
Mombasa Sports Club Ground
Mombasa Sports Club Ground stands as one of Kenya's prominent cricket venues, serving the coastal city's sporting community for decades. The ground has been a cornerstone of Kenyan cricket development, hosting domestic competitions and providing a platform for local talent to showcase their skills in the country's second-largest city.
The pitch at Mombasa Sports Club presents unique challenges for batsmen, as evidenced by the notably low scoring patterns in T20 matches. With an average first innings total of just 115 runs across three T20 encounters, the surface appears to favor bowlers significantly. The batting-friendly conditions seem elusive, with teams winning the toss and choosing to bat first managing only a 33.33% success rate, suggesting that chasing targets might be the preferred strategy on this ground.
The coastal location likely influences playing conditions, with humidity and sea breezes potentially affecting ball movement and player endurance. These environmental factors, combined with what appears to be a challenging pitch surface, create a distinctive playing environment that tests both batting technique and bowling skills.
The ground's atmosphere reflects Mombasa's passionate cricket following, with local supporters creating an engaging environment for players. While it may not host international fixtures regularly, Mombasa Sports Club Ground remains an important venue in Kenya's cricket infrastructure, contributing to the sport's growth along the country's coast and maintaining the rich cricket tradition in this historic port city.
Ground Stats by Format
T20
Matches played3
Avg 1st innings115
Avg 2nd innings115
Highest total132
Lowest total105
Bat first win %33.3%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2012 | Kenya vs Ireland(107/9 / 105/7) | T20 | Ireland won by 2 runs |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Kenya vs Ireland(131/7 / 132/2) | T20 | Ireland won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Kenya vs Ireland(107/10 / 109/4) | T20 | Ireland won by 6 wickets |
| 20 Feb 2012 | Kenya vs Ireland(237/9 / 120/10) | ODI | Ireland won by 117 runs |
| 18 Feb 2012 | Kenya vs Ireland(200/10 / 201/3) | ODI | Kenya won by 7 wickets |
