Irfan Karim struck a magnificent century to lead Kenya to a commanding 324 for 7 in 50 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first against Denmark in Nairobi today.

Kenya made a shaky start after Captain Dhiren Gondaria fell for a two-ball duck, but the innings was revived by a crucial partnership at the top.

Opener Subham Patel gave Kenya a brisk start with 48 off 55 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six at a strike rate of 87.27, before being stumped off Saif Ahmad.

Karim then took centre stage. The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman and son of former Kemya Captain Aasif karim, anchored the innings with a classy 106 off 115 balls, with 9 boundaries at a strike rate of 92.17, before falling to Surya Anand.

He was well supported by Rakep Patel, who chipped in with a solid 57 off 65 balls, laced with 8 fours, as the pair kept the scoreboard ticking.

The middle order wobbled briefly with Sachin Bhudia going for 4, but Sachin Gill provided the late impetus Kenya needed. Gill smashed a quickfire 49 off just 41 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 119.51.

Finisher Francis Mutua remained unbeaten on 21 off 14 balls with a six at a strike rate of 150.00, while Shem Ngoche provided a dramatic finish, smashing 6 not out off just 1 ball — a six — at a strike rate of 600.00. Lucas Oluoch Ndandason was run out for a duck.

Kenya finished on 324 for 7, setting Denmark a daunting target of 325 runs in 300 balls at 6.5 runs per over.

For Denmark, Saud Munir and Abdullah Mahmood were the pick of the bowlers with two wickets each.

Denmark now need 325 to win