Uganda qualify for their first-ever Men's T20 World Cup

Uganda made history by earning a spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup, which will be held in the USA and the West Indies. 

All 20 teams have now been confirmed for the big event. Namibia were the first team from Africa to qualify. 

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has suffered yet another setback as they failed to qualify for two straight ICC events.

Uganda beat Rwanda by nine wickets on Thursday to qualify for the mega event.

With five wins from six matches, Uganda ensured a top-two finish and edged past Test-playing Zimbabwe. 

Tanzania were easily beaten by Uganda by eight wickets in the first qualifier. But Namibian all-rounder David Wiese's outstanding 4/17 in the subsequent match handed them a six-wicket loss.

The African team then triumphed spectacularly, overcoming Zimbabwe by five wickets. While captain Sikandar Raza's 48* was the highlight of his team's performance, Uganda's bowling attack, spearheaded by Dinesh Nakrani (3/14), held the Chevrons to 136-7.

Both Alpesh Ramjani (40) and Riazat Ali Shah (42) led the Cricket Cranes during the chase. They pulled off a huge upset by winning by five wickets.

With this effort behind them, the team easily defeated Nigeria. They then defeated Kenya by 33 runs to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup.

Uganda easily defeated Rwanda by nine wickets to guarantee the same. They produced an excellent bowling performance, bowling Rwanda out for just 65. By the ninth over mark, the target was achieved.