Kenya vs Mali, Match 5 - Live Cricket Score

Get set for a riveting encounter as Kenya (KEN) locks horns with Mali (MAL) in Match 5 of the East-West Africa Cup Qualifiers 2023 at Willowmore Park in Benoni. This tournament witnesses seven teams vying for supremacy in a round-robin format. Kenya holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage against Mali, with their last meeting resulting in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory for Kenya.

In their recent fixture against Sierra Leone, Kenya showcased dominance, securing an emphatic 8-wicket victory. Sierra Leone posted a total of 88 runs for the loss of six wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. In response, Kenya efficiently chased down the target in just 12 overs for the loss of two wickets. Irfan Karim was instrumental with the bat, scoring 35 runs, while Rakep Patel contributed a solid 42 runs. Additionally, the bowling duo of Francis Mutua and Vishil Patel scalped two wickets each to restrict Sierra Leone's total.

On the other hand, Mali faced a challenging encounter against Cameroon in their last match. Cameroon managed to set a competitive target of 144 runs for the loss of five wickets in 17 overs. However, Mali struggled in their chase, scoring 112 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 17 overs, falling short by 39 runs according to the D/L method. Despite contributions from Mahamadou Diaby and Zakaria Makadji with the bat, Theodore Macalou's vital wickets were not enough to secure a win for Mali.