Afghanistan vs Uganda in T20 World Cup 2024, Preview, Time, Venue, Squads

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan is gearing up to face Uganda in the tournament's fifth match, hosted jointly by the USA and the West Indies.

The second Group C match will unfold at Providence Stadium in Guyana, following the West Indies' five-wicket triumph over Papua New Guinea in the opening game. 

The Afghanistan vs. Uganda match is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM local time on June 3. For international viewers, the match will commence at 12:30 AM GMT and 5:30 AM PST on June 4.

Afghanistan, captained by Rashid Khan, is equipped with a robust squad filled with impactful players across the board. The team boasts a solid opening partnership with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, providing a strong foundation.

Afghanistan's lineup includes versatile talents such as Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat, enhancing their flexibility and depth. Their pace attack will be spearheaded by the experienced duo of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, promising a formidable challenge for any opponent.

On the other side, Uganda is set to make their debut in the T20 World Cup, marking a historic moment for the team. Their journey to the tournament has been inspirational, highlighted by a notable victory over Zimbabwe in the Africa region qualifiers, where they secured second place in the standings.

Key players for Uganda, including Riazat Ali Shah, Simon Ssesazi, Alpesh Ramjani, and Dinesh Nakrani, will be crucial in ensuring a competitive start for their team in this prestigious event.

With Afghanistan's established prowess and Uganda's determination to make a mark, the upcoming match promises to be an exciting contest in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Squads:
Afghanistan: 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.

Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi

Uganda: 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.

Travelling Reserves: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya

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