Afghanistan vs Uganda
In an exciting match of Afghanistan vs Uganda at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, Uganda’s captain Brian Masaba won the toss and chose to bowl first against Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. This decision set the stage for a thrilling game where Afghanistan showcased their dominance.
Afghanistan vs Uganda Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Match Today
Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan’s bowling attack with an outstanding performance, taking five wickets. This effort helped Afghanistan secure a massive 125-run victory over Uganda. Earlier in the match, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provided a solid foundation for Afghanistan, leading their team to a total of 183/5 in the first innings.
Uganda made it to the T20 World Cup as the second team to qualify from the ICC T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers, following Namibia and surpassing teams like Zimbabwe. Led by Brian Masaba, Uganda’s squad includes veteran player Frank Nsubuga, who at 43 is one of the oldest players in the competition.
Afghanistan entered the tournament with high hopes, having previously defeated strong teams like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in last year’s ODI World Cup in India. Rashid Khan, the globally renowned T20 spin sensation, captained the side following Ibrahim Zadran’s leadership in their previous ICC tournament.
Afghanistan Crushes Uganda in T20 World Cup Showdown
In an exciting match of Afghanistan vs Uganda, Afghanistan delivered a comprehensive performance in bowling and batting to overpower Uganda by 125 runs in the T20 World Cup in Guyana. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set the tone with a remarkable partnership of 154 runs, leading to Afghanistan’s total of 183/5.
Gurbaz and Zadran: Batting Bonanza
Gurbaz was the top scorer with 76 runs off 45 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes. Zadran matched this impressive performance with 70 runs off 46 deliveries, which included nine fours and a six. Their partnership was the second-highest opening stand in men’s T20 World Cup history, only behind England’s Jos Buttler and Alex Hales’ 170-run stand in 2022.
Despite the strong start, Afghanistan quickly lost both Gurbaz and Zadran. This allowed Uganda to claw back slightly, with Masaba taking Zadran’s wicket and Alpesh Ramjani dismissing Gurbaz. Masaba also claimed Najibullah Zadran’s wicket, while Cosmas Kyewuta took the remaining two wickets.
Fazalhaq Farooqi’s Bowling Masterclass
Afghanistan’s bowlers continued the momentum, with Fazalhaq Farooqi taking center stage. After Uganda opener Ronak Patel hit a four off his first ball, Fazalhaq retaliated by taking two wickets with his next two deliveries, removing Patel and Roger Mukasa. Uganda quickly found themselves at 4-2, and the situation only worsened from there.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman joined the attack, dismissing Simon Ssesazi, leaving Uganda at 8-3. Fazalhaq continued his brilliance, claiming the wickets of Masaba and Robinson Obuya, both caught behind. He completed his five-wicket haul, a performance that devastated Uganda’s batting lineup.
Rashid Khan wrapped up the innings, taking the final two wickets by dismissing Bilal Hassan and Hendry Ssenyondo. Uganda was bowled out for just 58 runs in 16 overs, marking a dominant win for Afghanistan.
Reflections and Future Prospects
Despite the heavy defeat, Uganda’s captain Masaba found positives in their T20 World Cup debut. He described the moment of hearing their national anthem and seeing their flag at the World Cup as a cherished memory.
“Pretty special moment for us, hearing our national anthem and seeing our flag at the World Cup,” Masaba said. “First game at the World Cup, a lot of nerves. It’s good to get that out of the way. We will look to come out and play better next game.”
Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan was pleased with the team’s performance. “It was the kind of start we wanted as a team,” Khan said. “It does not matter who we play; it is about the mindset. The hard work we have done in the last few weeks, the way the openers started, and the way our bowlers bowled was a great overall team effort.”
Afghanistan’s victory was a testament to their preparation and skill, setting a high bar for their performance in the rest of the tournament. As both teams look forward to their next matches, Afghanistan will aim to build on this strong start, while Uganda will hope to improve and make a stronger impact in their upcoming games.
