Cricket Kenya (CK) will be hosting the Men’s national squad of Nepal in a bi-lateral series from August 25th – September 05th, 2022, comprising of five (5) T20I matches and three (3) matches in the 50-overs format. The discussions took place during CK Chairman Manoj Patel’s visit to Nepal in the first week or August.
The series will be the first assignement for Nepal teams new head coach Manoj Prabhakar, who took over the role recently, following the departure of the previous coach Pubudu Dassanayeke last month. Cricket Kenya are currently trying to give the domestic cricket circuit a facelift by collaborating with broadcast partners and introduce the D20/D10 format competitions, which have been a success in UAE and Oman. The first edition of Kenya D10 tournament begins from 13th August 2022 and will feature the national players alongside other domestic players currently playing in NPCA (Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association) tournaments, that included the T20 league held in February and the current ongoing 50-overs league.
Squads
Kenya: Shem Ngoche (Captain), Alex Obanda, Sukhdeep Sigh, Irfan Karim, Rakep Patel, Collins Obuya, Sachin Budhia, Nelson Odhiambo, Emmanuel Bundi, Eugene Ochieng, Vraj Patel, Elijah Otieno, Lucas Oluoch and Nehemiah Odhiambo
Nepal: Sandeep Lamichhane (Captain), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Aarif Sheikh, Aadil Alam, Dev Khanal, Karan KC, Gyanendra Malla, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Arjun Saud, Pawan Sarraf, Shahab Alam, Kishor Mahato and Bibek Yadav
Nepal Men’s tour of Kenya Schedule
25th August 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 1st T20I (Scorecard)
26th August 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 2nd T20I (Scorecard)
28th August 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 3rd T20I (Scorecard)
29th August 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 4th T20I (Scorecard)
30th August 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 5th T20I (Scorecard)
02nd September 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 1st One-Day (Scorecard)
03rd September 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 2nd One-Day (Scorecard)
05th September 2022: Nepal vs Kenya – 3rd One-Day (Scorecard)
4 thoughts on “Cricket Kenya to host Nepal Men’s team for T20I/OD series in August 2022”
Which are the grounds, these matches are happening ?
Hello Bhoopal
Cricket Kenya have four (4) grounds with accreditation for ODI/T20I matches. Most likely, the matches will take place at the venues managed by NPCA (Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association).
Thanks and regards,
Czarsportz Admin
Thank you so much,
Just for curiosity, will it in Nairobi Gymkhana, Simba Union Club, Peponi ground & Jaffreys…
Hello Bhoopal
The venues haven’t been announced yet. Once done, it’ll be updated in our article.
Thanks and regards,
Czarsportz Admin