Nothing has clicked for Ghana, the home side as their batting, in particular, has failed to fire.
Preview
GHA vs KEN will clash against each other in the second round of the Men’s African Games. Kenya overcame the odds and beat South Africa by a massive margin of 70 runs. Hosts Ghana, on the other hand, fell to a huge defeat yet again to continue their bad start to the tournament. Ghana were beaten easily by Uganda by a huge margin of 124 runs to slump to their second defeat.
Ghana (GHA) had begun the tournament with a loss to South Africa by a huge margin. Their second loss of the tournament has seen them make an early exit. Nothing has clicked for the home side as their batting, in particular, has failed to fire.
Kenya (KEN) showed their prowess as they decimated the fancied South Africans. Collins Obuya and Aarnav Patel did the trick with the bat and ball, respectively. The Proteas had no answer as the Kenyan bowlers bowled a tight line and length to skittle them out cheaply.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Ghana
Alex Osei, JK Vifah, L Nyarko, Richmond Baaleri, Devender Singh, O Harvey(C), G Bakiweyem, Rexford Bakum, Michael Aboagye, Joseph Theodore, KS Bagabena
Bench: Kelvin Awala, Daniel Anefie, SA Israr, P Yevugah
Kenya
Neil Mugabe, Aarnav Patel, S Singh, CO Obuya, SO Ngoche, Gerard Muthui, RR Patel(C), L Ndandason, NM Odhiambo, Francis Muia Mutua, EB Ringera
Bench: IA Karim, Rushabvardhan Patel, SR Bhudia, Pushkar Sharma, V Patel, Vraj Patel, PK Langat, Gurdeep Singh
Injury News
(Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains: 8
Obed Harvey GHANA | bat
Ghana had their skipper to thank as the left-arm seamer saved the blushes. Obed Harvey picked 5/36 from his 4 overs to help his side restrict Uganda to 194. While none of the bowlers seemed to pick any wickets, it was Obed Harvey who kept his team in the game.
Aarnav Patel KNA | bat
Kenya found a new bowling hero in the form of Aarnav Patel. The young spinner had the South African batters tied in knots with his penetrative bowling. With figures of 5/15 from his 3 overs, Aarnav Patel was the best bowler on show during the 2nd round of matches. The wicket of George Van Heerden in particular was a game changer as the protean skipper had scored a ton in the last round.
Rakep Patel KNA | WK
The Kenyan skipper has been showing good form with the bat and it continued on Tuesday. Rakep Patel scored 28 runs off 25 balls with 4 boundaries after 42-run knock in the tournament opener against Uganda. The Kenyan fans will hope that Patel scores a big score and help their team reach the final few rounds of the tournament.
Richmond Baaleri GHANA | BAT
In an otherwise sorry looking Ghana batting card only one name stood out. Richmond Baaleri opening the innings played out 36 balls to score 27 runs with a boundary and a six. The youngster was the 6th wicket to fall as he valiantly fought on but was dismiss by Kenneth Waiswa.
Rexford Bakum GHANA | all
Only the second Ghana player to post a double figure score on Tuesday, Rexford Bakum has shown decent form. The 24-year-old scored 20 runs with the bat and also bowled two overs for 20 runs. With just one game left to play, one hopes Baxum can end the tournament on a high.
Collins Obuya KNA | all
After a miserable start to the tournament, Collins Obuya shut his critics in a fine fashion. The veteran Kenyan star opened the batting and scored 58 runs from just 47 balls with seven fours and two huge sixes. This is a welcome return to form for one of the long-serving players in cricketing history.
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Emmanuel Bundi: KNA | BOWL
Michael Aboagye: GHANA | ALL
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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