Akeal Hosein’s Magical Fifer Propels West Indies to Stunning Victory Over Uganda

Akeal Hosein dazzled with a five-wicket haul, leading West Indies to a commanding 134-run victory over Uganda in the T20 World Cup. Hosein's career-best 5/11 figures bowled out Uganda for a mere 39 runs. Key runs from Johnson Charles and Andre Russell bolstered the West Indies' innings to 173/5.

In a masterclass of left-arm spin, Akeal Hosein claimed an impressive fifer as hosts West Indies crushed Uganda by 134 runs in the T20 World Cup. His career-best figures of 5/11 depleted the Ugandan batting lineup, dismissing them for just 39 runs, the joint-lowest total in the history of the men's T20 World Cup.

Johnson Charles' 44-run knock and Andre Russell's 30 not out ensured West Indies posted a formidable 173/5. The victory significantly boosted their Net Run Rate to 3.574, enhancing their prospects of finishing in the top two of Group C.

Uganda's innings never gained momentum as Hosein spun a web around their batsmen, picking early and crucial wickets. His phenomenal performance marked the best bowling figures by a West Indian in T20 World Cup history, leaving Uganda to succumb under relentless pressure.