate | 16.1 | 68 |
| 7 | Moustapha Diakite | 16.6 | 69 |
| 8 | Zakaria Makadji | 18.2 | 73 |
| 9 | Shetty Shailesh | 18.4 | 73 |
| 10 | Sekou Diaby | 19.1 | 75 |
Match Info
| Match | Kenya vs Mali |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 |
| Time | 23-May-2026 05:20 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Kenya vs Mali (KEN vs MAL)
Kenya will face Mali in a thrilling match on 23-May-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026. The match will be played at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 at 05:20 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Kenya is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Mali remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026.
The pitch at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Kenya will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Mali will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kenya batting and Mali bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Kenya showcase its strengths, or will Mali pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 23-May-2026 to find out the answer!
