Afghanistan will compete against Uganda in the fifth match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, taking place in the USA and the West Indies.
Providence Stadium in Guyana will host the second match of Group C. West Indies had defeated Papua New Guinea by five wickets in the first game.
Led by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan boast a formidable squad, featuring impactful players throughout their lineup.
In addition to a solid opening pair consisting of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, the Afghans benefit from having several versatile players such as Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat.
Furthermore, Afghanistan have the seasoned pair of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq poised to lead their pace attack.
Meanwhile, Uganda want to savour the occasion since it will be their first-ever T20 World Cup match.
A victory against a comparatively stronger Zimbabwean team was the most notable highlight of their inspirational journey in the Africa region qualifiers, where they finished second in the points table.
The responsibility will rest on Riazat Ali Shah, Simon Ssesazi, Alpesh Ramjani, and Dinesh Nakrani to ensure a respectable start for Uganda in the tournament.
Afghanistan vs Uganda match timings
Local time: 8:30pm (June 3)
GMT: 12:30am (June 4)
PST: 5:30am (June 4)
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
Prediction
Given their strength and overall team balance, Afghanistan are clear favourites to win this match.
