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Gurdeep Singh blitz powers Kenya to dominant nine-wicket win over Sierra Leone

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 13, 2026, 16:00 IST

Kenya cruised to a nine-wicket victory against Sierra Leone in the Africa Continental Cup, anchored by a blistering 75 from Gurdeep Singh after Gerard Mwendwa’s disciplined bowling spell.

Gurdeep Singh blitz powers Kenya to dominant nine-wicket win over Sierra Leone

Mwendwa leads clinical bowling display

Kenya produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Sierra Leone to a modest total in Match 11 of the Africa Continental Cup at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium Oval B in Kigali. After Sierra Leone won the toss and elected to bat, they struggled to build momentum against a focused Kenyan attack. Gerard Mwendwa was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 3/29 from his four overs. His ability to take wickets at regular intervals ensured that Sierra Leone never found the rhythm required to set a challenging target. Alusine Turay top-scored for his side with 18 off 25 balls, while Aliya Kamara provided a brief spark with 15 off 9 deliveries, but the innings ultimately stalled at 112/9 after their allotted 20 overs.

Singh’s explosive chase seals victory

Chasing a target of 113, Kenya wasted no time in asserting their dominance. The response was spearheaded by an aggressive knock from Gurdeep Singh, who dismantled the Sierra Leone bowling attack with a blistering 75 off just 32 balls. His innings ensured that the required run rate was never an issue, as Kenya raced toward the target with minimal resistance. The opening partnership set the tone for the chase, and Kenya remained unscathed until the turning point of the innings, when Singh finally fell with the score at 98 in the seventh over. Despite the loss of his wicket, the result was never in doubt. Rushab Patel provided steady support throughout the pursuit, helping guide the team to a comfortable nine-wicket victory. Kenya reached the target of 116/1, completing a clinical performance that highlighted their superiority in the contest. Alongside Singh’s explosive batting and Mwendwa’s earlier bowling heroics, Nitish Hirani also contributed to the team's success, rounding out a comprehensive win for Kenya in the tournament.