AFG vs UGA, T20 World Cup 2024 in Photos: Fazalhaq Farooqi Stars as Afghanistan Beat Uganda in Their Tournament Opener

Afghanistan defeated Uganda by a massive 125 runs, after bowling them out at just 58 runs at Providence in Guyana. (AP)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran added a 154-run opening stand, registering the second-highest opening stand in T20 World Cup history. (AP)

Uganda's Brian Masaba and Cosmas Kyewuta tried to check Afghanistan's momentum by taking two wickets each, but they still managed to reach a total of 183/5. (AP)

In the second innings, Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed a five-for in his four overs, conceding just nine runs. (AP)

Naveen-ul-Haq and skipper Rashid Khan picked two wickets each, bundling Uganda in 16 overs. (AP)

Robinson Obuya's 14 (25) and Riazat Ali Shah's 11 (34) were the highest scores for the Ugandan side. Others could not cross the single-digit mark. (ICC Cricket)