ZIM vs KEN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Semi-Final 2 of Men's African Games 2024

Second semi finals of the Men's African Games T20 tournament between two old rivals comes to the fore.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 21 Mar 2024, 16:42 IST

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Preview

Zimbabwe and Kenya will renew their age-old rivalry in one of the most unusual settings. The two teams meet each other in the second semi-finals of the Men’s African Games 2024 on Thursday. The two sides have made it to the semi-finals on the back of contrasting runs in the group phases.

Zimbabwe (ZIM) ended their group unbeaten with three wins. In the last game of the league phase, the Clive Madande-led side easily overcame the Nigerian challenge. An easy win by 10 wickets showed the class that the Zimbabweans have possessed so far this tournament.

Kenya (KEN) had to find their fighting spirit to make it to the final four stages of the tournament. After a loss in the opening game, Rakep Patel and his side bounced back well to win two games in succession. Their win over hosts Ghana booked their place in the semi-finals against Zimbabwe.

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Kenya, 2nd Semi-Final

Men's African T20, 21 Mar 2024, Thur, 6:45 PM IST ,Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field, Accra

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Weather Report

Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field, Accra

Clear

27.5°C

80% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

W
W
W
L
W

Kenya

W
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Collins Obuya

KNA - all

184 Runs

5 Matches

2

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

120 Runs

5 Matches

3

Rodney Mupfudza

ZIM - bowl

115 Runs

5 Matches

4

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

115 Runs

5 Matches

5

Clive Madande

ZIM - wk

112 Runs

5 Matches

6

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

92 Runs

5 Matches

1

Tashinga Musekiwa

ZIM - bat

315.38

5 Matches

2

Owen Muzondo

ZIM - bat

188.89

5 Matches

3

Collins Obuya

KNA - all

155.93

5 Matches

4

Clive Madande

ZIM - wk

143.59

5 Matches

5

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

127.78

5 Matches

6

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

126.37

5 Matches

1

Owen Muzondo

ZIM - bat

11 Wkts

5 Matches

2

Tashinga Musekiwa

ZIM - bat

8 Wkts

5 Matches

3

Aarnav Patel

KNA - bat

8 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Lucas Ndandason

KNA - bowl

8 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Shem Ngoche

KNA - all

6 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Wallace Mubaiwa

ZIM - bowl

5 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

2.50

5 Matches

2

Wallace Mubaiwa

ZIM - bowl

4.58

5 Matches

3

Owen Muzondo

ZIM - bat

5.00

5 Matches

4

Tony Munyonga

ZIM - all

5.08

5 Matches

5

Tashinga Musekiwa

ZIM - bat

5.67

5 Matches

6

Gerard Muthui

KNA - all

5.75

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Clive Madande (C), T Marumani, Brian Bennett, Rodney Mupfudza, T Munyonga, Johnathan Campbell, Tashinga Musekiwa, Owen Muzondo, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwa Chataira, W Mubaiwa

Bench : NR Welch, Ashley Mufandauya, Alex Falao, Kudakwashe Macheka

Kenya

S Singh (wk), CO Obuya, RR Patel (C), L Ndandason, NM Odhiambo, SO Ngoche, Gerard Muthui, Francis Muia Mutua, Neil Mugabe, EB Ringera, Aarnav Patel

Bench : IA Karim, Rushabvardhan Patel, SR Bhudia, Pushkar Sharma, V Patel, Vraj Patel, PK Langat, Gurdeep Singh

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Both captains will want to win the toss and elect to bat. Batting has been tough while chasing as the games have been low scoring affairs. Zimbabwe won their game against Nigeria by ten wickets and wouldn’t mind chasing. Kenya on the other hand have been amazing with the bat in the last two games. Rakep Patel saw his side chase down a tricky target against Ghana in record time to make it to the final four.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

30%

Batting Pitch

129

Average Score

70%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Collins Obuya KNA | ALL

The veteran Kenyan all-rounder has been at the center of the turnaround. The move of making Collins Obuya open the batting has worked well as the 42-year-old has scored two successive fifties. Kenya thanks to these efforts have been able to consolidate and make it to the next phase of the tournament.

8
VC

Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM | BAT

Young Zimbabwean opener Tadiwanashe Marumani has been in decent nick with the bat. Despite not having some of their senior players like Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, and Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe have been levels above others. Their easy passage into the semis and a possible medal will help them forget the pains of not making it to the T20 World Cup 2024.

8.5

Aarnav Patel KNA | BAT

Young Kenyan star spinner Aarnav Patel has continued his dream run with the ball. After picking a fifer in the previous game, the young spinner continued his good vein of from with figures of 3/22 from his 4 overs. This helped his Kenyan side achieve a crucial win against the Host side.

8

Rodney Mupfudza ZIM | BOWL

Zimbabwe have found a new opening batter in Mupfzda who has done well so far with the bat. His 39 not out in the previous game saw his side overcome the opposition with an easy ten wicket win.

8.5

Trevor Gwandu ZIM | ALL

The right arm medium pacer picked 2/10 and continued to sizzle with the ball. Zimbabwe have seen Trevor Gwandu bowl well and step up to the plate when the going gets tough. His timely wickets have helped his side keep the opposition under check.

9.5

Rakep Patel KNA | WK

Kenyan skipper Rakep Patel has not only done well with the bat but also chipped in with the ball. The 34-year-old picked 3/12 during a key game against Ghana on Wednesday. Patel has also shown his batting prowess with crucial knocks in the previous two games.

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7.5

Gerard Muthui

KNA | ALL

The Kenyan spinner was expensive in his last game as he gave away 17 runs without picking a wicket. Gerard Muthui has been inconsistent with the ball so far in this tournament. This is a huge cause of concern for the Kenyan side led by Rakep Patel.

8

Emmanuel Bundi

KNA | BOWL

Considered the fastest bowler in the Kenyan setup it has been a tournament to forget for Emmanuel Bundi so far. His two overs cost his side 10 runs but there were no wickets to show for his efforts.

Last Updated On - Mar 21 2024 4:42 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

KNA

Credits Left
4/100

Mega League
Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Sukhdeep Singh

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Rodney Mupfudza

8

Johnathan Campbell

9.5

Collins Obuya
C

9

Rakep Patel
VC

9.5

Lucas Ndandason

9.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Takudzwa Chataira

8

Aarnav Patel

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 2

ZIM

6 : 5

KNA

Credits Left
4/100

Mega League
Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Sukhdeep Singh

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Rodney Mupfudza

8

Johnathan Campbell

9.5

Collins Obuya

9

Rakep Patel
C

9.5

Lucas Ndandason

9.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Takudzwa Chataira

8

Aarnav Patel
VC

8.5

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