The Simba Union Ground is one of several cricket grounds in Nairobi. It is also the home of Simba Union Cricket Club as well as the home of Cricket Kenya academy. The ground is located across the road from Kenya's main Cricket ground the Nairobi Gymkhana Club. The ground has hosted a One Day International match when Kenya cricket team played against West Indies cricket team.[1]
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nairobi |
| Establishment | 2008 |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Owner | Simba Union |
| Operator | Simba Union |
| Tenants | Simba Union |
| End names | |
| Forest Road End City Park End | |
| International information | |
| Only ODI | August 15, 2001: Kenya v  West Indies |
| As of September 2, 2015 Source: Cricinfo | |
One Day International Matches
editList of ODI matches hosted at this stadium
| S No | Team (A) | Team (B) | Winner | Margin | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya |
West Indies |
West Indies |
By 106 runs | 2001 |
List of Centuries
editOne Day Internationals
edit| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 152 | Chris Gayle | West Indies |
150 | 1 | Kenya |
15 August 2001 | Won[2] |
List of Five Wicket Hauls
editOne Day Internationals
edit| No. | Bowler | Date | Team | Opposing team | Inn | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Batsmen | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colin Stuart | 15 August 2001 | West Indies |
Kenya |
2 | 10 | 44 | 5 | 4.4 | Won [2] |
References
edit- ^ ODI hosted
- ^ a b "1st ODI, West Indies tour of Kenya at Nairobi, Aug 15 2001". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
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