Kenya spin hosts to victory as rain abates

Kenya made it two in two in classic style on day 4 of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Qualifier Africa A tournament in Kigali, Rwanda to go straight to the top of the table.

The left arm orthodox duo of Shem Ngoche (3/16) and Vraj Patel (2/8) led the charge as the hosts were bundled out for 9/87 in the first innings. Ngoche got rid of openers Orchide Tuyisenge and Eric Dusingizimana two balls apart in the second over with only seven runs between them, before picking up skipper Clinton Rubagumya (1) in his next over to have Rwanda keeling at 3/17.

The hosts tried to rebuild their innings but Vraj Patel soon had top scorer Wilson Niyitanga (17) edging to Collins Obuya at slips in the 11th over to break the partnership as Rakep Patel picked out his partner Eric Niyomugabo (13) to have him edging behind to Irfan Karim in the next over.

Rushabh Patel went ham on the Rwandese bowlers, hammering 45 off 32 balls inclusive of 3 towering sixes and two boundaries before returning a magnificent running catch to Emmanuel Sebareme in the 10th over. Further, Patel put on an opening stand of 82 runs with veteran Collins Obuya (37 off 30) who stayed on to take the team over the line with a well deserved maximum.

The win propels Kenya to the top of the table with six points from four matches with Rwanda dropping to second place with four points from three matches.