ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 - 32nd Match - Group C - New Zealand vs Uganda
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Cricket Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 - 32nd Match - Group C - New Zealand vs Uganda - June 15th
Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 32nd match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played between New Zealand and Uganda (Group C) on the 15th of June.
LIVE SCORES - Match 32 - Group C - New Zealand vs Uganda (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba)
Current Form New Zealand:
New Zealand are currently placed at the bottom most position in Group C points table with 2 losses to their credit.
New Zealand are out of the Super 8 contention as both West Indies and Afghanistan have qualified from their Group with 3 wins each.
The top run scorer for New Zealand in the World Cup is Glenn Phillips with 58 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for New Zealand in the World Cup is Trent Boult with 5 scalps under his belt.
New Zealand have lost their previous match against West Indies by 13 runs.
West Indies batted first and they posted a total of 149 for 9 in 20 overs. The start was terrible as they lost 6 wickets for just 58 runs. This is when Sherfane Rutherford showed his class. He smashed 68 runs in 39 balls, stayed not out and took his team past the 140 run mark to finish at 149 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, New Zealand got off to a horrible start, losing Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra early on. Finn Allen tried to keep the team afloat by scoring 26 runs but he too got out at a wrong time. The middle order except for Glenn Phillips lost their way and kept throwing their wicket away. New Zealand were eventually restricted to 136 for 9, as they lost the match by 13 runs.
Current Form Uganda:
Uganda are currently placed at the 3rd position in Group C points table with 1 win to their credit.
Uganda are out of the Super 8 contention as both West Indies and Afghanistan have qualified from their Group with 3 wins each.
The top run scorer for Uganda in the competition is Riazat Ali Shah with 47 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Uganda in the competition is Brian Masaba with 5 scalps under his belt.
Uganda have lost their previous match against West Indies by a huge margin of 134 runs.
West Indies batted first and they posted a total of 173 for 5 in 20 overs. Brandon King got out early on in the innings. Johnson Charles played a patient knock of 44 runs to keep the scoreboard ticking. The real impetus was provided by Andre Russell who smashed 30 runs off 17 balls to help West Indies get to 173 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Akeal Hosein ran through the top order of Uganda, picking up 5 wickets to derail their batting resources. Only one batter in the Ugandan team was able to cross the 10 run mark as they were bowled out for 39, losing the match by 134 runs
Let’s have a look at the squads:
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears
Uganda
Brian Masaba (c), Riazat Ali Shah (vc), Kenneth Waiswa, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Nsubuga, Ronak Patel, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Bilal Hassun, Fred Achelam, Robinson Obuya, Simon Ssesazi, Henry Ssenyondo, Alpesh Ramjani and Juma Miyaji. Reserve players: Ronald Lutaaya and Innocent Mwebaze
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – New Zealand
Who will win?- New Zealand
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Dinesh Nakrani (Uganda)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Brian Masaba (Uganda)
Most Sixes – Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Dinesh Nakrani (Uganda)
Player of the Match- Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
Team Scores Batting first – New Zealand 150+, Uganda 70+
Match Handicap: New Zealand
*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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