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Points table after Afghanistan thrash Uganda in T20 World Cup 2024

This victory propels Afghanistan to the top of the standings with two points

Points table after Afghanistan thrash Uganda in T20 World Cup 2024 PHOTO: AFP

Afghanistan started their campaign in style as they secured a commanding victory over Uganda in the T20 World Cup match on Tuesday in Guyana.

This victory propels Afghanistan to the top of the standings with two points. Although co-hosts West Indies also have two points, Afghanistan leads the table due to their superior net run rate.

Group C’s next match is set for Wednesday, June 5, between Papua New Guinea and Uganda in Guyana.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the super eights, which will feature 12 games, before the top two from each super eight group will qualify for the semi-finals. The final will be played in Barbados on June 29.

Following are the current standings of Group C:

Points Table   M W L N/R P NRR
Afghanistan   1 1 0 0 2 5.525
West Indies   1 1 0 0 2 0.411
Papua New Guinea   1 0 1 0 0 -0.411
Uganda   1 0 1 0 0 -5.525
New Zealand              

Schedule of remaining Group C matches:

Wed, 5 June 2024 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA v UGANDA, Guyana, 07:30 PM LOCAL

Fri, 7 June 2024 - NEW ZEALAND v AFGHANISTAN, Guyana, 07:30 PM LOCAL

Sat, 8 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v UGANDA, Guyana, 08:30 PM LOCAL

Wed, 12 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v NEW ZEALAND, Trinidad, 08:30 PM LOCAL

Thur, 13 June 2024 - AFGHANISTAN v PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Trinidad, 08:30 PM LOCAL

Fri, 14 June 2024 - NEW ZEALAND v UGANDA, Trinidad, 08:30 PM LOCAL

Mon, 17 June 2024 - NEW ZEALAND v PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Trinidad, 10:30 AM LOCAL

Mon, 17 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v AFGHANISTAN, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM LOCAL