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'Who Invited Uganda To WC?': Fans React As Uganda Suffer Humiliation Vs AFG

Uganda got bundled out for 58 [AP]Uganda got bundled out for 58 [AP]

In a bid to attract global audiences, the International Cricket Council (ICC) increased the participating teams for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 to 20, which include first-timer Uganda.

After much-celebrations leading into the event, Uganda faced Afghanistan in their T20 WC debut and succumbed to a humiliating defeat by 125 after bundling out for merely 58, which invited a lot of reactions on Twitter.

While many commended Afghanistan's all-round play, many raised eyebrows over the inclusion of Uganda in such a marquee tournament, while others made fun of the match. Ugandan batters were found wanting against the pace of Fazalhaq Farooqi, who registered fourth-best bowling figures in T20 World Cup history and also second-best for an Afghanistan bowler. 

This defeat displayed the gulf of class and skills between a top-tier nation and an associate nation, which in the coming days could be seen with other teams as well. 





Batting first, Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran got their side to a rocketing start, adding 154 runs in no time, which witnessed them score 183 for 5. In reply, no Uganda batter could pose any threat to the pace and spin of Afghanistan bowling attack, and fell like a pack of cards.

In reply, no Uganda batter could pose any threat to the pace and spin of Afghanistan's bowling attack and fell like a pack of cards. The Brian Masaba-led side will next face Papua New Guinea on June 6 on their second Group C encounter, and look to overcome this loss and announce themselves on the global stage.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan will lock horns against New Zealand on June 8 on Trinidad.