Uganda created historical past by qualifying for subsequent 12 months’s males’s T20 World Cup, set to be held within the West Indies and the USA, with a nine-wicket win over Rwanda at Windhoek in Namibia on Thursday. They shall be becoming a member of Namibia because the second aspect to enter the primary match from the continued Africa Qualifier.
Uganda gamers
In the regional closing of the Africa Qualifier, Uganda ensured a top-two end with the victory over Rwanda, their fifth in six matches.
Batting first, Rwanda have been all out for 65 in 18.5 overs. In reply, Uganda accomplished the formality in 8.1 overs whereas dropping only one wicket.
Uganda will change into the fifth African nation to play within the T20 World Cup.
On the opposite hand, Africa Qualifier favorite Zimbabwe did not safe a berth. Zimbabwe are at present positioned third within the regional closing with six factors, having gained three of their 5 video games.
After the outcomes of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 taking part groups have been crammed.
Eight groups – Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka – had earned computerized qualification for securing top-eight end within the final version of the World Cup. West Indies and USA too earned computerized {qualifications} for being the hosts.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have been the subsequent two groups primarily based on the next-best T20I rankings. Qualifiers determined the remaining eight spots. Africa, Asia and Europe had two qualification spots, with one spot for each the Americas and East-Asia Pacific areas
The essential match is about to happen between June 4-30 subsequent 12 months.
The high two sides from every group make it to the Super 8 stage, adopted by the semi-finals and the ultimate.
The certified groups for the 2024 T20 World Cup:
USA, West Indies, Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Nepal, Oman, Namibia and Uganda.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
