Both teams are coming to the Providence Stadium after beating PNG. For West Indies, it was a sure thing. Their win against PNG was a given. But Uganda did not have the same expectations from fans. In essence, their win against PNG came as a shock to many fans. While we can’t go on to call it an upset, the game still defied all the predictions. Hat tip to Uganda for pushing their best to script this win which has brought along tons of hope and opportunities for Uganda cricket. The most important of which is that their chances of getting on the train to Super 8s, though still unlikely, have only increased. This game will make the path more clear for teh African team.
West Indies have only played one game so far and they almost snatched the victory from the jaws of PNG. Set to play against New Zealand and Afghanistan after this fixture, the Windies would hope to get a boost to their morales in this match. Beating both the Kiwis and Afghanistan would be a task greater than what it sounds like. So to begin fighting for second place on the table, this outing against Uganda presents them with the best chance.
Team Overview:
A cameo by Riazat Ali Shah helped Uganda over the line in the game against PNG but from what we know such things do not fancy transpiring daily. Especially if they want to give West Indies a good run for their money, their top order needs to take charge. The batsmen put up a disappointing show during the game against Afghanistan as well which saw them getting totaled for just 58 runs There is no denying that it is commendable how the team has managed to get used to the conditions in the Caribbean but if they hope to make it to the next level, they need to set the bar a little higher for themselves. Uganda will be playing their third match at the Providence stadium, if anything this could help them make better decisions.
No host nation has ever won a T20 World Cup but then again no nation also had never won the T20 World Cup twice when the Windies brought home a pair. The reason why they are successful in this format is because they have what it takes to win crucial games. It’s their power-hitting skills. While the other teams in this group struggled to find a solution to the Nicholas Pooran problem, the Rovman Powell-led team invented another beast; Roston Chase. What they need to work on is their bowling because they can not afford any fumbles against Uganda.
Head-to-head Match:
Uganda and West Indies have never played against each other in a T20 match. This match at the Providence stadium would be the first time both teams will meet in the battleground.
Weather and Pitch Report:
The skies in Guyana will remain full of grey clouds but there are no reports of the game getting influenced by ran. The pitch is slow and a high-scoring game can not be expected here. Spinners would hold sway here and pacers can expect to get assistance early in the game.
Prediction:
Uganda would need to make a momentous effort to win this game, the amount of effort they currently are not capable of mustering. This makes West Indies more likely to get over the line at the Providence Stadium.
Where to Watch:
You can watch the games on the following platforms as per your region:
- India – Star Sports
- Pakistan – PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Myco (Live streaming) and Tamasha app (Live streaming)
- USA and Canada – Willow TV
- England – Sky Sports Network
- Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean
- New Zealand & Australia – Sky Sports NZ, Prime Video
- Other regions – SuperSport, Sirasa, CricLife, STARZPLAY
