Uganda are on the brink of qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating Kenya in a crunch clash at Wanderers Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Uganda won the toss and elected to put runs on the board, to heap the pressure on their Eastern Africa rivals. Simon Ssesazi was the key man for Uganda, notching a priceless 60 at the top of the order.
He smacked two sixes and five boundaries in the process, to keep the innings together. Riazat Ali Shah’s 26 helped the total along, while Dinesh Nakrani hammered 40 not out from 23 balls, to propel his side to 162 for five.
Rakep Patel (26) and Collins Obuya (34) gave Kenya early hope, but Riazat Ali Shah’s two wickets in two balls kept Uganda ahead of the game before rain threatened to end proceedings.
There were no overs lost after the teams went back on and were quickly off again. Sachin Bhudia’s 27 gave Kenya one last flicker of hope, but wickets never stopped falling. Bilal Hassun returned to clean up the tail after he was expensive in his opening two overs, He finished with four for 39 from his four overs
Kenya were finally bowled out for 129, giving Uganda a 33-run triumph that leaves their destiny very much in their hands. Victory over Rwanda tomorrow will confirm their place at the
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be co hosted by the West Indies and USA.
