• Afghanistan crushed debutants Uganda in the fifth match of T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Fazalhaq Farooqi won the Player of the Match award for his brilliant fast bowling.

Twitter reactions: Gurbaz, Zadran’s opening stand and Farooqi’s fifer propel Afghanistan to a record-breaking win over T20 World Cup debutants Uganda
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 witnessed a record-breaking display by Afghanistan as they crushed debutants Uganda by a massive 125 runs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. This victory marks the fourth-biggest win in the history of the T20 World Cup.

Afghan openers rewrite the record books

Uganda, brimming with excitement for their T20 World Cup debut, started the match with a positive display on the field. However, their hopes were dashed by a phenomenal batting performance from the Afghan openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. The duo stitched together a mammoth 154-run partnership, the second-highest opening stand in T20 World Cup history.

Gurbaz, known for his aggressive batting style, was on fire from the very first ball. He smashed a quick-fire 76 runs off just 45 deliveries. This blistering knock allowed his partner, Zadran, to play a more composed innings. Zadran, starting cautiously, gradually accelerated towards the end, scoring a well-crafted 70 runs off 46 balls, including nine fours and a six.

Once the record-breaking partnership was broken, Afghanistan’s batting momentum slowed down. Uganda’s bowlers managed to restrict them to a total of 183/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Fazalhaq Farooqi’s fiery spell seals dominant win for Afghanistan

Despite a modest total, Afghanistan’s bowling attack proved to be too strong for the Ugandan batters. Led by the exceptional left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi, the Afghan bowlers ripped through the Ugandan batting line-up. Farooqi was unplayable, registering a spell of 5/9, the fourth-best bowling figures ever recorded in a T20 World Cup match. The rest of the Afghan bowling attack effectively supported Farooqi, restricting Uganda to a paltry 58 runs, securing a historic victory for their nation.

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This dominant performance serves as a strong statement from Afghanistan. Not only did they rewrite the record books with their batting exploits, but they also showcased their bowling prowess. With a well-rounded team and a winning mentality, Afghanistan have certainly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

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