Uganda have created history by qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the first time in their history. The Cranes beat Rwanda in their final group game to seal qualification behind hosts Namibia. The 2024 T20 World Cup will therefore have South Africa, Namibia and Uganda as its three African representatives.
Why didn’t Zimbabwe qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
Two early defeats- one to Nambia and the other to Uganda, sealed Zimbabwe’s fate. The Chevrons were in particular left ruing the defeat to Uganda, where Tendai Chatara’s 20-run 18th over proved very costly. Zimbabwe had a better net run rate than Uganda, but finished two points lower than them.
Kenya started the campaign well and were in the hunt for qualification until their penultimate game against Uganda, but lost a crucial game against the Cranes, and then capitulated against Zimbabwe in their final clash to ultimately settle for fourth spot.