In an exhilarating finale on the Gahanga Cricket Stadium, Kenya topped themselves champions of the T20 Africa Continental Cup (ILT20) after securing a commanding 39-run victory over arch-rivals Uganda on September 19, 2026.
A masterful, disciplined bowling efficiency within the second innings fully dismantled Uganda’s chase, making certain Kenya lifted the distinguished trophy in type.
Profitable the toss and electing to bat first, Kenya seemed decided to set a excessive benchmark within the remaining. They navigated the Ugandan bowling assault with composure, constructing essential partnerships all through their 20 overs.
Dhiren Gondaria anchored the highest order with a fiery 44 runs, offering the explosive momentum Kenya wanted. Regardless of Uganda selecting up wickets at common intervals to interrupt the stream, Kenya’s center and decrease orders fought exhausting to take care of a excessive run charge. Kenya concluded their innings at a formidable 170/7 in 20.0 overs, laying down a difficult goal for the Cricket Cranes.
Confronted with a goal of 171, Uganda’s chase began with intent however shortly unravelled below relentless strain from the Kenyan bowling unit.
Uganda’s star batsman Riazat Ali Shah performed a heroic lone-hand innings, smashing an excellent 53 runs to maintain his facet’s hopes alive.
Nevertheless, he lacked sustained assist from the opposite finish. Kenya’s bowlers gave nothing away, hanging at common intervals to disclaim Uganda any significant partnerships.
The bowling onslaught was spearheaded by Sachin Gill and Lucas Oluoch, who each ran by way of the Ugandan lineup to say 3 wickets every. Their medical spells tore by way of the center and decrease order, leaving Uganda fully breathless.
Uganda was in the end bundled out for 131 runs in 17.5 overs, falling quick by 39 runs because the Kenyan gamers erupted into wild celebrations on the sector.
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