In a commanding performance, New Zealand secured a nine-wicket victory over Uganda in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match in Trinidad on Friday. The victory was a showcase of New Zealand’s bowling prowess, led by left-arm pacer Trent Boult, who set the tone early and dismantled the Ugandan batting lineup.
Bowling Masterclass
Trent Boult’s exceptional opening spell, where he took 2 wickets for just 7 runs, put Uganda on the back foot immediately. His early breakthroughs were crucial as Uganda struggled to recover. Boult’s teammates supported his efforts with equally impressive performances:
- Tim Southee: 3 wickets for 4 runs
- Rachin Ravindra: 2 wickets for 9 runs
- Mitchell Santner: 2 wickets for 8 runs
This collective effort saw Uganda bowled out for a mere 40 runs in the penultimate over. Kenneth Waiswa was the only Ugandan batsman to reach double figures, scoring 11 runs.
Swift Chase
New Zealand made light work of the modest target. Devon Conway’s unbeaten 22 runs guided the Black Caps to victory, as they reached the target in just the sixth over. The ease of the chase highlighted New Zealand’s dominance throughout the match.
Tournament Standings
The win moved New Zealand up to third place in Group C standings. Despite this victory, they remain out of contention for a place in the Super Eights, with Afghanistan and the West Indies already securing their spots.
Uganda’s Tournament Wrap-Up
For Uganda, this match marked the end of their T20 World Cup campaign. They managed one win out of four matches, which came earlier in the tournament against Papua New Guinea.
Conclusion
New Zealand’s comprehensive victory over Uganda in Trinidad underscores their cricketing prowess and highlights their strong bowling attack. As the tournament progresses, New Zealand will look to build on this performance, while Uganda reflects on their journey and aims to improve in future international competitions.
Teams:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Uganda: Ronak Patel, Simon Ssesazi, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Kenneth Waiswa, Brian Masaba (c), Fred Achelam (wk), Juma Miyagi, Cosmas Kyewuta
