Power-packed West Indies will take on spirited Uganda in the 18th T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday. The hosts enter the match following a 5-wicket win over Papua New Guinea. A big win tomorrow will take them closer to the Super 8, especially in the wake of New Zealand losing by a big margin.
Meanwhile, Uganda has also beaten PNG, but expecting a similar result against West Indies will require much effort.
Guyana National Stadium Pitch Report
Guyana’s Providence Stadium has been a bit of a mystery to everyone, with teams batting first having a big advantage. Pitch tends to slow down in second innings, and batters need to be careful with their shot selection.
Guyana National Stadium Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 33
Matches won batting first: 15
Matches won bowling first: 14
Average 1st innings score: 126
Average 2nd innings score: 96
Highest total recorded: 194/5 (20 Ov) by INDW vs NZW
Lowest total recorded: 46/10 (14.4 Ov) by BANW vs WIW
WI vs UGA Head-to-Head
Both teams will be playing for the first time against each other.
WI vs UGA Top Players Predictions
Roston Chase (WI):
Roston Chase was the star of West Indies’ last game and showcased how to tackle the spinners on tough surfaces. He scored 42 off 27 balls and will again be the key man against Uganda. He is arguably his team’s best batter, and his play in the middle overs is likely to dictate the fate of the match.
Brandon King (WI):
Brandon King has evolved in recent years, and his play against spinners has been top notch. King scored 34 runs in tough conditions and was the reason why West Indies won against PNG. If King gives good start to West Indies in powerplay, it can build launchpad for others.
Akeal Hosein (WI):
Akeal Hosein is going to be the West Indies’ lethal gun in these conditions, and in the first game also, he was a star performer in the bowling department. He bowled three overs and only conceded 9 runs. His opening spell always hit tone for West Indies.
WI vs UGA Hit or Miss Prediction
Juma Miyagi (UGA): Juma Miyagi was the star for Uganda in the last game, and on Guyana’s slow pitch, he can again be lethal. He uses his cutters to perfection and can trap big hitting West Indies’ batters. His spell in the middle overs is going to be crucial for West Indies’ successful
WI vs UGA Conditions-based Predictions
- The team batting first will have a big advantage
- One batsman needs to hold one end till the end
- Pacers need to use cutters to exert help from the pitch
WI vs UGA Match Predictions
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Bowlers will dominate in this match, and the odds for the West Indies to lose the first wicket under 25.5 runs are at 1.85x. The West Indies are favourites, with odds at a 1.01x rate. Nicholas Pooran will be the biggest card for West Indies and is tipped to score 25.5 runs at odds of 1.85x.
WI vs UGA Winner Predictions
West Indies are clear favourites, and there’s a big difference in the quality of both teams.
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