Sachin Bhudia

Sachin Bhudia
Personal information
Full name
Sachin Ramniklal Bhudia
Born (1998-09-24) 24 September 1998 (age 26)
Nairobi, Kenya
BattingRight-handed
RoleRight-arm medium
International information
National side
T20I debut (cap 29)22 May 2019 v Uganda
Last T20I12 July 2024 v Nigeria
Career statistics
Competition T20I LA T20
Matches 15 7 15
Runs scored 90 123 90
Batting average 11.25 24.60 11.25
100s/50s –/– –/1 –/–
Top score 38 52 38
Balls bowled 72 97 72
Wickets 1 1 1
Bowling average 73.00 87.00 73.00
5 wickets in innings – – –
10 wickets in match – – –
Best bowling 1/6 1/11 1/6
Catches/stumpings 6/– 2/– 6/–
Source: Cricinfo, 25 November 2022

Sachin Ramniklal Bhudia (born 24 September 1998) is a Kenyan cricketer.[1] In December 2017, he was named as the captain of the Kenyan team for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[2]

In October 2018, he was named in Kenya's squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Three tournament in Oman.[3] He played in Kenya's opening fixture of the tournament, against Oman on 9 November 2018.[4]

In May 2019, Bhudia was named in Kenya's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda.[5][6] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Kenya against Uganda on 22 May 2019.[7] In September 2019, he was named in Kenya's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament in the United Arab Emirates.[8] In November 2019, he featured in the Kenyan team for the Cricket World Cup Challenge League B tournament in Oman.[9] He made his List A debut against Jersey on 9 December 2019.[10] In November 2022, Bhudia replaced Shem Ngoche as the captain of Kenya.[11] He was named the captain of Kenyan team for the Africa Regional qualifier for 2024 T20I World Cup

  1. ^ "Sachin Bhudia". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Squad unveiled: Little known Naimbia-based Were make the cut for the 2018 Under-19 World Cup". The Star, Kenya. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Siblings lead team: David and Collins Obuya appointed national team coach and captain respectively". The Star, Kenya. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  4. ^ "1st Match, ICC World Cricket League Division Three at Al Amarat, Nov 9 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Former national team captain back after surprise exit last year". The Star (Kenya). Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  6. ^ "African men in Uganda for T20 showdown". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  7. ^ "12th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Final at Kampala, May 22 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  8. ^ "National team selection sparks controversy". The Star (Kenya). Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  9. ^ "The 46-year-old Swamibapa's bowler is a surprise inclusion in Kenya team as Otieno dropped again". The Star (Kenya). Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  10. ^ "10th Match, CWC Challenge League Group B at Al Amerat, Dec 9 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  11. ^ Oyugi, Ochieng. "Bhudia replaces Ngoche as national cricket team captain". The Standard. Retrieved 4 December 2022.