The hosts West Indies will face Uganda in the first match to be played in Guyana on 8th June 2024. West Indies would be hoping for a dominating performance while Uganda would look to gain confidence from their win over PNG.
West Indies started their tournament with a five-wicket win over PNG at the same venue. On the other hand, Uganda registered its first win in T20 World Cup history defeating Uganda in a low-scoring thriller. Here we look at the match prediction between West Indies vs Uganda.
Match Details
Details– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 18, West Indies vs Guyana
Venue– Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date and Time– 9th June, 6.00 AM IST
West Indies vs Uganda Head To Head Record
This will be the first time that these two teams will meet each other in an international match. West Indies would be high favourites to register a win and inch one step closer to qualifying for the Super 8 stage.
West Indies batting struggled against PNG while chasing 137. They need star players to gain confidence before their big match with New Zealand.
West Indies vs Uganda Pitch Report
The pitch at Providence Stadium, Guyana promises to be good balance between bat and ball. Afghanistan made 159 for 6 in 20 overs and bowled out New Zealand for 75.
The pace bowlers could get some help initially before it becomes a good batting paradise.
It will be an interesting call as the captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent and chase down the target easily.
West Indies (WI) vs Uganda (Uga)- Predicted Playing XI
West Indies
Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Nicolas Pooran, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hossein, Alazzari Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.
Uganda
Roger Musaka, Simon Ssezai, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Juma Miyagi, Kenneth Waiswa, Brian Musaba (C), Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga.
West Indies vs Uganda- Fantasy Teams Selection
West Indies vs Uganda Small League– Johnson Charles, Roger Musaka, Pooran (C), Riazat Ali Shah (VC), Roston Chase, Dinesh Nakrani, Andre Russell, Juma Miyagi, Akeal Hossein, Brian Musaba, Alazzari Joseph.
West Indies vs Uganda Grand League– Brandon King, Simon Ssezai, Chase, Robinson Obuya, Rovman Powell (C), Alpesh Ramjani, Sherfane Rutherford, Kenneth Waiswa, Alazzari Joseph, Frank Nsubuga (VC), Romario Shepherd.
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