Swamibapa claimed a decisive seven-wicket win against Sikh Union in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association's 40-Overs Knockout tournament, finishing the match in 59 balls after restricting the opposition to 68 all out.
Sikh Union's innings collapsed from 31 for 2 to 60 all out in 25.5 overs, with Lameck Onyango and Jadavji Bhimji each taking four wickets. Harpreet Singh was the top scorer with 21 from 28 balls, but his dismissal in the ninth over triggered a rapid decline. Five batsmen were dismissed for ducks, while Krushil Savla and Manhar Singh managed single-digit scores.
Onyango and Bhimji combined to concede only 27 runs in 11 overs, with Onyango accounting for all but one of the top-order batsmen. Bhimji exploited the pitch's turn to dismantle the middle and lower order. Gurdeep Singh led Swamibapa's chase with an unbeaten 38 from 22 balls, guiding his team to victory with 30.1 overs remaining.
Sikh Union's defense began strongly, reducing Swamibapa to 10 for 3 in 3.4 overs. However, openers Pankaj Sanghani and James Ngoche were dismissed for ducks, and Naman Patel followed with three wickets. Gurdeep Singh and Maurice Ouma then added 62 runs for the fourth wicket to secure the win.
Sikh Union wicketkeeper Krushil Savla acknowledged the challenges faced by the young side, citing the pitch's heavy turn and slow outfield as key obstacles. He noted the team's struggles with batting and bowling consistency but emphasized ongoing improvements ahead of the league season.
Despite the defeat, former U19 player Paramveer Singh remained optimistic, highlighting the squad's resilience and energy. He described the experience as a
