ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 / Players / Alex Obanda
Full name Alex Auma Obanda
Born December 25, 1987, Nairobi, Kenya
Current age 25 years 151 days
Major teams Kenya, Africa XI, Southern Rocks
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium-fast
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 23 | 14.33 | 65 | 66.15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 44 | 40 | 2 | 1206 | 96* | 31.73 | 1633 | 73.85 | 0 | 8 | 119 | 38 | 14 | 0 |
| List A | 62 | 56 | 3 | 1619 | 100 | 30.54 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| List A | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| World Cup span | 2011-2011 |
| ODI debut | Kenya v Canada at Nairobi (Gym), Oct 18, 2007 scorecard |
| Last ODI | Canada v Kenya at Dubai (GCA), Mar 13, 2013 scorecard |
| List A debut | Kenya v Sri Lanka A at Nairobi (Gym), Aug 16, 2007 scorecard |
| Last List A | Canada v Kenya at Dubai (GCA), Mar 13, 2013 scorecard |
Alex Obanda has been one of the success stories in recent years - he first played for his county as a 14-year-old in the Under-17s - and still only 23, he should be a lynchpin of the side for the next decade. An exciting opening batsman, he has the ability to give his side a flying start but has suffered more than most from the vagaries of selection. His form in the warm-up tour of India was a cause for concern.
Strengths
A top-order strokemaker who is particular strong through the off side
Key stats
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Hasn't played a World Cup game yet.
Expert view
"An explosive player. If he can adjust his shot selection a bit and apply himself, he can take an attack apart on his day" - Eldine Baptiste, Kenya coach
Martin Williamson
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96* v Zimbabwe, Nairobi, 2009
- Namibia seal seven-wicket win (Oct 6, 2012)
- Ten months in Nairobi (May 11, 2012)
- Harare calling (Nov 29, 2011)
- Kenya players resolve contract issue (Oct 26, 2011)
- Players who refused contracts shut out (Sep 6, 2011)
Oct 6, 2012
Kenya's Alex Obanda top-scored for Kenya with 71
© ICC/Damien Schutz
Mar 20, 2011
Nehemiah Odhiambo and Alex Obanda with their version of celebrating the fall of a wicket
© Getty Images
Mar 13, 2011
Alex Obanda has his stumps splayed by Shaun Tait
© Getty Images
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