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Kenya cricket team stats and records
Data through 19 September 2026Last updated 19 September 2026
In the data, Kenya won 111 of 226 matches between 2003 and 2026 (50.7% of matches with a result). Their best format by win rate is Other T20: 11 wins and 7 defeats (61.1%). RR Patel has scored the most runs for them in the data (4,568).
Matches
226
2003–2026
Won
111
Lost
108
Win %
50.7%
matches with a result
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 0 / 7
Kenya results by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 41 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% | 2003–2014 |
| T20Is | 111 | 63 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57.8% | 2007–2026 |
| First-class | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7% | 2007–2012 |
| List A | 50 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42.6% | 2011–2025 |
| Other T20 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.1% | 2013–2018 |
Win percentage by year
Show as table
| Year | Win % |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 36.4 |
| 2006 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | 53.3 |
| 2009 | 33.3 |
| 2011 | 11.1 |
| 2012 | 22.2 |
| 2013 | 66.7 |
| 2015 | 69.2 |
| 2016 | 16.7 |
| 2017 | 33.3 |
| 2018 | 43.8 |
| 2019 | 50.0 |
| 2021 | 63.6 |
| 2022 | 65.0 |
| 2023 | 53.3 |
| 2024 | 62.5 |
| 2025 | 30.8 |
| 2026 | 82.4 |
Years with at least 3 matches with a result.
Kenya head to head
| Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Uganda | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| vs Nigeria | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| vs Canada | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| vs Rwanda | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| vs Zimbabwe | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| vs Ireland | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs Botswana | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| vs Netherlands | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| vs Scotland | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs Tanzania | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| vs Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highest and lowest totals by Kenya
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 67 | 17.2 | Ireland | 4 Aug 2008 | Lost |
| Kenya | 69 | 23.5 | New Zealand | 20 Feb 2011 | Lost |
| Kenya | 71 | 19 | Ireland | 14 Mar 2012 | Lost |
| Kenya | 73 | 18.4 | Papua New Guinea | 27 Oct 2019 | Lost |
| Kenya | 73 | 16.5 | New Zealand | 12 Sep 2007 | Lost |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 247 runs | Canada | MDM | 14 Aug 2009 | Maple Leaf South-West Ground |
| Kenya | 172 runs | Mali | T20I | 23 May 2026 | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 |
| Kenya | 167 runs | Lesotho | T20I | 21 Nov 2022 | Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre |
| Kenya | 158 runs | Canada | ODI | 5 Feb 2007 | Jaffery Sports Club Ground |
| Kenya | 134 runs | Italy | ODM | 23 Jun 2022 | Lugogo Cricket Oval |
| Kenya | 10 wickets | Mali | T20I | 20 Nov 2022 | Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre |
| Kenya | 10 wickets | Cameroon | T20I | 28 May 2026 | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Kenya | 10 wickets | Botswana | T20I | 11 Sep 2026 | Gahanga B Ground |
Heaviest defeats
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | innings and 1 runs | Kenya | MDM | 29 Sep 2012 | United Cricket Club Ground |
| United Arab Emirates | 266 runs | Kenya | MDM | 28 Jul 2011 | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi |
| United Arab Emirates | 218 runs | Kenya | ODM | 8 Feb 2018 | Wanderers Cricket Ground |
| Pakistan | 205 runs | Kenya | ODI | 23 Feb 2011 | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| Denmark | 188 runs | Kenya | ODM | 31 Aug 2025 | Farmers Cricket Club Ground |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | Kenya | ODI | 12 Feb 2003 | North West Cricket Stadium |
| New Zealand | 10 wickets | Kenya | ODI | 20 Feb 2011 | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| Ireland | 10 wickets | Kenya | T20I | 14 Mar 2012 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Most runs for Kenya
