The highly anticipated Kenya Cup Final between Kabras RFC and KCB Rugby is once again on the horizon, with the stage now set for the Kakamega Showground on March 11th, 2023 at 3:00 PM.
This matchup has evolved into the most significant rivalry in Kenya, and fans can expect another thrilling encounter as the two teams clash once more.
Ahead of the final, here are some key numbers that you should keep in mind:
1- Kabras RFC overall position on the Kenya standings at the end of the regular season.
2- KCB Rugby position on the Kenya Cup standings at the end of the regular season
2- Kenya Cup titles that Kabras RFC have won since promotion
2- It will be second time that Kakamega Showground will be hosting the Kenya Cup final. Kabras have hosted the other two finals at Nandi Bears and the Bull Ring.
3-Kabras wins over KCB Rugby since promotion. The wins have come in the last five meetings.
3:00 PM– Kick off time for Kenya Cup final between Kabras and KCB
4- KCB Rugby’s back to back titles before last season’s semi-final elimination. All the four straight wins were against Kabras
4- Consecutive seasons that Kabras have hosted the final by the virtue of finishing top of the log in the regular season
5-KCB’s wins over Kabras in the previous five Kenya Cup final meetings
6- Number of times Kabras-KCB will be facing off in the Kenya Cup final
6- Number of teams that have managed to retain the Kenya Cup title (KCB Rugby, Nondies, Nakuru RFC, Impala Saracens, Kenya Harlequin and Mean Machine). Kabras will hoping to join the list by beating KCB on Saturday
7- Tries conceded by Kabras RFC this season
7.08- Average points conceded per match by Kabras this season, making them the meanest defence in 2022/23 season
8- Kenya Cup titles won by KCB Rugby
8- Kabras RFC consecutive appearances in Kenya Cup final since promotion
9-Season’s Kabras have been in Kenya Cup
10-KCB rugby’s wins in the regular Kenya Cup season
11- Times KCB rugby have beaten Kabras RFC in 15 meetings in Kenya Cup
11.3– Average points conceded per match by KCB this season, making them the second best defence
12- Consecutive wins for Kabras RFC in 2022/23 Kenya Cup
12- KCB’s unbeaten run in away matches since their 30-23 loss to Kabras RFC on 7th August 2021 at Nandi Bears
15- 15 the score line when this sides played to a draw on 3 December 2016
15- Number of Kabras consecutive home wins. Their last home loss was on 4th September 2021 when they were beaten 28-25 by KCB at Nandi Bears in the 2021 final.
16- The 11th March 2023 final will be 16th meeting between Kabras RFC and KCB
23.33%– Kabras winning percentage rate in this fixture against the Bankers
29-23– Kabras win over KCB in this regular season meeting
30-23, KCB’s worst loss in this fixture
37.5– Kabras’ average points scored per match this season. This makes them the second best attack this season
44-20, Kabras’ worst loss in this fixture
43.6– Average points per match scored by KCB this season. This makes them the best attack in Kenya Cup this season.
76.67%– KCB’s winning percentage rate in this fixture against Kabras
85- Points conceded by Kabras in 12 matches played this season
91.67 %- The Bankers win percentage in the 2022/23 campaign
100%-The Sugarmen win percentage in the 2022/23 campaign
135- Point conceded by KCB in 12 matches in this campaign
200- Price of tickets for the Kenya Cup final between Kabras vs KCB at Kakamega Showground. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.tikohub.co.ke/resources/event.php?E_ID=85
270– Points scored by Kabras in the previous 15 meetings against KCB
383-Points scored by KCB in 15 meetings against Kabras
450- Total points scored by Kabras in the 12 Kenya Cup matches played this season
523- Total points scored by KCB in the 12 Kenya Cup matches played this season
653– Total points scored in fixture pitting Kabras and KCB
Head To Head
Saturday 8 Nov 2014: KCB 13-3 Kabras
Saturday 14 March 2015: KCB 27-3 Kabras
Saturday 19 December 2015: KCB 40-15 Kabras
Saturday 3 December 2016: Kabras 15-15 KCB
Saturday 28 January 2017: KCB 22-17 Kabras
Saturday 22 April 2017: KCB 36-8 Kabras
Saturday 24 February 2018: KCB 41-12 Kabras
Saturday 24 March 2018: KCB 29-24 Kabras
Saturday 23 February 2019: KCB 44-20 Kabras
Saturday 18 May 2019: Kabras 15-23 KCB
Saturday 29 Nov 2019: KCB 6-19 Kabras
Saturday 7 August 2021: Kabras 30-23 KCB
Saturday 4 September 2021: Kabras 25-28 KCB
Saturday 26 February 2022: KCB 28-20 Kabras
Saturday 18 February 2023: KCB 23-29 Kabras
Bold denotes previous Kenya Cup final
