Afghanistan vs Uganda Match Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 5

Afghanistan and Uganda are set to start their journey in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a clash against each other. Afghanistan vs Uganda is the second game in Group C.

Both teams are part of the same pool in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 including New Zealand, West Indies, and PNG. Ahead of the Afghanistan vs Uganda encounter, we glance at a preview of the match.

Afghanistan vs Uganda Date and Venue

The encounter takes place on Tuesday, June 4 at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The match begins at 6 AM IST according to Indian Time.

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Afghanistan vs Uganda Match Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 5

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan in the match. He will lead the side in the opening game against Uganda. With their rocking spin attack, Afghanistan will be a more powerful side than Uganda.

AFG Squad: Rashid Khan (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

Uganda

Brian Masaba is the captain of Uganda in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and will lead the team in the tough battle against Afghanistan in the opening game.

AFG Squad: Brian Masaba (C), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel.

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Afghanistan vs Uganda Key Battles

Rashid Khan vs Ronak Patel

Rashid Khan is a powerful batter for Afghanistan whereas Ronak Patel is a strong batter for Uganda. Both will clash to outplay each other.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Bilal Hassan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a powerful opening batter for Afghanistan and owns a stunning form. He can smash pacers all over the park and pacer Bilal Hassan needs to stop him.

Ibrahim Zadran vs Brian Masaba

Ibrahim Zadran is a strong batsman in the Afghan squad and he can destroy Uganda bowlers on his own. Captain Brian Masaba needs to halt him at any cost.

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Afghanistan vs Uganda Key Players

Afghanistan- Some key members of the Afghanistan squad are Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Uganda- Some prominent names in Uganda are Ronak Patel, Dinesh Nakrani, Alpesh Ramjani, Fred Achelam, Brian Masaba, and Bilal Hassan.

Afghanistan vs Uganda Weather And Pitch Reports

There is a 37% chance of rain over Providence Stadium during the encounter. Hence, the match is likely to be affected by rain. However, it won't get postponed as little showers are expected.

The pitch at Providence Stadium in Guyana is more bowling-friendly and bowlers will rule the game. Batters need to pull their socks up.

Conclusion

Although Afghanistan has less international experience than cricket giants like India and SENA countries, it is a far more mighty team than Uganda. Hence, Afghanistan is highly expected to honk its victory noise to the world.