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Kenya Secures First Win in ICC T20 Cricket Qualifiers

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 22 October 2019.

Kenya's cricket team finally broke their two-match losing streak in the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup global qualifiers, securing a 46-run victory over Bermuda at the ICC Academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 21, 2019.

After two consecutive losses to the Netherlands and Scotland, Kenya's win against Bermuda marked a much-needed turnaround in their campaign. The Kenyan team, led by Shem Ngoche, now has two points from three matches and will need to win their remaining three Group A matches to secure a top-four finish.

Kenya's victory was largely due to Dhiren Gondaria's impressive 85 not out, which helped the team set a target of 139 for Bermuda. In response, Bermuda's top scorer, Delray Rawlins, managed only 37 runs off 26 balls, ultimately leading to their team's defeat.

Kenya's next matches will be against Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Namibia, with the team needing to overcome these challenges to secure another chance to compete for the remaining four slots in the tournament.

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