Men’s African Games Ghana 2024: Cricket Teams, Venue, Fixtures, Results, Points Table As On March 18
With Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast serving as host cities, the African Games present an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the best of African sportsmanship and talent to a global audience.
Among the array of sporting disciplines featured in the African Games, cricket stands out as a captivating spectacle, with matches scheduled to take place at the iconic Achimota Cricket Oval. All the matches will be played in T20 format and have international status.
African Games Cricket Teams & Format
The cricket tournament at the 13th African Games features teams from eight nations, divided into two groups of four teams each. Group A comprises South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, and the host nation Ghana. Meanwhile, Group B showcases the talents of Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Namibia.
In the group stage, each team will face off against their counterparts in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals. The intense competition is expected to showcase the best of African cricketing talent, with players vying for supremacy on the field.
13th African Games Cricket Fixtures
The cricket matches at the 13th African Games promise a flurry of excitement, with action-packed encounters scheduled throughout the tournament. Here’s a glimpse of the key dates and fixtures:
Group Stage: The group stage matches kicked off on March 17, with teams battling it out to secure vital points and stake their claim for a spot in the semi-finals. Matches will be held at the Achimota Cricket Oval, offering fans the opportunity to witness top-notch cricketing action up close.
Semi-Finals: As the group stage concludes, the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, slated to take place on March 21.
The semi-final lineup will see the top-ranked team from Group A (A1) locking horns with the second-ranked team from Group B (B2), while the top-ranked team from Group B (B1) will face off against the second-ranked team from Group A (A2).
Finals: The climax of the cricket tournament will unfold on March 23, with the finalists battling it out for the ultimate glory. Before the final showdown, the third-place play-off match will see the losers of the semi-finals competing for a podium finish, adding an extra layer of excitement to the proceedings.
Men’s African Games 2024 Cricket Squads
Kenya: Pushkar Sharma, Rakep Patel (c), Rushab Patel, Sukhdeep Singh, Collins Obuya, Nelson Odhiambo, Sachin Bhudia, Irfan Karim, Emmanuel Bundi, Francis Mutua, Gerard Muthui, Lucas Oluoch, Shem Ngoche, Vishil Patel, Vraj Patel
Tanzania: Ivan Selemani, Jumanne Masquater, Seif Athumani, Kassim Nassoro, Mohamed Simba, Mohamed Yunusu Issa, Salum Jumbe (c), Sanjay Kumar Thakor, Zamoyoni Jabeneke, Abdallah Jabiri, Mohamed Omary, Ally Kimote, Johnson Nyambo, Yalinde Nkanya
Uganda: Robinson Obuya, Ronald Lutaaya, Simon Ssesazi, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Juma Miyagi, Kenneth Waiswa, Pascal Murungi, Riazat Ali Shah, Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Fred Achelam, Roger Mukasa (wk), Bilal Hassan, Brian Masaba (c), Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga, Henry. Ssenyondo, Innocent Mwebaze
South Africa: Dylan Bester, Jesse Prodehl, Lwandi Tywaku, Maahir Joseph, Ethan Fosler, Hardus Coetzer, Jason Raubenheimer, Minenhle Ntobela, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Nathan Roux (wk), Aohiwe Yako, George Van Heerden (c), Heinrich Pieterse, Lehan Botha, Lifa Ntanzi
Ghana: Samson Awiah (c), Alex Osei, Daniel Anefie, Kelvin Awala, Godfred Bakiweyem, James Vifah, Lee Nyarko, Obed Harvey, Rexford Bakum, Richmond Baaleri, Devender Singh (wk), Joseph Theodore (wk), Kofi Bagabena, Michael Aboagye, Philip Yevugah, Syed Aqeel Israr
Zimbabwe: Ashley Mufandauya, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Rodney Mupfudza, Jonathan Campell, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande (c & wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Alex Falao, Kudakwashe Macheka, Owen Muzondo, Takudzwa Chataira, Trevor Gwandu, Wallace Mubaiwa
Nigeria: Akhere Isesele, Daniel Ajekun, Joshua Asia, Sesan Adedeji, Chiemelie Udekwe, Isaac Okpe, Vincent Adewoye, Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Isaac Danladi, Peter Aho, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Solomon Chilemanya, Sylvester Okpe (c), Taiwo Mohammed
Namibia: Malan Kruger, Michael Van Lingen, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Nikolaas Davin, Pikky Ya France, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit (c), Shaun Fouche, Gerhard Van Rensburg, Jean-Pierre Kotze, Zane Green (wk), Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Handre Klazinge, Jack Brassell, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni
African Games 2023/24 Fixtures & Results
Date Match No. & Teams Venue Group Result
March 17 #1 Zimbabwe vs Namibia Accra B ZIM (197/6) beat NAM (162/8) by 35 runs
March 17 #2 Tanzania vs Nigeria Accra B TAN (131/6) beat NGA (84) by 47 runs
March 17 #3 South Africa vs Ghana Accra A SA (237/2) beat GHA (103/7) 134 runs
March 17 #4 Uganda vs Kenya Accra A UGA (169/7) beat KEN (97) by 72 runs
March 18 #5 Tanzania vs Zimbabwe Accra B TAN (86) lost to ZIM (90/6 in 16.3 overs) by 4 wickets
March 18 #6 Namibia vs Nigeria Accra B NAM (121/7) lost to NGA (126/7 in 20 overs) by 3 wickets
March 18 #7 Kenya vs SA Accra A KEN (141/6) beat SA (71/10 in 15 overs) by 71 runs
March 18 #8 Uganda vs Ghana Accra A UGA (194/5) beat GHA (73/10 in 16 overs) by 121 runs.
March 20 #9 South Africa vs Uganda Accra A Yet to begin
March 20 #10 Ghana vs Kenya Accra A Yet to begin
March 20 #11 Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Accra B Yet to begin
March 20 #12 Namibia vs Tanzania Accra B Yet to begin
March 21 #13 1st Semi-Final (A1 vs B2) Accra — Yet to begin
March 21 #14 2nd Semi-Final (B1 vs A2) Accra — Yet to begin
March 23 #15 3rd Place Play-Off Accra — Yet to begin
March 23 #16 FINAL Accra — Yet to begin
African Games Group A Points Table
Position Team Matches Won Lost Points NRR
1 Uganda 2 2 0 4 +4.825
2 South Africa 2 1 1 2 +1.600
3 Kenya 2 1 1 2 -0.050
4 Ghana 2 0 2 0 -6.375
African Games Group B Points Table
Position Team Matches Won Lost Points NRR
1 Zimbabwe 2 2 0 4 +1.663
2 Tanzania 2 1 1 2 +0.658
3 Nigeria 2 1 1 2 -1.050
4 Namibia 2 0 2 0 -1.000
Avinash Sharma Mykhel
source: mykhel.com
