Zimbabwe defeated Kenya by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 on Thursday (October 2) at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe.
Rakep Patel produced a superb 65-run knock of 47 balls, though it was a solo mission on the whole as Zimbabwe's bowlers took control. In pursuit of a modest 123-run target, Zimbabwe made short work of the opposition bowling attack.
Opener Brian Bennett smashed 51 runs off 25 deliveries. The right-hander carved out an impressive six fours off Lucas Ndandason’s over to help confirm Zimbabwe's spot in next year’s marquee tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Only three spots from the Asia-EAP Qualifier are now up for grabs.
The Chevrons have qualified for the T20 World Cup after missing out on the previous edition in 2024.
Zimbabwe Vs Kenya, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Toss Update
Kenya won the toss and elected to bat first.
Zimbabwe Vs Kenya, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Playing XIs
Kenya: Dhiren Gondaria (c), Lucas Ndandason, Pushkar Sharma, Nitish Hirani, Vraj Patel, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, Sukhdeep Singh (wk), Sachin Bhudia, Peter Langat, Jasraj Kundi
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Vs kenya ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Squads
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Clive Madande, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza, Brendan Taylor
Kenya Squad: Dhiren Gondaria(c), Pushkar Sharma, Rakep Patel, Sachin Bhudia, Jasraj Kundi, Vraj Patel, Lucas Oluoch, Sachin Gill, Sukhdeep Singh(w), Nitish Hirani, Peter Langat, Vishil Patel, Francis Mutua, Neil Mugabe, Lucas Ndandason, Rushab Patel
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 won't be available for telecast on any channels in India. However, one can catch the live streaming of the same on FanCode app and website.
