In a thrilling encounter at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, Afghanistan outshone Uganda by a resounding 125 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 clash. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Uganda's skipper Brian Masaba faced off against Rashid Khan's Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Fazalhaq Farooqi spearheaded Afghanistan's bowling attack, showcasing a remarkable performance with a five-wicket haul. This stellar effort propelled Afghanistan to victory over Uganda at the Providence Stadium.
In the first innings, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran led Afghanistan's batting charge, guiding them to a formidable total of 183/5 against Uganda.
Uganda's journey to the T20 World Cup was marked by impressive performances in the ICC T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers. Led by Brian Masaba, the team secured their spot in the tournament, overcoming tough competition from the likes of Zimbabwe and Namibia. Notably, the squad includes Frank Nsubuga, aged 43, making him one of the oldest players to grace the competition.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan entered the tournament as dark horses, building on their success from the previous year's ODI World Cup in India. With victories over formidable opponents like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan aims to make its mark under the leadership of globetrotting T20 spin sensation Rashid Khan, who takes over the captaincy from Ibrahim Zadran.