Match 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023 will be played between Kenya and Tanzania (KEN vs TAN) at the Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek on November 25 at 1:00 PM IST.
KEN vs TAN (Kenya vs Tanzania), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Kenya vs Tanzania, Match 8
Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
KEN vs TAN (Kenya vs Tanzania), Match 8 Preview
Kenya have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Tanzania have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.529 |
| NAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.536 |
| UGA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.898 |
| ZIM | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.865 |
| NIG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.202 |
| RWA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.850 |
| TAN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.933 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 6 of the Africa Cricket Association T20I Cup 2022 where Lucas Ndandason scored the highest fantasy points for Kenya with 93 match fantasy points while Akhil Anil topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Tanzania with 86 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Kenya against Nigeria, Kenya beat Nigeria by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kenya was Vraj Patel who scored 68 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe beat Tanzania by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Tanzania was Salum Jumbe Ally who scored 35 fantasy points.
KEN vs TAN, Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 154 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on the match day.
Weather Report for Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
The temperature is expected to be around 27°C with 34% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.38 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
KEN vs TAN, Head-to-Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Kenya's wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Tanzania.
KEN vs TAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Obuya | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | 44, 45, 3, 38, 22 | - |
| Ivan Selemani | 4 | 211 | 42.2 | 0 | 0 | 25, 52, 17, 0, 117 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rushab Patel | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 33, 17, 16, 8 | - |
- Collins Omondi Obuya
Collins Obuya is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Collins Obuya has scored 152 runs averaging 30.4 per match.
- Ivan Ismail Selemani
Ivan Selemani can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, Ivan Selemani has scored 211 runs averaging 42.2 per match.
- Rushabhvardhan Nipun Patel
Rushab Patel is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Rushab Patel has scored 0, 33, 17, 16 and 8 runs at an average of 14.8 per match.
KEN vs TAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vraj Patel | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | - | 2, 1, 2, 3, 3 |
| Ally Mpeka Kimote | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 7, 0, 20, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Salum Jumbe Ally | 3 | 45 | 9 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 0, 42, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 5 |
- Vraj Patel
Vraj Patel is a bowler and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. Vraj Patel has been very successful against this team, taking 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Ally Mpeka Kimote
Ally Mpeka Kimote is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Ally Mpeka Kimote has taken 3, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Salum Jumbe Ally
Salum Jumbe Ally is a bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
KEN vs TAN Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakep Patel | 3 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 22, 0, 30, 6 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Shem Ngoche | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 4, 0, 14, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Kassim Nassoro Mussa | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 0, 22, 0, 18 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Rakep Rajendra Patel
Rakep Patel is an all-rounder and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Rakep Patel is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 58 runs at an average of 11.6 per match.
- Shem Obado Ngoche
Shem Ngoche is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Shem Ngoche is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Shem Ngoche played here, he has taken 8 wickets.
- Kassim Nassoro Mussa Chete
Kassim Nassoro Mussa is an all-rounder and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 9, 0, 22, 0 and 18 runs averaging 9.8 per match.
KEN vs TAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vraj Patel | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | - | 2, 1, 2, 3, 3 |
| Rushab Patel | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 33, 17, 16, 8 | - |
| Shem Ngoche | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 4, 0, 14, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mohamed Omary | 5 | 70 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 12, 4, 3, 38, 13 | - |
| Abhik Patwa | 4 | 71 | 14.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 16, 3, 6, 0, 46 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Salum Jumbe Ally | 3 | 45 | 9 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 0, 42, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 5 |
The top point-getters for Kenya are Vraj Patel with 68 match fantasy points, Rushab Patel with 61 match fantasy points and Shem Ngoche with 61 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Tanzania are Mohamed Omary with 29 match fantasy points, Abhik Patwa with 27 match fantasy points and Salum Jumbe Ally with 23 match fantasy points.
KEN vs TAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vraj Patel | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | - | 2, 1, 2, 3, 3 |
| Collins Obuya | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | 44, 45, 3, 38, 22 | - |
| Rakep Patel | 3 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 22, 0, 30, 6 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Shem Ngoche | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 4, 0, 14, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ally Mpeka Kimote | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 7, 0, 20, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Vraj Patel
Vraj Patel can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Vraj Patel has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. Vraj Patel has been very successful against this team, taking 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Collins Omondi Obuya
Collins Obuya is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Collins Obuya has scored 44, 45, 3, 38 and 22 runs at an average of 30.4 per match.
- Rakep Rajendra Patel
Rakep Patel can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Rakep Patel has scored 0, 22, 0, 30 and 6 runs averaging 11.6 per match.
- Shem Obado Ngoche
Shem Ngoche is an all-rounder and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. Shem Ngoche has been very successful at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 8 wickets.
- Ally Mpeka Kimote
Ally Mpeka Kimote is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Ally Mpeka Kimote is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
KEN vs TAN Squad Information
Kenya (KEN) Squad: Collins Obuya, Rakep Patel, Nelson Odhiambo, Shem Ngoche, Irfan Karim, Lucas Ndandason, Emmanuel Bundi, Rushab Patel, Sachin Bhudia, Sukhdeep Singh, Pushkar Sharma, Vraj Patel, Francis Mutua, Vishil Patel and Gerard Muthui.
Tanzania (TAN) Squad: Abhik Patwa, Kassim Nassoro Mussa, Ally Mpeka Kimote, Salum Jumbe Ally, Harsheed Chohan, Mohamed Omary, Abdallah Jabiri, Dhrumit Atul, Johnson Nyambo, Akhil Anil, Sanjay Bom, Ivan Selemani, Mohamed Yunusu Issa, Yalinde Nkanya, Amal Rajeevan and Mohamed Simba.
KEN vs TAN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Rakep Patel and Shem Ngoche
Batters: Collins Obuya, Ivan Selemani and Dhrumit Atul
All-Rounder: Amal Rajeevan
Bowlers: Vraj Patel, Ally Mpeka Kimote, Salum Jumbe Ally, Lucas Ndandason and Gerard Muthui
Captain: Salum Jumbe Ally
Vice-Captain: Collins Obuya
Photo credit: Alamy
