Nigeria National Cricket Team Vs Kenya Cricket Team Match Scorecard Update
Actually, the turn has come for the Nigeria National Cricket Team to face the Kenya Cricket Team, which must be really good for this team. One cricket fan is looking forward to witnessing this one. Played on 12th July 2024 at Sikh Union Club Ground in Nairobi; it was a treat as of competitive cricket by T20I. Let us move to the details of the match, scorecard, and a few critical moments.
Match Overview
- Format: T20 International
- Date: July 12, 2024
- Venue: Sikh Union Club Ground, Nairobi
- Result: Kenya won by 29 runs
Kenya’s Innings
Kenya batted first and set a formidable target of 159 runs for Nigeria. Here’s how their innings unfolded:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rushab Patel | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 175.00 |
| Neil Mugabe | 28 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 112.00 |
| Nelson Odhiambo | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Sukhdeep Singh | 50 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 138.88 |
| Shem Ngoche | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Vincent Adewoye | 21 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 91.30 |
| Jasraj Kundi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 300.00 |
| Extras | 5 (1 lb, 1 nb, 3 w) | ||||
| Total | 159/6 (20 overs) |
Fall of Wickets
1-23 (Rushab Patel), 2-53 (Neil Mugabe), 3-73 (Nelson Odhiambo), 4-81 (Sukhdeep Singh), 5-96 (Shem Ngoche), 6-153 (Vincent Adewoye)
Nigeria’s Innings
Chasing 160, Nigeria could only score 130 runs, falling 29 runs short. Nigeria was behind because their innings never had any real explosive start but showed steadiness.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sulaimon Runsewe | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Olayinka Olaleye | 26 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 96.29 |
| Daniel Ajekun | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Selim Salau | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Vincent Adewoye | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mohameed Taiwo | 29 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 116.00 |
| Prosper Useni | 31 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Extras | 24 (10 nb, 5 w, 9 b) | ||||
| Total | 130/9 (20 overs) |
Fall of Wickets
1-9 (Sulaimon Runsewe), 2-30 (Olayinka Olaleye), 3-34 (Daniel Ajekun), 4-46 (Selim Salau), 5-64 (Vincent Adewoye), 6-80 (Mohameed Taiwo), 7-81 (Sylvester Okpe), 8-112 (Peter Aho), 9-128 (Prosper Useni)
Key Moments
- Kenya’s Hero: Sukhdeep Singh was brilliant with a staid 50 off 36 balls as Kenya took the game to a somewhat competitive total.
- Nigeria’s Star: Prosper Useni made a gallant effort, scoring a quick 31 off 15 balls, but that was not enough to change the tide.
- Bowling Excellence: Kenya’s bowlers capitalized on early breakthroughs, maintaining pressure throughout Nigeria’s chase.
Conclusion
Kenya did everything in its might to warrant a win by 29 runs. At times, Nigerians were brilliant but needed to reshuffle and make up their strategy for the second match.
Which one moment from that match goes as your favorite? Sound off in the comments!
