Excitement and anticipation are palpable as Uganda gears up to make its historic debut in the T20 World Cup, going head-to-head against a seasoned Afghanistan side in Match 5 of the tournament. For Uganda, this marks a monumental occasion as they step onto the global stage for the first time, while Afghanistan, having featured in numerous ICC events, will be looking to assert their dominance under the leadership of Rashid Khan. The match is set to take place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Sunday, June 4, at 8:30 PM local time (6:00 AM IST).
The journey to this point has been an exhilarating one for Uganda. Led by Brian Masaba, the team has shown promise and resilience. Their warm-up matches offered a mixed bag of outcomes. The first warm-up match against Scotland was unfortunately washed out, denying them a full-scale practice game. However, their second warm-up clash against Namibia provided valuable insights. Uganda posted a competitive 134 runs in their allotted 20 overs, largely thanks to a sterling half-century from Roger Musaka and a solid 38 runs off 27 balls by Robinson Obuya, who opened the innings. On the bowling front, the left-arm spinner Henry Ssenyondo impressed by picking up two wickets in just three overs, showcasing Uganda’s potential in the bowling department.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan comes into this match with a more seasoned perspective. Their warm-up game against Scotland resulted in a commanding 55-run victory. The Afghan batting lineup shone brightly, particularly through Gulbadin Naib who scored a robust 69 runs, and Azmatullah Omarzai who added a valuable 48 runs.
. In the bowling department, Afghanistan’s attack was well-rounded and effective, with seven out of their nine bowlers taking wickets, demonstrating their depth and form.
The match promises a fascinating encounter between the experience of Afghanistan and the spirited new entrants, Uganda. Both teams will aim to start their World Cup campaign on a strong footing. For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, the Dream11 lineup and captaincy picks provide another layer of excitement to this already thrilling match-up.
**Match Details:**
– **Match**: T20 World Cup 2024, Match 5
– **Venue**: Providence Stadium, Guyana
– **Date & Time**: Sunday, June 4 at 8:30 PM Local Time (6:00 AM IST)
– **Broadcast and Live Streaming**: Star Sports, Hotstar Website, and App
**Dream11 Fantasy Team:**
The Dream11 fantasy team features key players who are likely to make a significant impact:
**Wicketkeepers**:
– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC)
**Batters**:
– Ibrahim Zadran
– Roger Mukasa
– Gulbadin Naib
**All-rounders**:
– Mohammad Nabi
– Dinesh Nakrani
– Azmatullah Omarzai
– Alpesh Ramjani
**Bowlers**:
– Rashid Khan (C)
– Naveen-ul-Haq
– Mujeeb Ur Rahman
**Dream11 Captaincy Picks:**
– **Rashid Khan**: Rashid Khan is an indispensable player for Afghanistan, known for his ability to dismantle opposition line-ups. The slow pitch at Guyana is expected to favor his bowling style. With 138 wickets in just 85 T20I matches, Rashid is a formidable force in the game and looks poised to add a few more scalps to his name in this match.
– **Rahmanullah Gurbaz**: The aggressive opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be crucial for Afghanistan in setting a blistering pace at the start. Gurbaz has amassed 1376 runs at an impressive strike rate of 138 in T20Is, and he will aim to deliver a strong performance in the World Cup opener.
**Probable Playing XIs:**
**Afghanistan**:
– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
– Ibrahim Zadran
– Gulbadin Naib
– Azmatullah Omarzai
– Najibullah Zadran
– Mohammad Nabi
– Rashid Khan (C)
– Karim Janat
– Naveen-ul-Haq
– Noor Ahmad
– Fazalhaq Farooqi
**Uganda**:
– Ronak Patel
– Robinson Obuya
– Alpesh Ramjani
– Roger Mukasa
– Riazat Ali Shah
– Brian Masaba (C)
– Fred Achelam
– Dinesh Nakrani
– Cosmas Kyewuta
– Juma Miyagi
– Bilal Hassan
As the cricketing world eagerly watches this historic encounter, both teams will be keen to perform well and make a statement in this prestigious tournament. For Afghanistan, it’s about reinforcing their status as formidable contenders, while for Uganda, it’s an opportunity to announce their arrival on the world stage with a hearty performance. The stage is set, the players are ready, and cricket fans around the globe will be tuning in for what promises to be an exciting clash.
