The ongoing T20 World Cup is set to throw another interesting encounter as on 9th of June the young and aspiring Uganda side will lock horns with the two times champions, West Indies Providence Stadium in Guyana. The clash promises to be an absorbing contest between the young Uganda side and fiery Caribbean power.
Team overview:
West Indies will be confident to beat the Uganda side as they both are placed in group C. The co-host had a great start to their campaign winning a game against Papua New Guinea (PNG). Although West Indies huffed and puffed towards the victory but a win is a win, right?
Recently, the Maroon shirts also defeated South Africa by 3-0 and of course they would be carrying that momentum and confidence too.
The batting prowess always has been so amazing and also a source of fear for the opponents.
Brandon King, known for his elegant strokeplay, an explosive Andre Russell, fiery Nicholas Pooran and the skipper Rovman Powell surely can challenge the young Uganda side.
The bowling attack of West Indies, the experience of Alzarri Joseph coupled with the raw pace of Romario Shepherd shows the attack as a potent mix.
The presence of Akeal Hosein is a plus too as the spinner shown dominating performance against PNG
Uganda featured in their first ever T20 World Cup and sent shockwaves by beating PNG in their second game. It was their first ever victory at the T20 World Cup and if anything it will boost their confidence and the young side will try to replicate the thumping performance against West Indies – comparatively a stronger opposition though
Uganda will be relying on Riazat Ali Shah, who can hit and his ability to find gaps and keep the scorecard ticking is commendable.
Cosmas Kyewuta, in the middle-order also adds value to the bowling unit with his power-hitting ability.
Their bowling attack is a young one but the spinners like Frank Nsubuga and Henry Ssenyondo are supposed to disturb the run flow of West Indies’ batters.
Pitch and weather report:
The Providence Stadium has a low scoring pitch, a slow track. The average first batting score is 125 and the average second innings score is below 100 in the T20is.
The pitch may be more suitable for the bowling unit as compared to the batting. But as of weather there are 90% chances of rain.
Head-to-head:
This will be the first time an encounter between the two sides in the T20 format of the game.
Predictions:
Well, given the nature of T20 cricket and how USA and Canada beat Pakistan and Ireland, respectively, anything is possible. Although West Indies will be the hot favourite to win this contest and collect the two crucial points to progress their way to the super eight.
Where to watch:
Pakistan – PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Myco (Live streaming), Tamasha app (Live streaming), Tapmad (live streaming)
India – Star Sports
England – SkySport Network
USA and Canada (Willow TV)
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean
New Zealand & Australia – Sky Sports NZ, Prime Video
UK & Northern Ireland – Sky Sports
Sri Lanka – Maharaja TV
Other regions – SuperSport, Sirasa, CricLife, STARZPLAY
