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Kenya vs Rwanda Result – Match 1

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Match 1 • Africa Continental Cup

Kenya cricket team logo
KEN
139/7 (18.3)
Rwanda cricket team logo
RWN
137/9 (20)
Kenya won by 3 wickets
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18.3
4
Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, Four
18.2
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, no run
18.1
0
Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, no run
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Sukhdeep Singh 8 (12)
Gerard Mwendwa 1 (6)
KEN 135/7
Martin Akayezu 4.1-2-30-1
17.6
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Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
17.5
4
Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, Four
17.4
0
Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
17.3
2
Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, 2 runs
17.2
0
Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
17.1
0
Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
17.1
0
Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
End of over 17 (3 runs)
Sukhdeep Singh 2 (5)
Gerard Mwendwa 1 (6)
KEN 129/7
Ignace Ntirenganya 4-1-36-0
16.6
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, 1 run
16.5
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Gerard Muthui, 1 run
16.4
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Gerard Muthui, no run
16.3
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, 1 run
16.2
0
Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
16.1
0
Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
End of over 16 (0 runs)
Gerard Mwendwa 0 (4)
Sukhdeep Singh 0 (1)
KEN 126/7
Martin Akayezu 3-2-24-1
15.6
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Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run
15.5
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Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run
15.4
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Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run
15.3
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Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run
15.2
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Martin Akayezu to Lucas Ndandason, Bowled!
15.1
W
Martin Akayezu to Sachin Bhudia, Bowled!
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Sukhdeep Singh 0 (1)
Sachin Bhudia 9 (7)
KEN 126/5
Emile Rukiriza 4-3-22-0
14.6
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Emile Rukiriza to Sukhdeep Singh, no run
14.5
W
Emile Rukiriza to Shem Ngoche, Bowled!

Match Summary

Kenya and Rwanda met in Match 1 of Africa Continental Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.3: Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, Four | 17.5: Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, Four | 15.2: Martin Akayezu to Lucas Ndandason, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 15.2 when Martin Akayezu to Lucas Ndandason, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Kenya won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.3: Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, Four
  • 17.5: Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, Four
  • 15.2: Martin Akayezu to Lucas Ndandason, Bowled!
  • 15.1: Martin Akayezu to Sachin Bhudia, Bowled!
  • 14.5: Emile Rukiriza to Shem Ngoche, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.2 when Martin Akayezu to Lucas Ndandason, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Kenya won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.3: Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

18.3 4 Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, Four

18.2 0 Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, no run

18.1 0 Zappy Bimenyimana to Gerard Muthui, no run

End of over 18 (6 runs)
Sukhdeep Singh 8 (12)
Gerard Mwendwa 1 (6)
KEN 135/7
Martin Akayezu 4.1-2-30-1

17.6 0 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

17.5 4 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, Four

17.4 0 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

17.3 2 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, 2 runs

17.2 0 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

17.1 0 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

17.1 0 Martin Akayezu to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

End of over 17 (3 runs)
Sukhdeep Singh 2 (5)
Gerard Mwendwa 1 (6)
KEN 129/7
Ignace Ntirenganya 4-1-36-0

16.6 1 Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, 1 run

16.5 1 Ignace Ntirenganya to Gerard Muthui, 1 run

16.4 0 Ignace Ntirenganya to Gerard Muthui, no run

16.3 1 Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, 1 run

16.2 0 Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

16.1 0 Ignace Ntirenganya to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

End of over 16 (0 runs)
Gerard Mwendwa 0 (4)
Sukhdeep Singh 0 (1)
KEN 126/7
Martin Akayezu 3-2-24-1

15.6 0 Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run

15.5 0 Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run

15.4 0 Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run

15.3 0 Martin Akayezu to Gerard Muthui, no run

15.2 W Martin Akayezu to Lucas Ndandason, Bowled!

15.1 W Martin Akayezu to Sachin Bhudia, Bowled!

End of over 15 (7 runs)
Sukhdeep Singh 0 (1)
Sachin Bhudia 9 (7)
KEN 126/5
Emile Rukiriza 4-3-22-0

14.6 0 Emile Rukiriza to Sukhdeep Singh, no run

14.5 W Emile Rukiriza to Shem Ngoche, Bowled!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kenya vs Rwanda Match 1 match?
Kenya won by 3 wickets.

What is the Kenya vs Rwanda Match 1?
Kenya vs Rwanda is the Match 1 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Kenya vs Rwanda live score?
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Tournament: Africa Continental Cup