ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 | 26-May-2026 05:20 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1
KEN 135/5 (20)
SLE 97/9 (20)
Kenya won by 38 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Sesay* | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 104 |
| Abu Kamara | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Gill* | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Peter Langat | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
Last Wicket:Mohamed Turay b Sachin Gill 0(2) - 90/9 in 18.3 ov.
Kenya vs Sierra Leone
Kenya — Innings 1 (135/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subham Patel c Lansana Lamin b George Sesay | 13 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 72.22 | |
| Dhiren Gondaria (c) c Eric Turay b Samuel Conteh | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Irfan Karim (wk) c Lansana Lamin b Raymond Coker | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 52.63 | |
| Sachin Bhudia not out | 43 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 104.88 | |
| Rakep Patel c Abu Bakarr Kamara b Samuel Conteh | 38 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 165.22 | |
| Sachin Gill run out (Eric Turay/George Sesay) | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Francis Mutua not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 135 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sukhdeep Singh, Shem Ngoche, Peter Langat, Vishil Patel | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Sesay | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Samuel Conteh | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Abass Gbla | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Raymond Coker | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Mohamed Turay | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Subham Patel & Gondaria | 21 | 20 |
| Subham Patel & Irfan Karim | 4 | 10 |
| Sachin Bhudia & Irfan Karim | 21 | 32 |
| Sachin Bhudia & Rakep Patel | 65 | 41 |
| Sachin Bhudia & Sachin Gill | 23 | 16 |
| Sachin Bhudia & Francis Mutua | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhiren Gondaria | 3.2 | 21 |
| 2 | Subham Patel | 4.6 | 25 |
| 3 | Irfan Karim | 10.2 | 46 |
| 4 | Rakep Patel | 17.1 | 111 |
| 5 | Sachin Gill | 19.5 | 134 |
Sierra Leone — Innings 2 (97/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Turay st Irfan Karim b Shem Ngoche | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| John Bangura (wk) b Sachin Gill | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 | |
| Raymond Coker c Rakep Patel b Vishil Patel | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Abass Gbla b Sachin Gill | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Samuel Conteh c Peter Langat b Vishil Patel | 10 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 58.82 | |
| Lansana Lamin (c) b Vishil Patel | 12 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 52.17 | |
| Alusine Turay c Rakep Patel b Francis Mutua | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| George Sesay not out | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 104 | |
| Chernoh Bah c Rakep Patel b Sachin Gill | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Mohamed Turay b Sachin Gill | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Abu Kamara not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 97 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Gill | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Peter Langat | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Shem Ngoche | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Vishil Patel | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Francis Mutua | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Turay & John Bangura | 24 | 16 |
| Raymond Coker & John Bangura | 0 | 3 |
| Raymond Coker & Abass Gbla | 0 | 1 |
| Raymond Coker & Samuel Conteh | 13 | 17 |
| Lansana Lamin & Samuel Conteh | 10 | 15 |
| Lansana Lamin & Alusine Turay | 9 | 15 |
| Lansana Lamin & George Sesay | 6 | 6 |
| Chernoh Bah & George Sesay | 28 | 36 |
| Mohamed Turay & George Sesay | 0 | 2 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara & George Sesay | 7 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Turay | 2.4 | 24 |
| 2 | John Bangura | 3.1 | 24 |
| 3 | Abass Gbla | 3.2 | 24 |
| 4 | Raymond Coker | 6.1 | 37 |
| 5 | Samuel Conteh | 8.4 | 47 |
| 6 | Alusine Turay | 11.1 | 56 |
| 7 | Lansana Lamin | 12.1 | 62 |
| 8 | Chernoh Bah | 18.1 | 90 |
| 9 | Mohamed Turay | 18.3 | 90 |
Match Info
| Match | Kenya vs Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 |
| Time | 26-May-2026 05:20 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Kenya vs Sierra Leone (KEN vs SIL)
Kenya will face Sierra Leone in a thrilling match on 26-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 1 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 Sierra Leone 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 1 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 Sierra Leone will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kenya batting and Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 26-May-2026 to find out the answer!
