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Afghanistan vs Uganda A Thrilling 125-Run Victory

Afghanistan vs Uganda

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

Gurbaz and Zadran: Batting Bonanza

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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

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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.

Fazalhaq Farooqi’s Bowling Masterclass

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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.

Fazalhaq Farooqi’s Bowling Masterclass

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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

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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.

Reflections and Future Prospects

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“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.”

Reflections and Future Prospects

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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.”

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