Afghanistan win with lots to spare
The Free Press Journal|June 05, 2024
Farooqi's five-for, Gurbaz, Zadran power them to 125-run win over Uganda
Afghanistan win with lots to spare

154 For the first wicket is the second highest partnership in T20 World Cup

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi produced a fiery spell after Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's solid opening partnership to begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 125-run victory over debutants Uganda here.

Kolkata Knight Riders opener Gurbaz (76 off 45 balls) and his partner Zadran's (70 off 46 balls) struck fluent fifties to register the second highest opening partnership (154) in the men's T20 World Cup as Afghanistan posted a challenging 183/5 after being asked to bat.

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