West Indies Crush Uganda with Hosein's Record-Breaking Spin

West Indies' dominance in the T20 World Cup was on full display as they crushed Uganda by a resounding 134 runs, thanks to a masterful bowling performance by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein.

Opting to bat first, West Indies posted a competitive 173/5, led by Johnson Charles' aggressive 44 and Andre Russell's late blitz of 30 not out. Brandon King (13) provided an early spark, while Nicholas Pooran's quickfire 22 injected momentum into the innings.

Uganda's bowlers, led by skipper Brian Masaba (2/31) and Alpesh Ramjani (2/28), showed moments of control, but Russell's explosive hitting in the final overs ensured a challenging target.

Uganda's chase never gained traction, as Akeal Hosein's spin bowling proved devastating. His career-best figures of 5/11 decimated the Ugandan batting lineup, restricting them to a paltry 39 runs in 12 overs – the joint-lowest total in men's T20 World Cup history.

Hosein's impact was immediate, dismissing Roger Mukasa with the second ball of the innings. He then removed Alpesh Amjani and Riazar Ali Shah in quick succession, leaving Uganda reeling at 8/3 inside the powerplay.

The Ugandan batsmen struggled to read Hosein's deliveries, succumbing to his relentless pressure. He returned in his final over to claim two more wickets, completing his maiden five-wicket haul and etching his name in the record books with the best bowling figures by a West Indian bowler in T20 World Cup history.

This emphatic victory significantly bolsters West Indies' net run rate to a healthy 3.574, strengthening their position in Group C and bolstering their chances of securing a top-two finish.

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