ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan vs Uganda – 5th Match Preview: ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is going to start from 2 June 2024, today we will discuss about the 5th match of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 which will be played between Afghanistan and Uganda. This match is going to be very exciting. Afghanistan has the experience of playing in the ICC T20 World Cup. They also have very experienced players in it. Uganda does not have much experience of the ICC T20 World Cup.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan vs Uganda – 5th Match Preview
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (9th Edition) |
| Dates | 1 June – 29 June 2024 |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Cricket Format | Twenty20 International (T20I) |
| Tournment Format | Group stage, Super 8 stage and Knockout stage |
| Hosts | West Indies and USA |
| Participants | 20 |
| Total Matches | 55 |
Afghanistan vs Uganda Match Details
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (9th Edition) |
| Match | Afghanisthan vs Uganda (5th Match (T20I) – Group stage) (Group C) |
| Date | Monday, 3rd June |
| Time | 20:30 (Night play – Local time) |
| Venue | Guyana National Stadium, Guyana |
| Umpires | Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) and Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) |
Afghanistan vs Uganda Team Previews
In terms of experience, Afghanistan is a very good team and it plays very aggressively in T20. Rashid Khan is the captain of the Afghanistan team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Key Players to Watch:
Rashid Khan (c): Rashid Khan is the best leg spin bowler in the world. He shows a magic with his bowling which is very useful for his team.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk): He is a brilliant wicketkeeper-batsman who can come in the powerplay and give a good start to the team.
Mohammad Nabi: He is a very experienced all-rounder. He performs brilliantly with both his batting and bowling.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman: He is a very good spin bowler. He can change the game with his bowling. He can also come in the middle overs and put a stop to the runs.
Afghanistan Probable Playing XI
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gulbadin Naib
- Karim Janat
- Nangyal Kharoti
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
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.
Reserve players: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi
Afghanistan Team Form:
| Match | Date and Venue | Score card | Result |
| Afghanistan vs Ireland – 3rd T20 | Monday, 18th March, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | AFG 155-7 (20.0) & IRE 98-10 (17.2) | Won |
| Afghanistan vs Ireland – 2nd T20 | Sunday, 17th March, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | AFG 152-9 (20.0) & IRE 142-8 (20.0) | Won |
| Afghanistan vs Ireland – 1st T20 | Friday, 15th March, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | IRE 149-6 (20.0) & AFG 111-10 (18.4) | Won |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka- 3rd T20 | Wednesday, 21 February, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | AFG 209-5 (20.0) & SL 206-6 (20.0) | Won |
| Afghanistan Sri Lanka – 2nd T20 | Monday, 19th February, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | SL 187-6 (20.0) & AFG 115-10 (17) | Lost |
Uganda has reached this position this time with a lot of hard work. It has made its place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. This year’s team includes many young batsmen and bowlers who will impress you a lot this time. They will make this match great.
Key Players to Watch:
Brian Masaba (c): He is captaining the team. He has a lot of experience. He will make a special strategy for his team so that it can reach the victory point.
Riazat Ali Shah (vc): He is a very capable all-rounder who can contribute significantly with both his bowling and batting.
Dinesh Nakrani: He is a very brilliant hard hitting batsman who can come in the middle overs and provide good score for his team.
Frank Nsubuga: He is a very experienced spin bowler who will be very useful for his team in stopping the run-scoring impact of the opposing team.
- Brian Masaba (C)
- Simon Ssesazi
- Roger Mukasa
- Cosmas Kyewuta
- Dinesh Nakrani
- Fred Achelam
- Kenneth Waiswa
- Robinson Obuya
- Riazat Ali Shah
- Juma Miyaji
- Ronak Patel
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.
Reserve players: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya
Uganda Team Form:
| Match | Date and Venue | Score card | Result |
| Uganda vs Kenya- 3rd Place Playoff’s T20 | Saturday, 23rd March | UGN 206-6 (20.0) & KEN 100-9 (20.0) | Won |
| Uganda vs Namibia – 1st Semi-Final T20 | Thrusday, 21st March | NAM 111-7 (20.0) & UGN 87-9 (20.0) | Lost |
| Uganda vs South Africa – 9th T20 | Wednesday, 20th March | SA 95-9 (20.0) & UGN 99-8 (20.0) | Won |
| Uganda vs Ghana – 8th T20 | Monday, 18th March | UGN 194-5 (20.0) & GHN 73-10 (16.0) | Won |
| Uganda vs Kenya – 4th T20 | Sunday, 17th March | UGN 169-7 (20.0) & KEN 97-10 (16.4) | Won |
Afghanistan vs Uganda Pitch and Conditions
The pitch of Guyana National Stadium is known for its balanced nature for batsmen as well as bowlers. In addition, the outfield is well-maintained to make it a quality stadium.
Afghanistan vs Uganda Prediction
This match is going to be played between Afghanistan and Uganda in the ICC T20 World Cup. Afghanistan has the upper hand in this match because their players have the experience of playing the ICC T20 World Cup. They also have a great playing 11 team. Uganda does not have that much experience, but as far as we have seen, Uganda will try its best to secure its place in the team. They will take their team forward. Bring glory to their country. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan vs Uganda – 5th Match Preview
Conclusion
This match will be played between Afghanistan and Uganda. This is the fifth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. All the cricket premiers will expect from this match that they will see a great performance in this match. Afghanistan team is a very strong team. They have a very good playing 11 which will try its best to win the match for the team. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan vs Uganda – 5th Match Preview. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan vs Uganda – 5th Match Preview.
