Kenya defeated Sierra Leone 192 to 137 in the ILT20 African Continental Cup on 8 September 2026. The hosts posted a commanding total and saw their bowlers hold the visitors below their target. The result leaves Kenya at the top of the opening standings with one game played.
Sierra Leone had not lost to Kenya before this match, winning 97 to 95 in their previous meeting in May. This time the gap was wider, and the visitors struggled to find rhythm after losing early wickets. By then the match had settled into Kenya's favour.
Kenya's recent form shows inconsistency. They dropped 19 runs to Ivory Coast on 30 May but followed with four matches against Bahrain, winning three including a narrow 149 to 148 victory on 1 August. The margin of victory here was the widest they have recorded this season so far.
Sierra Leone's last five games have been tight affairs. Three of those matches were decided by a single run or wicket, against Mali, Ivory Coast and Rwanda. The 55-run defeat to Kenya was a departure from that pattern. They will need to find more consistency in both bat and ball.
The result gives Kenya two points from a possible two and keeps them clear of the rest of the group. Sierra Leone remain without points after one defeat. The next round of fixtures will determine whether the hosts can maintain their position or if the table reshuffles.