In a historic feat, Akeal Hosein etched his title within the annals of ICC T20 World Cup historical past, delivering a spellbinding efficiency towards Uganda. The left-arm spinner registered one of the best figures for a West Indies bowler within the match, scalping a powerful 5/11 in 4 overs. Opening the bowling for the group, Hosein performed a pivotal position in West Indies’ resounding victory by 134 runs within the Group C encounter at Windfall Stadium, Guyana.
Johnson Charles and Andre Russell lead the cost
Selecting to bat first, West Indies showcased their batting prowess with a commanding show towards Uganda. Brandon King and Johnson Charles laid a stable basis, setting the stage for a formidable whole. Charles anchored the innings with a well-compiled 44 runs, supported by worthwhile contributions from Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell and an explosive cameo from Andre Russell. Their collective effort propelled the West Indies to a formidable whole of 173/5 of their allotted 20 overs.
Mind Masaba shines for Uganda
Uganda’s bowlers toiled arduous to include the circulate of runs towards a formidable West Indian lineup. Regardless of efforts from Brian Masaba (2/31) and early breakthroughs from Alpesh Ramjani and Dinesh Nakrani, Uganda struggled to take care of consistency. They confronted an uphill battle towards the onslaught from the West Indies’ batters and couldn’t forestall them from posting a frightening whole.
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Akeal Hosein and Alzaari Joseph run riot
In pursuit of 174 runs, Uganda’s batting lineup crumbled underneath the relentless strain imposed by West Indies’ bowling assault. Hosein and Alzarri Joseph ran riot with their fiery tempo and correct line, dismantling Uganda’s batting order. Other than a defiant knock by Juma Miyagi (13), Uganda’s batters failed to supply any vital resistance, succumbing to West Indies’ relentless bowling assault. Hosein’s disciplined bowling yielded 5 wickets for simply 11 runs, whereas Joseph wreaked havoc together with his uncooked tempo, claiming two wickets for a mere six runs. Romario Shepherd and Russell supplied essential breakthroughs, making certain Uganda’s batting lineup by no means discovered their footing.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
A spinner in Samuel Badree was so good with the brand new ball for West Indies once they gained the #T20WorldCup in 2016. Akeal Hosein has certain put in a roaring efficiency in an identical position this time round. #WIvUGA
— S Sudarshanan (@Sudarshanan7) June 9, 2024
Akeal Hosein!!!!!! That’s all I hadda kind
— David Koylass (@DavidKoylass) June 9, 2024
Fifer for Akeal Hosein. Think about the hardest communities the place weapons run the present, youngsters should not protected & dad and mom wrestle to maintain their youngsters out of gangs. That’s Laventille in Trinidad the place this child is from. Cricket was his nice escape. This and extra is why we love sports activities
— Karen Madden (@karendmadden) June 9, 2024
Akeal Hosein. That’s it. That’s the tweet.
— Barbados Royals (@BarbadosRoyals) June 9, 2024
Akeal simply casually choosing up 5 wickets in a T20 World Cup Match. Take a bow sir. Effectively performed.
— Mark Ramjohn (@MARamjohn) June 9, 2024
Magical magical spell Akeal Hosein they can’t decide any supply he’s bowling
— . (@v3leedsinfidel) June 9, 2024
Akeal Hosein is on
4-11-5
#WIvUGA #t20USA #T20WC
— Pawan Kumar
(@Prince11R) June 9, 2024
Greatest figures in T20Is for Akeal Hosein 5/11 excellent is the phrase. As what one instructor from Palmeras would inform me sometimes unstoppable that is the phrase to explain that spell.#T20WorldCup2024 #WIvsUGA pic.twitter.com/cNlpCq5wae
— Tyrelle Audain
(@tjaudain) June 9, 2024
Akeal Hosein is essentially the most underrated spinner & new ball bowler at present. 5 wkts for 11
Very skillful & has lovely craft
. Good all-rounder: finisher & a wonderful fielder for West Indies.
Must be hyped extra & be constantly a part of IPL too.#AkealHosein #WIvsUGA
— Kanishk Johri (@KanishkJohri) June 9, 2024
Akeal Hosein, what a implausible spell this has been. Effectively deserved fifer
— Mayank (@ImMayankB) June 9, 2024
I like to see Nicholas Pooran’s pleasure celebrating Akeal Hosein’s triumphs with him!
#WI Rallaaaayy-haay-ha-haaayy!
— Jabari Fraser (@JabariFraser) June 9, 2024
This man is on fireplace!
The 2nd greatest bowling figures by a West Indian in T20Is!
#WIREADY | #T20WorldCup | #WIvUGA pic.twitter.com/1wsSMbeQ5n
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 9, 2024