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR Patel | Kenya | 159 | 4,568 | 34.61 | 102.3 | 124 | 4 |
| Collins Obuya | Kenya | 148 | 3,869 | 30.71 | 84.9 | 98 | 0 |
| IA Karim | Kenya | 98 | 2,769 | 36.92 | 73.9 | 108 | 1 |
| AA Obanda | Kenya | 103 | 2,494 | 25.71 | 92.1 | 115 | 3 |
| DM Gondaria | Kenya | 73 | 1,937 | 28.07 | 119.6 | 94 | 0 |
| RN Patel | Kenya | 80 | 1,398 | 21.18 | 101.3 | 95 | 0 |
| SO Tikolo | Kenya | 51 | 1,357 | 30.16 | 78.8 | 169 | 2 |
| Shem Ngoche | Kenya | 105 | 1,093 | 15.61 | 96.3 | 66 | 0 |
| MA Ouma | Kenya | 57 | 1,051 | 21.02 | 63.3 | 71 | 0 |
| TM Odoyo | Kenya | 45 | 1,040 | 26.67 | 65.9 | 111 | 2 |
Most wickets for Kenya
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shem Ngoche | Kenya | 156 | 190 | 20.13 | 5.00 | 4/14 |
| LN Oluoch | Kenya | 107 | 114 | 23.64 | 5.84 | 5/20 |
| Vraj Patel | Kenya | 73 | 100 | 16.87 | 4.98 | 5/12 |
| NN Odhiambo | Kenya | 97 | 88 | 36.68 | 5.77 | 3/15 |
| NM Odhiambo | Kenya | 78 | 83 | 25.42 | 5.59 | 4/46 |
| E Otieno | Kenya | 69 | 82 | 24.54 | 5.68 | 5/21 |
| Collins Obuya | Kenya | 70 | 63 | 27.29 | 5.28 | 5/24 |
| HA Varaiya | Kenya | 50 | 63 | 29.49 | 4.31 | 6/45 |
| TM Odoyo | Kenya | 47 | 60 | 22.40 | 3.97 | 4/28 |
| RR Patel | Kenya | 83 | 57 | 27.93 | 5.10 | 6/28 |
Grounds where Kenya played most
| Ground | Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi | 44 | 21 | 23 |
| Gahanga International Cricket Stadium | 17 | 12 | 3 |
| United Cricket Club Ground | 12 | 4 | 7 |
| Sikh Union Club Ground | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Entebbe Cricket Oval | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Wanderers Cricket Ground | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Latest Kenya matches in the data
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2026 | Kenya 170/7 (20 ov) Uganda 131 (17.5 ov) | Kenya won by 39 runs | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Uganda 197/7 (20 ov) Kenya 150 (19 ov) | Uganda won by 47 runs | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Kenya 216/5 (20 ov) Botswana 152/3 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 64 runs | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Kenya 189/4 (20 ov) Rwanda 157/6 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 32 runs | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Sierra Leone 112/9 (20 ov) Kenya 116/1 (8.1 ov) | Kenya won by 9 wickets | Gahanga B Ground |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Uganda 189/6 (20 ov) Kenya 193/2 (16.4 ov) | Kenya won by 8 wickets | Gahanga B Ground |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Botswana 108/8 (20 ov) Kenya 109/0 (8.1 ov) | Kenya won by 10 wickets | Gahanga B Ground |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Rwanda 139/8 (20 ov) Kenya 144/8 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 2 wickets | Gahanga B Ground |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Kenya 204/7 (20 ov) Sierra Leone 110/7 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 94 runs | Gahanga B Ground |
| 1 Aug 2026 | Bahrain 148/5 (20 ov) Kenya 149/9 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 1 wicket | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi |
Competitions
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier (21)ICC Cricket World Cup (16)ICC Champions Trophy (2)ICC Men's T20 World Cup (2)ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier (2)
Frequently asked questions
How many matches have Kenya won?
111 of 226 matches in the data (2003–2026): 13 of 41 ODIs, 63 of 111 T20Is, 4 of 6 First-class, 20 of 50 List A, 11 of 18 Other T20.
What is Kenya's highest total?
433 against Netherlands on 20 Feb 2010.
What is Kenya's lowest total?
67 all out against Ireland on 4 Aug 2008.
What is Kenya's biggest win?
By 247 runs against Canada (MDM, 14 Aug 2009).
Who has taken the most wickets for Kenya?
Shem Ngoche, with 190 wickets in the data.
Coverage: Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s). Matches against Afghanistan are not included.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.