Afghanistan vs Uganda: T20 World Cup 2024 Live Score Updates and Highlights!
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AFG Beats UGA by 125 Runs in Guyana
Afghanistan vs Uganda Live Score: T20 World Cup 2024
First Innings | Second Innings |
Afghanistan Score – 183/5 in 20.0 overs | Uganda Score – 58/10 in 16.0 overs |
Afghanistan batting performance | Uganda batting performance |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz 76(45) | Robinson Obuya 14(25) |
Ibrahim Zadran 70(46) | Riazat Ali Shah 11(34) |
Brian Masaba 4-21-2 | Fazalhaq Farooqi 4-9-5 |
Cosmas Kyewuta 4-25-2 | Naveen-ul-Haq 2-4-2 |
Match Recap
In a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 clash on Tuesday, Afghanistan triumphed over Uganda by 125 runs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Fazalhaq Farooqi spearheaded Afghanistan’s bowling attack, clinching a five-wicket haul. Earlier, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran powered Afghanistan to a formidable 183/5 in their innings against Uganda.
Uganda’s Journey
Uganda earned its spot in the T20 World Cup by emerging as the second team to qualify from the ICC T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers, following Namibia. They outperformed notable teams like Zimbabwe and Namibia to secure their place in the tournament. Led by skipper Brian Masaba, Uganda’s squad includes veteran player Frank Nsubuga, who, at 43, is among the oldest competitors in the event.
Afghanistan’s Prospects
Afghanistan enters the tournament as a formidable underdog, having bested top teams such as England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in the previous year’s ODI World Cup held in India. This year, the team sees a change in leadership, with T20 spin maestro Rashid Khan taking over as captain, succeeding Ibrahim Zadran, who led in their last ICC tournament.