Cricket Highlights, June 8: WC 2024 (Match 18) – West Indies vs Uganda

West Indies vs Uganda (Match 16) – Highlights

This article will cover the West Indies’ commanding performance against Uganda in their recent T20 World Cup match at Providence. Akeal Hosein’s masterful opening spell, where he took five wickets for just 11 runs, was the highlight of the game, leading to a crushing 134-run victory for the West Indies. 

We’ll delve into the key moments that defined the match, including Hosein’s exceptional bowling, the solid contributions from Johnson Charles and Andre Russell with the bat, and the resilient yet ultimately overwhelmed effort from the Ugandan team. 

In challenging batting conditions earlier, Johnson Charles managed a crucial 44 off 42 balls, while Andre Russell smashed an unbeaten 30 off 17, guiding the West Indies to a total of 173 for 5.

Johnson Charles played an unusually steady innings, forming the backbone of the West Indies’ total. He began with early boundaries through cover and progressively built up to some powerful sixes.

By the end of the powerplay, Charles had 24 off 21 balls, providing a stable presence that allowed his teammates to play more freely. Rovman Powell’s monstrous 107-meter six off Frank Nsubuga was the standout shot of the day, clearing one of the stands.

The nature of the pitch and the persistence of Uganda’s bowlers meant that the West Indies couldn’t hit a six after the 14th over. However, Russell and Sherfane Rutherford still managed to give their team a late boost.

Russell was particularly effective in the final over, hitting Cosmas Kyewuta for two fours through point and adding a couple more boundaries off the edge. The West Indies accumulated 45 runs in the last four overs, ensuring a formidable total.

Uganda, despite their struggles, showcased commendable fielding and effective bowling, especially their spinners, who consistently troubled the West Indies batters.

Akeal Hosein’s spell was a masterclass. From the first delivery, it was evident that his left-arm spin, combined with exceptional control and movement in the air, would cause significant problems. His initial delivery spun past Roger Mukasa’s edge, setting the tone. 

Hosein’s second delivery, a seam-up ball that swung in late, trapped Mukasa in front. The next over saw Alpesh Ramjani fall victim to another inswinger.

Uganda’s top batter, Riazat Ali Shah, was comprehensively bowled by a swinging seam-up ball that shattered his stumps. In Hosein’s final over, he dismissed Dinesh Nakrani and Kenneth Waiswa, both undone by deliveries that moved in the air before pitching. This left Uganda reeling at 23 for 7, their hopes of surpassing their previous lowest score of 58 against Afghanistan looking bleak.

Akeal Hosein’s phenomenal opening spell sliced through Uganda’s batting lineup with surgical precision, leveraging his swinging seam-up delivery to claim five wickets for a mere 11 runs. This devastating performance propelled the West Indies to a commanding 134-run victory on a sluggish Providence pitch. 

The pace bowlers complemented Hosein’s efforts, delivering equally lethal wicket-taking deliveries that sent Uganda plummeting to 39 all out—their lowest T20I score to date.

This comprehensive summary highlights Hosein’s spellbinding bowling performance, the resilience of the West Indies’ batting, and Uganda’s commendable efforts despite their significant defeat.

West Indies vs Uganda Scoreboard

West Indies– 173/5 (20.0)

Uganda – 39 (12.0)

Result – West Indies won by 134 runs

Player of the match – Akeal Hosein

Akeal Hosein

West Indies vs Uganda Playing XIs

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