Kanbis skipper predicts nail-biting scrap with Swamibapa in NPCA T20 final
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Reading Time: 3min | Sat. 22.03.25. | 14:48
It all goes down at Sikh Union Club on Sunday afternoon (2pm)
Kanbis A skipper Dhiren Gondaria predicts a nail-biting encounter as they face immediate former champions Swamibapa A in the final of the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) T20 final slated for Sunday at Sikh Union.
“I think it will be a good contest against the Swamis going to the finals with two losses against one," he said. "They have beaten us twice and we beat them once, so it's a good chance for the youngsters to prove themselves on a bigger stage.”
But Dhiren has urged his troops to fight tooth and nail on Sunday.
“We will play fearless cricket and give what we have, results will take care of themselves as long as we make our fans happy with the positive intent,” Dhiren highlighted.
Kanbis are expected to field the likes of Dhiren, Hiren Kabariya and Pushpak Kerai in the top order.
Sachin Bhudia, Nelson Mandela Odhiambo and Rakep Patel will be in the middle order.
Rakep, also a longstanding wicketkeeper for his team, will be hoping to use his position to his advantage while fielding.
Swamibapa A will peg their hopes on the likes of skipper Rushabh Patel, Prashang Hirani and dangerman Sachin Gill in the top order.
Wicketkeeper Dhwanil Patel is also a key player in Swamis’ brigade.
The Swamis have played good cricket throughout the T20s season, finishing top in the league stage, and would like to finish well with a win against Kanbis A.
Gill commented: “We will not be taking anything lightly and try to put on a good team show on Sunday. If we cover our basics and stick to our strengths, we can end up on the winning side.
Of course, opener Dhiren and two of the pros from Uganda from Kanbis led by Juma Miyagi will be the key players for Kanbis.
But the backing from Rushabh from our side who has got his form back in the last few games expecting to get a flying start from him and our main spinner Vraj and the pro Dhwanil to help us get across the line.”
In Division One T20 Eliminator, Obuya B will take on Stray Lions B at Sikh Union from 2.30pm.
Q1 will be Sunday’s battle royale between Sir Ali B and Samaj B at Jamhuri from 9.30am.
Sir Ali emerged the winners in the league segment of Division One log, followed by Samaj B, Obuya A and Stray Lions B.
Meanwhile, NPCA Division Two T20 competition heads into the semis on Sunday. Wolves A have a date with Swamibapa Development at Gymkhana.
Wolves B will take on Stray Lions C at Sir Ali.
SUPER DIVISION
SUNDAY
FINAL: Kanbis A vs Swamibapa A (Sikh Union) - 2pm
DIVISION ONE
SATURDAY
ELIMINATOR: Obuya A vs Stray Lions B (Sikh Union) - 2.30pm SUNDAY
Q1: Sir Ali B vs Samaj B (Jamhuri) - 9.30Am
DIV TWO SEMIS -SUNDAY
Wolves A vs Swamibapa Development (Gymkhana) - 9.30am Wolves B vs Stray Lions C (Sir Ali) - 9.30am
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