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Target - 119, Kenya chase it down in 8.3 overs

Batsman Rakep Patel turned out to be the wrecker-in-chief, smashing a fiery 72 off just 27 balls including 8 sixes and 5 fours

After registering the highest score in T20 history, the Kenya cricket team added another feather their cap on the third day of the ICC World Twenty20 Africa B Qualifier on Tuesday.

While playing against Tanzania, Kenya bowled first and bundled them up for 118 in 19.4 overs. Left-arm orthodox bowler Shem Ngoche continued his phenomenal performance and picked up 3 wickets in his quota of 4 overs, leaking only 23 runs.

When it came to chase 119, the Kenyans did the job in just 8.3 overs. Batsman Rakep Patel turned out to be the wrecker-in-chief, smashing a fiery 72 off just 27 balls including 8 sixes and 5 fours.

Here’re the highlights:

That blew Tanzania out the park, as Kenya remain the only unbeaten side in the competition. Kenya win the game by 7 wickets with 69 balls to spare.

For Tanzania, Jatin Chandubhai remained the highest scorer who made a belligerent 52 from 38 balls.

After this astonishing victory, Kenya remain the table topper with 3 wins and 6 points in their kitty.

Brief Scores:

Tanzania 118 (J Chandubhai 52, S Ngoche 3/23)

Kenya 119/3 (Rakep Patel 72)

Kenya won by seven wickets

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