The upcoming T20 World Cup will be a huge opportunity for Uganda. They are set to make their debut appearance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. Its the first time that the Uganda National Team have qualified for Senior World Cup Event.
It makes a significant appearance in their cricketing history. The team qualifies after a strong performance in the Africa Regional Qualifier. The players gave an unbelievable performance and cemented their place in the global tournament.
Uganda T20 World Cup Squad 2024
Uganda’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group
The Uganda team is placed in Group C of the T20 World Cup 2024 tournament. It is placed along with New Zealand, the West Indies, Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea. The group assigned t is a mix of experienced and emerging teams. It would make the competition more interesting.
The Uganda T20 World Cup Team Captain: Brian Masaba
The Uganda T20 World Cup Squad 2024 would be led by Brian Masaba. He is an important figure in Ugandan cricket and he brings a wealth of experience to the team. He holds the record for the 8th most matches as a captain in 56 T20I matches.
He also holds the record of the first outstanding bowling analysis in an innings by a Twenty20 international, taking 1 wicket for 0 runs. The batting and bowling statistics are below:
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 59 | 24 | 362 | 320 | 19 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 16.84 | 5.30 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 16 | 9 | 200 | 154 | 8 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 19.25 | 4.62 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 76 | 36 | 515 | 514 | 31 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 16.58 | 5.98 | 16.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 59 | 35 | 11 | 435 | 37* | 18.12 | 403 | 107.94 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| List A | 16 | 12 | 1 | 253 | 43 | 23.00 | 504 | 50.19 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| T20s | 76 | 43 | 14 | 503 | 37* | 17.34 | 491 | 102.44 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 8 | 32 | 0 |
Uganda T20 World cup Squad 2024
The captain and vice captain of the Uganda T20 World Cup squad will be Brian Kasaba and Riazat Ali Shah, respectively. The wicketkeeper of the team will be Fred Achelam, The remaining players of the squad are below:
| Role | Player | Age | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsman | Fred Achelam (WK) | 23y 100d | Right hand Bat | – |
| Batsman | Dinesh Nakrani | 32y 228d | Left hand Bat | Left arm Medium |
| Batsman | Alpesh Ramjani | 29y 225d | Left hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Batsman | Kenneth Waiswa | 25y 177d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Medium |
| Bowler | Brian Masaba (c) | 32y 227d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Fast medium, Legbreak Googly |
| Bowler | Bilal Hassan | 34y 21d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Medium fast |
| Bowler | Cosmas Kyewuta | 22y 130d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Medium |
| Bowler | Riazat Ali Shah (vc) | 26y 76d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Medium |
| Bowler | Juma Miyagi | 21y 31d | Right hand Bat | – |
| Bowler | Roger Mukasa | 34y 350d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Offbreak |
| Bowler | Frank Nsubuga | 43y 252d | Right hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Bowler | Robinson Obuya | 23y 146d | Right hand Bat | – |
| Bowler | Ronak Patel | 35y 262d | Right hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Bowler | Henry Ssenyondo | 30y 268d | Right hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Bowler | Simon Ssesazi | 27y 335d | Left hand Bat | Right arm Slow |
| Reserved Players | Innocent Mwebaze | 20y 282d | Right hand Bat | Right arm Medium |
| Ronald Lutaaya | 21y 78d | Left hand Bat | – |
The Uganda T20 World Cup 2024 Match Schedule
Uganda will have its first match against Afghanistan on June 4 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The remaining matches are below:
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4 Jun | 5th Match, Group C | Providence Stadium, Guyana | AFG VS UGA |
| Thu, 6 Jun | 9th Match, Group C | Providence Stadium, Guyana | PNG vs UGA |
| Sun, 9 Jun | 18th Match, Group C | Providence Stadium, Guyana | WI Vs UGA |
| Sat, 15 Jun | 32nd Match, Group C | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | NZ Vs UGA |
The Uganda national team would be highly anticipating its matches in the tournament. Fans and the Ugandan people have high expectations for the team. The players are all set to give their all and make a mark in the T20 World Cup International 2024.
FAQ
Q. Who is the captain of the Uganda T20 World Cup Squad 2024?
Brian Masaba T20 World Cup Squad 2024.
Q. Who is the Vice Captain of the Uganda T20 World Cup Squad 2024?
Riazat Ali Shah is the Vice Captain of T20 World Cup Squad 2024
Q. Who is the wicketkeeper of the T20 World Cup squad in 2024?
Fred Achelam is the wicketkeeper for the T20 World Cup squad in 2024.
Q. Who are the reserved players of the Uganda T20 World Cup Squad 2024?
Innocent Mwebaze and Ronald Lutaaya are the reserved players of the Uganda T20 World Cup Squad 2024.
