Afghanistan vs Uganda Thrilling Match: Afghanistan Beat Uganda by 125 Runs in 5th Match of T20 World Cup 2024

In a match held between Afghanistan vs Uganda at the Providence in Guyana, where the weather was hot and the pitch was favoring the batsmen, Afghanistan beat Uganda by 125 runs to start as the clear favorites. Following a brilliant opening combination between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan emerged victorious thanks to a career-best 5/9 from bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi in only 4 overs.

In a display of collective might between AFG and UGA, Afghanistan decisively defeated Uganda by 125 runs in the T20 World Cup. The foundation for this victory was laid by a fifty-run partnership between their openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Shahzad, Najibullah Zadran, and Asghar Afghan then chipped in to help Afghanistan reach a massive 173 runs. The strength of the Afghan batters proved too much for Uganda’s bowlers to handle, with only Farooqi managing to claim a few wickets.

After that, Farooqi became a hero by bowling a match-winning performance with the ball. He claimed five wickets for a mere 21 runs in four overs, completely destabilizing Uganda’s batting order. His performance was a masterclass in pace and accuracy. Uganda’s chances of a chase were further dashed as Rashid Khan chipped in with two wickets. With this convincing victory, Afghanistan establishes itself as a formidable opponent in the T20 World Cup and sends a clear message to their group rivals.

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Afghanistan turned heads when they defeated Uganda by 125 runs in the T20 World Cup. Without a doubt, Fazalhaq Farooqi was the player of the day, taking five wickets for just twenty-one runs in his four overs, a career-high. He demolished the Ugandan batting lineup with his furious pace and pinpoint accuracy, winning him a well-earned Man of the Match title.

A fifty-year relationship previously laid a strong basis for Afghanistan’s openers, who have been in excellent form in recent matches. Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, Najibullah Zadran and Asghar Afghan’s late cameos helped them to a dominant 173 runs. Apart from Farooqi, Uganda’s bowlers found it difficult to restrict the Afghan batting.

With a display of sheer dominance, Afghanistan tore through Uganda’s top order, making the chase little more than a formality. The rest of the Afghan bowling attack contributed to the procession, which lasted the entire innings and kept Uganda to a meager 48 runs. This convincing victory not only established Afghanistan as a formidable opponent in the T20 World Cup but also sent a clear message to their group rivals about their strength and determination.

For team scorecards, check: Afghanistan vs Uganda Full Score Card