T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand beat Uganda to register their first win in the tournament
New Zealand he went on to win by nine wickets Uganda in a one-sided contest at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday. Opting to bowl first, New Zealand’s bowling attack proved too strong for the Ugandan batsmen, bowling them out for a paltry 40 runs in just 18.4 overs.
Uganda falls short of New Zealand’s bowling genius
None of the Ugandan batsmen managed to build a significant innings, only Kenneth Waiswa (11 runs) managed to reach double digits. New Zealand’s bowling attack was disciplined, with Tim Southee (3/4) leading the way. Trent Boult (2/7), Mitchell Santner (2/8), Lockie Ferguson (1/9), and Rachin Ravindra (2/9) all chipped in with important wickets, ensuring that Uganda never went away.
New Zealand registers an easy victory
Chasing a small target of 41 runs, New Zealand openers Devon Conway (22 not out) and Finn Allen (9 runs) ensured a quick victory. The two opened a partnership of 30 runs before Allen was dismissed. New Zealand reached the target in just 5.2 overs with nine wickets to spareshowing the gap in class between the two sides.
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– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 15, 2024
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Southee’s brilliant performance of 3 wickets for just 4 runs earned him the man of the match award.
Tim Southee wrote his name in T20 World Cup history with an amazing spell of 3/4 in 4 overs! 🤯
His accuracy and deadly swing left Uganda reeling, giving New Zealand their first win in style in the tournament. 🇳🇿🎉 #NZvUGA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/HHwd4N7dBQ
– Deepak. (@TheCricTeam) June 15, 2024
Low run rates in an innings in the Men’s T20 World Cup
- 2.14 – Uganda vs New Zealand, Tarouba, 2024
- 3.25 – Uganda vs West Indies, Guyana, 2024
- 3.52 – Oman vs England, North Sound, 2024
- 3.62 – Uganda vs Afghanistan, Guyana, 2024
- 3.71 – Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Chattogram, 2014
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