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 | |
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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:![]() ![]() |
As of September 2, 2015 Source: Cricinfo |
List of ODI matches hosted at this stadium
S No | Team (A) | Team (B) | Winner | Margin | Year |
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1 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | By 106 runs | 2001 |
No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
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1 | 152 | Chris Gayle | ![]() | 150 | 1 | ![]() | 15 August 2001 | Won[2] |
No. | Bowler | Date | Team | Opposing team | Inn | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Batsmen | Result |
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1 | Colin Stuart | 15 August 2001 | ![]() | ![]() | 2 | 10 | 44 | 5 | 4.4 |
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Won [2] |
Sports venues in Kenya | |
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Ice Rinks | |
Horse racing | |
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