The squads carrying Kenya’s colours
The Simbas Men’s team and Kenya Women (Lionesses) both compete internationally under Cricket Kenya, backed by the same coaching and development structure.
Our National Teams
Kenya’s national teams represent the country on the international stage and mark the highest level of the player development pathway. Across senior and age-group cricket, they provide talented players with the opportunity to represent Kenya and compete against teams from around the world. Cricket Kenya supports national teams across men’s and women’s cricket, with pathways from youth to senior representation.
Kenya Men – The Simbas
Kenya's senior men's national team, the Simbas, represent the country in international cricket. In 2026, Kenya won five of six matches at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier A, finishing second and securing progression to the 2027 Africa Qualifier on the road to the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Kenya Women – The Lionesses
Kenya's senior women's national team, the Lionesses, represent the country in international cricket. Division 2 champions in 2023, the team earned promotion to Division 1 and has continued to build greater squad depth, strengthen its performance and create pathways for emerging young talent.
Kenya Men U19 – The Male Cubs
Kenya's Men U19 national team provides a pathway for the country's emerging young cricketers to compete at international level. The team competes in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup qualification pathway and has secured its place in the 2027 Africa Qualifier as it continues its pursuit of qualification for the 2028 ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup.
Kenya Women U19 – The Female Cubs
Kenya's Women U19 national team, the Female Cubs, are an important part of the country's emerging talent pathway. In 2026, they were crowned champions of the ICC Africa Division 2 Qualifier, earning promotion to Division 1, where they finished sixth and successfully retained their place among Africa's top-tier U19 teams.
Age-Group Cricket
Boys U17
National development squad drawn from county and schools championships. Regional tours and national camps.
Girls U17
Pathway squad feeding the Female Cubs, with holiday camps and inter-county fixtures.
Boys U15
First national age-group squad — identified through the National Schools Cricket Championship.
Girls U15
Entry-level national squad focused on skills, fitness and match exposure for young girls.
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Trials, camps and selection start at county level.
