Nsubuga creates history as Uganda beat Papua New Guinea

Uganda won their first ever T20 World Cup match with a three-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea at Providence Stadium on Wednesday.

Uganda bowled out PNG for 77 and after a poor start, reached the target in 18.2 overs with Riazat Ali Shah top-scoring with 33.

Veteran spinner Frank Nsubuga created history as Uganda dominated with the ball.

In his first T20 World Cup appearance at 43 years of age, Nsubuga collected figures of 2-4 to help bowl out Papua New Guinea for just 77.

The four runs conceded was the fewest by any bowler in the history of the Men’s T20 World Cup to have bowled their full allotment of four overs, going past the seven runs South Africa quick Anrich Nortje conceded in the Proteas’ match against Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament.

The Ugandans celebrated their victory with dancing on the edge of the field as the team, which beat out more established cricketing nation Zimbabwe to reach the tournament, picked up their first points.

“That’s a pretty special win for us. You know, first win at the World Cup,” said Uganda skipper Brian Masaba.

“It doesn’t get more special than this. I’m super proud of this group of guys. I mean, they’ve put in the work, they’ve put in such a shift. And to get a win for their country at the World Cup is very, very special,” he added.

Fewest runs conceded in four-over spell at Men’s T20 World Cup
Bowler                                                         Runs conceded      Year
Frank Nsubuga (Uganda)                           Four                        2024
Anrich Nortje (South Africa)                        Seven                      2024
Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka)                        Eight                         2012
Mahmudullah (Bangladesh)                        Eight                         2014
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)                Eight                         2022

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