WI vs UGA, T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies crushes Uganda by 134 runs

Johnson Charles and Andre Russell helped the host put up a formidable 173/5 in its 20 overs, before a fifer from Akeal Hosein helped skittle out Uganda for 39.

Published : Jun 09, 2024 09:17 IST , Guyana - 1 MIN READ

West Indies’ Akeal Hosein, left, celebrates with teammates after their 134-run victory over Uganda during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium.
West Indies’ Akeal Hosein, left, celebrates with teammates after their 134-run victory over Uganda during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium. | Photo Credit: AP
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West Indies’ Akeal Hosein, left, celebrates with teammates after their 134-run victory over Uganda during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium. | Photo Credit: AP

West Indies thrashed newcomer Uganda by 134 runs in its T20 World Cup Group C match here with left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein returning a five-wicket haul.

West Indies, making use of the familiarity with the home conditions and vital contributions from its batters, especially Johnson Charles (44) and Andre Russell (30 not out), put up an impressive 173 for five on the board.

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Brian Masaba was the most successful Ugandan bowler, taking two wickets for 31 runs.

In reply, Uganda could only make 39 runs in 12 overs, with Akeal making it a completely one-sided contest for the two-time T20 world champion, ripping apart the rival top and middle-order.

This was West Indies’ second successive win in the tournament.

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