Afghanistan Clinch Convincing Win Against Uganda In T20 World Cup

Afghanistan kicked off their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive win against Uganda.

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They won the game by 125 runs.

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Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed a five-wicket haul.

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Batting first, Afghanistan posted 183 runs losing 5 wickets.

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz was Afghanistan’s highest scorer (76 off 45 balls).

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Gurabaz was dropped off a no-ball in the 14th over which produced 25 runs.

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Ibrahim Zadran also contributed significantly scoring 70 runs in 46 deliveries.

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In reply, Uganda were bowled out for 58 in 16 overs.

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Farooqi scripted sensational figures of 5/9 in his four overs.

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Afghanistan will next face New Zealand on Saturday, June 8.

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