The West Indies (WI) and Uganda (UGA) match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 was played on June 9, 2024, at the Guyana National Stadium. The West Indies won the match by a significant margin of 134 runs.
West Indies Innings
The West Indies, led by Rovman Powell, won the toss and chose to bat first. The opening pair Brandon King and Johnson Charless started the innings, with Charless contributing 44 runs off 42 balls. Andre Russel added 30 runs off 17 balls, and the West Indies managed to post a total of 173/5 in their 20 overs.
Uganda Innings
The Uganda team, led by Juma Miyagi, faced a daunting task to chase down the West Indies’ total of 173. They were bowled out for 39 in just 12 overs, with Akeal Hosein taking a spectacular five-wicket haul. Hosein’s performance was crucial in restricting Uganda’s scoring opportunities and securing the win for the West Indies.
Key Moments
- Johnson Charles scored 44 runs off 42 balls for the West Indies.
- Andre Russell added 30 runs off 17 balls.
- Akeal Hosein took a five-wicket haul for the West Indies, including the wickets of Juma Miyagi and Robinson Obuya.
- Brian Masaba took two wickets for Uganda
- Alpesh Ramjani and Alzarri also took wickets for the West Indies.
Scorecard
West Indies (173/5 in 20 overs)
- Johnson Charles (44 off 42)
- Andre Russell (30 of 17)
- Brandon King (10 off 12)
- Nicholas Pooran (6 off 4)
- Rovman Powell (4 off 5)
Uganda (39/10 in 12 overs)
- Juma Miyagi (13 off 20)
- Robinson Obuya (6 off 8)
- Mukasa (O off 2)
- Ssesazi (O off 2)
Match Details
- Date: June 9, 2024
- Venue: Guyana National Stadium
- Toss: West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first
- Result: Indies won by 134 runs
- Player of the Match: Akeal Hosein for his five-wicket haul
Staistics
- West Indies’ highest total: 173/5
- Uganda’s lowest total: 39/10
- Akeal Hosein/s best bowling figures: 5/11
- Brain Masaba’s best bowling figures: 2/31
- Andre Russell’s highest score: 30 off 17
- Johnson Chales’ highest score: 44 off 42
Conclusion
The west Indies dominated the match against Uganda, with Akeal Hosein’s exceptional bowling performance leading the way. The West Indies’ batting lineup, led by Johnson Charles and Andre Russell, put up a respectable total, which proved too much for Ugada to chase. The West Indies secured their second win in the tournament, while Uganda suffered their first loss.
