T20 World Cup 2024: Match 18, WI vs UGA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 World Cup match between WI vs UGA?

Co-hosts West Indies (WI) will square off against Uganda (UGA) in the 18th match of the T20 World Cup 2024, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on (Sunday) June 9.

The Rovman Powell-led side won their opening game of the tournament against Papua New Guinea at the same venue. Bowling first, West Indies restricted Assad Vala-led side to 136/8, all thanks to exceptional bowling from Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph who shared four wickets amongst them. In reply, Roston Chase played a match-winning innings of 42* to help his side register a five-wicket victory.

On the other hand for Uganda, the forthcoming game will be playing their third match of the event. Notably, Brian Masaba and Co. suffered a huge 125-run defeat against Afghanistan in their opening fixture. But the side came back strong in their second game against Papua New Guinea and registered a narrow three-wicket victory while chasing a mere 77.

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Match Details:

Providence Stadium, Guyana Pitch Report

The pitch conditions at the Providence Stadium are expected to be challenging for the batters. The surface is expected to be slow and offers inconsistent pace, making it a two-paced wicket. Additionally, the new ball will likely swing, providing the bowlers an advantage. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first at this wicket.

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WI vs UGA Head-to-Head Record

Tomorrow's fixture will be the first face-off between these two teams. They have never faced each other in T20Is before. 

WI vs UGA Probable Playing XIs

West Indies: 

Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (capt), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

Uganda:

Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, Alpesh Ramjani, Kenneth Waiswa, Brian Masaba (c), Juma Miyagi, Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga

WI vs UGA Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter of the Match:

Roston Chase could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Uganda. The all-rounder looked in solid touch in their opening fixture against Papua New Guinea, scoring an unbeaten 42 runs to take his team across the line. The 32-year-old has featured in 14 T20Is and has scored 252 runs at a strike rate of 129.23. His performance will be crucial in the upcoming match against an inexperienced Uganda side.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match:

Cosmas Kyewuta could be the best bowler in the upcoming fixture against West Indies. The 22-year-old pacer has picked those crucial wickets for his side in every game of this tournament so far. With four wickets in two games, Kyewuta is the highest wicket-taker for Uganda in the marquee event. His spells will be crucial against a star-studded batting line-up of West Indies.

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Today's Match Prediction: WI to win the match

Scenario 1

West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Power Play Score: 30-40

First Innings Score: 135-145

WI win the match

Scenario 2

Uganda win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Power Play score: 40-50

First Innings Score: 145-155

WI win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.