Afghanistan began their T20 World Cup marketing campaign with an enormous 125-run win over Uganda in Guyana.
Debutants Uganda opted to bowl first however Afghanistan’s opening pair have been bundled out for 154, giving the workforce an enormous complete.
Wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 76 off 45 balls and Ibrahim Zadran scored 70 off 46 balls earlier than a late flurry of wickets noticed Afghanistan end on 183-5.
Kosmos Kyuta (2-25) and Brian Masaba (2-21) have been the choose of the Ugandan gamers.
Two wickets within the first three balls of the return then ensured that Uganda would at all times be up towards her within the chase.
Solely two batsmen reached double figures after Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqui, who completed with 5-9 from 4 overs, took a hat-trick within the first over.
Captain Rashid Khan and Naveen Ul Haq claimed two wickets every to bowl out Uganda for simply 58 in 16 overs.
Afghanistan play New Zealand subsequent in Group C, whereas Uganda face Papua New Guinea.
What’s subsequent?
England to open towards Scotland at Barbados on Tuesday (3.30pm, first ball) w Eire taking part in India in New York on Wednesday (additionally 3.30pm).
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