Kenya to Face Mozambique in T20 WC Qualifier Clash

The third match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B is gearing up to feature a contest between Kenya and Mozambique. The match is scheduled to be played at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi on October 19, with the first ball set to be bowled at 4:20 PM IST.

Kenya comes into this fixture with a recent record that includes three victories and two losses in their last five T20 Internationals. The team is coming off a narrow 4-wicket win against Nigeria, which followed a 14-run loss to the same opponent. As they commence their campaign in the qualifier, Kenya will be keen to start on a positive note against Mozambique.

Mozambique, on the other hand, has faced more challenges in their recent outings, winning only two out of their last five matches. Their most recent success was a 5-wicket victory over Rwanda. However, prior to that, Mozambique endured three consecutive defeats against Botswana, Malawi, and Uganda.

The encounter between Kenya and Mozambique will also be a significant one in the context of this regional qualifier series, which serves as a pathway to the T20 World Cup. The Ruaraka Sports Club Ground, known for its spin-friendly pitch, will host this crucial match, and weather conditions could play a role, with forecasts suggesting rain might interrupt proceedings. Historically, the pitch has favored spin bowlers, with spinners often taking center stage over pace bowlers.

No injuries have been reported in either camp, allowing both Kenya and Mozambique to field their strongest available line-ups.

The match will be available for live streaming on FanCode, allowing cricket enthusiasts to follow the action in real-time.