West Indies T20 World Cup Team captain Rovman Powell has recognized spinner Akeal Hosein for bagging 5-11 alongside Uganda in the T20 World Cup 2024 clash. Controlling the side to an enormous 134-run win at Providence Stadium on Sunday (as per IST). Co-host Windies have won mutually their Group C matches in the tournament so far.
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In the opening match, they surpassed Papua New Guinea by five wickets to visible their campaign on high. Later setting the total of 173/5 in 20 overs, Hosein’s five-wicket haul hustled the beginners to 39 all out in 12 overs.
The no. 3 ranked T20I bowler caused havoc from his first over and pulled to pieces Uganda’s batting imperative in his four-over spell. Other bowlers also combined the party and completed their contribution in the rout. Barring Juma Miyagi (13*), no other batter was talented enough to stand on the crease for more than 10 balls.
“Credit to Akeal, no wonder why he is the number 3 ranked bowler in this format. He has done the same against top sides as well. He bowled wicket to wicket and did his job. Cricket isn’t that easy here and teams need to play well. The Guyanese crowd have been superb,” Powell said in the post-match presentation.
However, the West Indies skipper acknowledged that the team is yet to attain their highest in the tournament.
“We talk about improving. We were a little flat in the first game. We had some rust in the first game. We were 60 percent in the first game. Now, we are operating at 70-80 percent,” Powell said.
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Reflecting on his performance, the left-arm spinner said, “I think I needed this. In the nets and the previous series, I felt like the ball was coming out of my hand well. I think I was doing everything right in the nets but I just wasn’t getting the rewards. Just have to stay calm and it’ll be my turn soon.”
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Commenting on his attitude and supposed process, Hosein said he capitalized on the conditions and bowled accordingly. “For me, it’s about trying to react to what the surface is doing and trying to plan out your over, that’s the key. Even though you are getting the ball to move both ways, if you don’t plan out your over, then you can end up in a mess. It’s about good lengths and trying to plan the over well.”
“I don’t mind, I am happy to bowl wherever the team needs me. When you are in that good form, you just continue and bowl out four overs,” he added.
Earlier, Johnson Charles’ 44 and Andre Russell’s criticizing unbeaten 30 off 17 balls counting six fours directed the hosts to 173/5 in 20 overs. New Zealand T20 World Cup Team skipper Kane Williamson much-admired Afghanistan for their brilliant display of cricket after they were served 84 runs defeat in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
“Congrats to Afghanistan, they simply outplayed us in all facets. To get to that total on that surface, they kept their wickets and made a good score. We’ll have to put this behind us quickly and get back to our next challenge.”
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“The boys did work hard in preparations for this match (on the lack of match practice). But it was hard and we need to move on quickly. Games come thick and fast in this tournament. 160 was a tough chase, but we needed partnerships, the skills they had made it difficult for us,” said Williamson in the post-game press conference.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was once more the star batter for his side as he provided his team with the flawless start to the game scoring 80 runs off 55 deliveries. Which received him the man of the match morality and powered the side’s score to 159 for six wickets. Book your T20 World Cup Final Tickets today and secure your spot in the stands for an unforgettable cricketing experience.
The lethal duo of Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi then expired on to bowl an important spell to curve four wickets respectively to bowl out the Kiwi’s at 75 at the end of 15.2 overs. Rashid Khan bowled the greatest-ever spell through a captain in T20 WC history (4/17). Farooqi turned out to be the first-ever player to take two successive four-wicket hauls in T20 WC history.
“Our fielding was a letdown, particularly in the first 10 overs, we had our chances and we didn’t use them. We need to take a step in the right direction, we know we are better than this, we’ll have to go away and give ourselves the best chance going into the next match.”
“We didn’t take our opportunities and it goes a long way in changing the outcome of the match. Once they had a score, their bowlers executed their skills well. We’ll have a talk about this and then look to come back well in the next match,” concluded the Kiwi skipper.
New Zealand in Trouble as T20 World Cup 2024 ‘Group of Death’ Heats Up
The consequence has put the New Zealand side in a formal of trouble as they are already placed in what many believe to be the ‘Group of Death’ in this version of the tournament. They are so far to face the dangerous opposition of the group. The host team West Indies cannot have the funds to lose any more opinions if they are to succeed in the next round.
The T20 World Cup has showcased some thrilling cricket, with standout performances and significant victories. West Indies captain Rovman Powell praised spinner Akeal Hosein for his exceptional 5-11 performance against Uganda. Which played a pivotal role in their commanding 134-run win at Providence Stadium.
The West Indies, co-hosting the tournament, have won both their Group C matches. Beginning with a five-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea. Hosein’s brilliant bowling reduced Uganda to 39 all out. Making him the second-best T20I bowler for the West Indies and securing the sixth-best figures in T20 World Cup history.
Reflecting on their campaign, Powell acknowledged room for improvement despite their dominant start. Suggesting the team has yet to reach its full potential. On the other hand, Afghanistan’s impressive 84-run win over New Zealand. Led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 80 off 55 balls and Rashid Khan’s record-breaking 4/17, emphasized their prowess.
New Zealand, placed in a challenging group, now faces an uphill battle to advance. Underscoring the high stakes and competitive nature of the tournament. As the T20 World Cup 2024 progresses, teams must adapt quickly and capitalize on opportunities to secure their spots in the next round, promising more exciting and unpredictable cricket ahead. Cricket admirers can get T20 World Cup 2024 Tickets through our trusted online ticketing marketplace. Eticketing.co is the most reliable source to book tickets.
