Afghanistan Team. (Photo Source: ICC)
Afghanistan registered a dominating win on Wednesday, June 04, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, as they got the better of an inexperienced Uganda side.
The Uganda skipper Brian Masaba won the toss and opted to field first. The decision proved to be costly as the Afghan side got off to a flying start, scoring 66 runs without losing any wicket in the powerplay. All thanks to openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (76) and Ibrahim Zadran (70) who stitched a partnership of 154 runs for the first wicket. The Rashid Khan-led side was eyeing for a huge target, but the Ugandan side came back strong after a horrific start.
After both the openers departed with the score standing at 156/2, the Afghan side lost three quick wickets in terms of Najibullah Zadran (2), Gulbadin Naib (4), and Azmatullah Omarzai (5). Rashid and Co. ended their innings at 183/5 after the end of 20 overs.
Cosmas Kyewuta, Masaba, and Alpesh Ramjani were the best performers with the ball for Uganda, as they shared all five wickets between them. Skipper Masaba was the most economical bowler for his side as he bagged two wickets and conceded just 21 runs in his four overs.
Afghanistan register a convincing victory
Coming to the chase, Masaba and Co. had a challenging target to achieve against a star-studded bowling lineup of Afghanistan. With three spinners on their side and the pitch favorable to the spinners, Afghanistan were ready to display their best bowling efforts.
Uganda never looked in the game when they came into bat in the second innings, as they lost wickets in regular intervals. Inside the powerplay, they lost five wickets and scored just 21 runs. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the best bowler for his side as he picked up a fifer and ended with figures of 5/9 in his four overs. Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq were also brilliant with the ball as they both picked two wickets each. Uganda were bundled out for just 58, as no batter could stay at the crease for long.
Afghanistan will be confident after registering a victory in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Here are some highlights from the Afghanistan vs Uganda match:
4-9-5 for Fazalhaq Farooqi! What a SPELL 🔥🔥
4-9-5 for Fazalhaq Farooqi! What a SPELL 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/zVJP8DFgMI
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) June 4, 2024
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) June 4, 2024
Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi with best figures in T20 World Cup 2024 so far.
Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi with best figures in T20 World Cup 2024 so far. pic.twitter.com/KC9duw7x26
— Udit K (@Merovaeous) June 4, 2024
— Udit K (@Merovaeous) June 4, 2024
Five-For for Fazalhaq FAROOQI! #AFGvUGA #T20WorldCup
Five-For for Fazalhaq FAROOQI! #AFGvUGA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5RP8vbXTUG
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) June 4, 2024
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) June 4, 2024
Great spell from Fazalhaq Farooqi – 4-0-9-5. #T20WorldCup
Great spell from Fazalhaq Farooqi – 4-0-9-5. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/K41Nfi6gCC
— ZAHID IQBAL (@IMZAHID_56) June 4, 2024
— ZAHID IQBAL (@IMZAHID_56) June 4, 2024
4-0-9-5.
Spectacular returns by Fazalhaq Farooqi.#AfgvUga #Afghanistan #Cricket
4-0-9-5.
Spectacular returns by Fazalhaq Farooqi.#AfgvUga #Afghanistan #Cricket pic.twitter.com/UquLbI2YiW
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) June 4, 2024
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) June 4, 2024
Fazalhaq Farooqi becomes the first bowler in the 2024 T20 World Cup to take 5 wicket hauls.(4-9-5).
He completely destroyed Uganda forever.IPL was the bowlers graveyard and the T20 World Cup is turning out to be a bowlers paradise.
Fazalhaq Farooqi becomes the first bowler in the 2024 T20 World Cup to take 5 wicket hauls.(4-9-5).
He completely destroyed Uganda forever.IPL was the bowlers graveyard and the T20 World Cup is turning out to be a bowlers paradise. pic.twitter.com/Z6w9iMM79R
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) June 4, 2024
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) June 4, 2024
One more Low scoring innings and Excellent pace bowling by Fazalhaq Farooqi against Low rank Team #T20WorldCup
One more Low scoring innings and Excellent pace bowling by Fazalhaq Farooqi against Low rank Team #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/SHk7byNsF6
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) June 4, 2024
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) June 4, 2024
Best figures by left-arm pacer in T20 WC
5/9 – Fazalhaq Farooqi🇦🇫 v UGA, TODAY
5/10 – Sam Curran🏴 v AFG, 2022
5/22 – Mustafizur Rahman🇧🇩 v NZ, 2016
5/27 – James Faulkner🇦🇺 v PAK, 2016
Best figures by left-arm pacer in T20 WC
5/9 – Fazalhaq Farooqi🇦🇫 v UGA, TODAY
5/10 – Sam Curran🏴 v AFG, 2022
5/22 – Mustafizur Rahman🇧🇩 v NZ, 2016
5/27 – James Faulkner🇦🇺 v PAK, 2016 pic.twitter.com/QzZmgTZBYn— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 4, 2024
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 4, 2024
Do well we will appreciate it 🙏
FAZALHAQ FAROOQI BECOMES THE FIRST BOWLER TO TAKE FIVE-WICKET HAUL IN T20I WORLD CUP 2024…!!! 🌟🔥
Do well we will appreciate it 🙏
FAZALHAQ FAROOQI BECOMES THE FIRST BOWLER TO TAKE FIVE-WICKET HAUL IN T20I WORLD CUP 2024…!!! 🌟🔥 pic.twitter.com/5II9S99NWL
— Afghan Atalan 🇦🇫 (@AfghanAtalan1) June 4, 2024
— Afghan Atalan 🇦🇫 (@AfghanAtalan1) June 4, 2024
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