In the 5th match of the T20 World Cup 2024, Uganda is facing a stiff challenge from Afghanistan after the Afghans posted a total of 183/5 in their 20 overs.
The Afghan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (76) and Ibrahim Zadran (70) gave their team a flying start, stitching together a massive 154-run partnership for the first wicket. This opening onslaught put Afghanistan in the driver’s seat.
However, Uganda’s bowlers showed great character, pulling things back brilliantly in the latter overs. They did not concede a single boundary in the final six overs, restricting Afghanistan to 183/5 despite the blistering start.
Uganda now needs to put together a monumental chase of 184 to keep their World Cup hopes alive in this crucial 5th match. The Cricket Cranes’ batting unit has their task cut out against Afghanistan’s quality bowling attack.
The match situation is delicately poised as we move into the second innings of this exciting World Cup encounter in the quest for crucial points.
