Kenya will face Qatar in the 12th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A 2024-26 on October 4 in Nairobi. Qatar has lost all five matches, while Kenya has one win in three. Qatar won the toss and chose to bat first. The playing XIs have been announced for both teams.
Kenya is set to compete against host nation Qatar in the twelfth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A 2024-26, scheduled to take place on Friday, October 4, at the Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground. As the tournament progresses, Qatar finds itself at the bottom of the points table after losing all five matches played, yielding no points. In contrast, Kenya has achieved one victory out of three matches and currently ranks fifth. In the latest toss update, Qatar won the toss and opted to bat first against Kenya. The playing elevens for both teams are as follows: Qatar’s Playing XI: Amir Farooq, Assad Borham, Imal Liyanage (wicketkeeper), Kamran Khan (captain), Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Jabir, Mohammed Nadeem, Shakir Ali, Muhammad Tanveer, Tamoor Sajjad, and Zaheer Ibrahim. Kenya’s Playing XI: Dhiren Gondaria, Gerard Mwendwa, Irfan Karim (wicketkeeper), Lucas Oluoch, Pushkar Sharma, Rakep Patel, Rushab Patel, Sachin Bhudia, Sachin Gill, Shem Ngoche (captain), and Vraj Patel.
The ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A is a competitive tournament featuring teams vying for qualification in the ICC Cricket World Cup. This match between Kenya and Qatar is pivotal as it showcases Qatar’s struggle to secure victories thus far in the tournament, reflecting their current standing in terms of performance. In contrast, Kenya seeks to improve their rankings and gain momentum in their subsequent matches. The challenge league format affords teams the opportunity to play multiple matches, which plays a significant role in adjusting team strategies and performance.
In conclusion, the match between Kenya and Qatar is crucial for both teams, especially for Qatar, who are eager to achieve their first victory in the tournament. The toss results indicate Qatar’s decision to set a target, hoping to capitalize on their batting skills. Meanwhile, Kenya aims to leverage their experience and capitalize on Qatar’s vulnerabilities as they continue their pursuit of a higher ranking in the league.
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