ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Match 18: West Indies vs Uganda - Cricket Match Predictions - June 9th

ere are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for ICC Men's T20 World Cup Match 18, to be played between West Indies and Uganda on the 9th June.

Match 18- West Indies vs Uganda (Providence Stadium, Guyana, Providence)


Current Form Uganda:

Uganda are currently placed at the 3rd position in Group C points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Uganda in the World Cup is Riazat Ali Shah with 44 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Uganda in the World Cup is Cosmas Kyewuta with 4 scalps under his belt.

Uganda have won their previous thriller of a match against Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets.

Papua New Guinea batted first and they posted a total of 77 before being bowled out. The top order fell like a pack of cards and never showed any fight. Hiri Hiri and Kiplin Doriga played knocks of 15 and 12 runs respectively to save PNG from sheer embarrassment. For Uganda, Frank Nsubuga picked up 2 wickets for 4 runs and helped bowl PNG out for a paltry 77.

During the chase, Papua New Guinea struck early and picked up 3 wickets for 6 runs. Just when things looked difficult for Uganda, Riazat Ali Shah played a match winning knock of 33 runs in 56 balls to take Uganda home with 3 wickets in hand.

Current Form West Indies:

West Indies are currently placed at the 2nd position in Group C points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for West Indies in the competition is Roston Chase with 42 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for West Indies in the competition is Andre Russell with 2 scalps under his belt.

West Indies have won their first match of the World Cup against Papua New Guinea by 5 wickets.

Papua New Guinea batted first and they posted a total of 136 for 8 in 20 overs. The start wasn't encouraging and they lost 4 wickets for just 50 runs. Sese Bau played brilliantly and scored 50 runs in 43 balls to help PNG get to a respectable total of 136 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, West Indies lost Johnson Charles quite early into the innings. Brandon King played well and scored 34 runs to bring West Indies closer to the finish line. Roston Chase then played a match winning knock of 42 runs in 27 balls to take West Indies home with 5 wickets in hand.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

West Indies

Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

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? – Uganda

Who will win?-  West Indies

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Brandon King (West Indies), Simon Ssesazi (Uganda)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Roston Chase (West Indies), Alpesh Ramjani (Uganda)

Most Sixes – Nicholas Pooran (West Indies), Simon Ssesazi (Uganda)

Player of the Match- Brandon King (West Indies)

Team Scores Batting first – West Indies 150+, Uganda 100+

Match Handicap: West Indies



*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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