Check out all the details for the West Indies vs Uganda Match 18 of the T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in Guyana.
Preview
Two time T20 World Cup winners West Indies will be playing their second of the tournament against Uganda. Rovman Powell and his side are playing after nearly a week It is a key game for Uganda as they need to win this game to keep themselves in the hunt for a place in the Super 8 stages.
West Indies (WI) had to sweat it out before defeating Papua New Guinea in their first game of the tournament. While the start may not have been good it is their ability to fight out of any situation that holds the twice champions in good stead.
Uganda (UGA) began their tournament with a huge loss to Afghanistan but managed to comeback and gain their first win against PNG. Uganda will come out motivated and try to upset the hosts in a must-win match for them.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
West Indies
Brandon King, Rovman Powell(C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, AD Russell, Romario Shepherd, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, AJ Hosein, G Moti-Kanhai, Alzarri Joseph
Bench: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, ADS Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, A Athanaze, Fabian Allen, OC McCoy, Hayden Walsh, Matthew Forde
Uganda
S Ssesazi, R Obuya, K Waiswa, Brian Masaba(C), Riazat Ali Shah, DM Nakrani, A Ramjani, RG Mukasa, Juma Miyaji, Cosmas Kyewuta, F Nsubuga
Bench: Fred Achelam, RB Patel, Bilal Hassan, H Ssenyondo, I Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya
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Weather Report- Likely Rain
Win Prediction- West Indies
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 141
Pitch Report
Captains
Roston Chase WI | all- 5.5
The West Indian star scored an unbeaten 42 off 27 balls to help his side win the game against PNG. Chase will be a key player for the home side not only with the bat but also with the ball.
Riazat Ali Shah UGA | all- 9.5
Uganda batter Riazat Ali Shah batted with grit to score 33 runs from 56 balls in the low scoring game against PNG. His knock helped his team win the game after being reduced to 26/5 at one stage in the game.
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Nicholas Pooran WI | WK- 9
Nicholas Pooran has continued to show his good form with the bat as he scored a crucial 27 runs in the last game. The left-handed batter will want to kick on start scoring more runs and help his team get to the Super 8 Stages.
Alpesh Ramjani UGA | ALL- 8.5
All-rounder Alpesh Ramjani was economical with the ball as he picked 2/17 from his four overs which included the wickets of Assad Vala and Kiplin Dorga. His ability to spin the ball will hold the key for Uganda against a formidable West Indies side.
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Andre Russell WI | all- 9
West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been enjoying a great run with the bat and ball. The 36-year-old picked 2/19 in the previous game and also scored 15 not out from 9 balls for his side.
Juma Miyaji UGA | bowl- 8.5
Uganda star Juma Miyagi played a critical role in the win over PNG in the last match. His medium pace bowling saw him pick 2/10 from his four overs and also score a crucial 13 with the bat in Uganda’s historic win.
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Johnson Charles- 7
WI | WK
Roger Mukasa- 9.5
UGA | WK
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