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Uganda qualifies for T20 World Cup (Source: Twitter)
In a historic turn of events, the Uganda cricket team etched its name in the annals of the sport by securing qualification for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. Thursday witnessed jubilant scenes in the Ugandan dressing room as they confirmed their maiden appearance in a senior World Cup after a triumphant display in the African leg of T20 World Cup qualifiers in Windhoek.
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Uganda's path to qualification was sealed with a decisive victory over Rwanda in their final game, securing their spot alongside Namibia. The elation for Uganda, however, came at the cost of heartbreak for Zimbabwe, who narrowly missed out on the coveted opportunity despite a commendable win against Kenya in their concluding fixture.
The Chevrons now face a disheartening phase of exclusion from major cricket events. Having also missed out on the recently concluded ODI World Cup, Zimbabwe's absence extends to the 2025 Champions Trophy, marking a three-year hiatus from the multinational events. It's worth noting that the top eight teams from the recently concluded ODI World Cup got tickets to the Champions Trophy 2025.
Uganda thrashed Rwanda by nine wickets in final league game
Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe had displayed a commanding performance against Kenya, securing a resounding victory by 110 runs. Sikandar Raza's masterful innings of 82, coupled with Sean Williams' half-century, propelled Zimbabwe to a formidable total of 217/4. However, their fate hung in the balance, contingent on Uganda's performance against Rwanda.
The Cricket Cranes, defying Zimbabwe's aspirations, delivered a stellar performance by bowling Rwanda out for a mere 65 runs. Uganda chased down the target with remarkable efficiency, accomplishing the task in just 8.1 overs with nine wickets to spare. This victory not only marked Uganda's historic qualification but also broke Zimbabwean hearts, leaving them to ponder their exclusion from the forthcoming T20 World Cup set to take place in the Caribbean and the United States next summer.