Fazalhaq Farooqi's Five-Wicket Haul Powers Afghanistan to 125-Run Win

Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi unleashed a devastating spell to dismantle Uganda's batting lineup, leading his team to a resounding 125-run victory in their T20 World Cup 2024 Group C match at the Providence Stadium.

Farooqi's fiery pace proved too much for Uganda's openers, Ronak Patel and Roger Mukasa, who were dismissed on consecutive deliveries in the first over. Patel was castled by an inswinger, while Mukasa was bamboozled by a googly.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman joined the wicket-taking party in the next over, deceiving Simon Ssesazi with a googly. Naveen-ul-Haq then scalped two in the fifth over, reducing Uganda to a precarious 18/5.

Uganda's batters struggled to find their rhythm, while Farooqi continued to be economical and rattle wickets. In the 13th over, Farooqi was on a hat-trick for the second time after picking up two consecutive wickets. With the second consecutive scalp, he completed his maiden five-wicket haul for Afghanistan in international cricket.

Uganda eventually bundled out for a meager 58 runs in the 16th over, succumbing to a 125-run defeat.

Earlier in the innings, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's fierce opening partnership propelled Afghanistan to a formidable 183/5 against Uganda. The duo registered a 154-run stand, the second-highest opening stand in the men's T20 World Cup.

Gurbaz top-scored with 76 off 45, while Zadran smashed 70 runs in 46 balls, powering Afghanistan to a fighting total.

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