Uganda book their slot for the 2024 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup

December 1, 2023 6

Uganda will make their first appearance at a cricket World Cup next year after qualifying yesterdayfor the T20 tournament to be hosted by the West Indies and the United States.

A nine-wicket win over Rwanda secured Uganda second place in the African regional qualifying event, joining Namibia at the 2024 T20 World Cup while eliminating Zimbabwe from contention.

Uganda bowled Rwanda out for just 65 and knocked off the runs in 8.1 overs to record their fifth win in six matches in Windhoek.

They did not participate in the 2021 showpiece after the ICC suspended Zimbabwe’s membership because of government interference.

Zimbabwe also failed to reach the last two 50-over World Cups. Their recent absence in India cost them the chance to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Final list of the 20 teams qualified for next year’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies:

Afghanistan

Australia

Bangladesh

Canada

England

India

Ireland

Namibia

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand