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Tanzania vs Kenya, IMTWARF, Today Match Prediction 04 October 2025
TAN vs KNY Win Probability
Toss Winner - Tanzania won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kenya beat Tanzania by 51 runs
The head-to-head between Tanzania and Kenya in T20Is stands at 2-2.
- For Kenya, the likes of Rakep Patel and Sachin Bhudia have to step up.
- Tanzania will be counting on big performances from Arun Yadav, Abhik Patwa, and Khalidy Juma.
- If Tanzania bat first, they will target a score of around 170. Kenya’s best shot will be getting to 150 should they get to bat first.
Tanzania are clear favorites to emerge victorious in this knockout match.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 19.9°C|Sunny |
TAN vs KNY Match Prediction & Analysis
Tanzania and Kenya are set to clash in the 3rd place play-off of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Africa Qualifier on Saturday in Harare. Tanzania missed out on the final after being beaten by Namibia, but they now have a chance to close their campaign with a third-place finish. Kenya, on the other hand, caught the eye in Group A, where they secured second spot to make the semis, but their run ended against Zimbabwe. With form and depth in their favor, Tanzania will fancy their prospects this time.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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IMTWARF
Zimbabwe beat Kenya by 7 wickets
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127/10 in 19.5 6.4
IMTWARF
Malawi beat Kenya by 3 runs
130/4 in 20.0 6.5
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Tanzania Preview
Not many had Tanzania making it this far, but their spirited run in the Africa Qualifier took them all the way to the semi-finals after they sealed second place in Group B. They fell short against Namibia at that stage, but the team will be pleased with how they have gone about things. On current form, they have every chance of upsetting Kenya and taking third spot.
Arun Yadav has been impressive at the top of the order, striking 102 runs in four outings at a brisk rate of 135. If he can provide another solid start, it could set the tone for the innings. Abhik Patwa has been a reliable presence in the middle, scoring 113 runs in four matches and often producing steady 30 or 40-run contributions.
Mukesh Suthar and Ajith Augastin have added further strength to the batting lineup, giving it balance and depth.
The bowling attack has delivered consistently. Khalidy Juma has stood out with eight wickets at an economy rate of 6.56, while Ally Kimote has matched his tally and kept things under control. Augastin and Sivaraj Selvaraj have also played their parts effectively, giving Tanzania multiple options to work with.
Tanzania Predicted Playing XI:
Arun Yadav, Abhik Patwa, Ajith Augastin, Amal Rajeevan (wk), Mukesh Suthar, Kassim Nassoro (c), Salum Jumbe, Ally Kimote, Sivaraj Selvaraj, Khalidy Juma, Laksh Bakrania
Tanzania Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025
Tanzania Actual Playing XI:
Mohammed Simba, Arun Yadav, Abhik Patwa, Ajith Augastin, Amal Rajeevan, Mukesh Maker, Salum Jumbe, Sivaraj Selvaraj, Khalidy Juma, Laksh Bakrania Snehal, Dhrumit Mehta
Kenya Preview
Kenya’s Africa Qualifier journey has had its ups and downs. They took second place in Group A and earned a semifinal slot, highlighted by a strong win over Nigeria. Their progress was halted by Zimbabwe in the semis, where they faltered badly, but they now have one more opportunity to leave with something by claiming third spot if they beat Tanzania.
The batting has been far too dependent on Rakep Patel. He has scored 164 runs in four games at a strike rate of 138, making him the top contributor in their lineup. Sachin Bhudia has chipped in with 64 runs across his four outings at 149, but he and Patel will need to shoulder the responsibility again if Kenya are to avoid another slip.
The likes of Jasraj Kundi and Sukhdeep Singh have made small contributions, each adding 40 runs during this stretch, though they have not produced innings of real impact so far.
Bowling has looked fragile for the most part. Vraj Patel has done well, collecting five wickets while maintaining a 7.20 economy. Dhiren Gondaria has added four wickets at 6, though overall the attack has lacked bite and will have to raise its level to contain stronger batting sides.
Kenya Predicted Playing XI:
Dhiren Gondaria (c), Lucas Ndandason, Pushkar Sharma, Nitish Hirani, Vraj Patel, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, Sukhdeep Singh (wk), Sachin Bhudia, Peter Langat, Jasraj Kundi
Kenya Actual Playing XI:
Neil Mugabe, Francis Muia Mutua, Dhiren Gondaria, Nitish Hirani, Vraj Patel, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, Sachin Bhudia, Peter Langat, Sukhdeep Singh, Jasraj Kundi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Harare Sports Club is mostly batter-friendly throughout the game. While spinners find some turn during the middle phase, fast bowlers can generate early movement off the deck. Chasing teams might face a few challenges, but batters who adapt to the low bounce and play with patience can still score freely.
Weather conditions will be clear and sunny, guaranteeing a full game without interruptions.
TAN vs KNY Pitch Report
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The Africa Qualifier matches in Harare have produced high-scoring games, where totals beyond 200 have become common. In this playoff phase, a score between 180 and 200 should be competitive. But if Tanzania gets the chance to bat first, they will likely aim for something much bigger—potentially targeting a total around 200.
Toss: To Bat
Batting first is usually a better option at Harare Sports Club.
TAN vs KNY
Winning Prediction
Tanzania’s run in the Africa Qualifier has been impressive, pushing further than most would have predicted. Their semi-final defeat was a setback, but this playoff offers the chance to finish third, which would be a fine reward for their efforts. Kenya have struggled to find rhythm through the tournament, and unless they produce something out of the ordinary, Tanzania should have the upper hand once more.
Tanzania are clear favorites to emerge victorious in this knockout match.
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