Ruthless New Zealand decimate Uganda to register first win in T20 World Cup

TAROUBA: A ruthless bowling performance, followed by Devon Conway’s quick knock helped New Zealand ease past Uganda in the 32nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Brian Lara Stadium on Friday.

Set to chase a modest 41, New Zealand chased down the total in just 5.2, courtesy of Conway’s 22.

The Kiwi side started things cautiously as they lost Finn Allen, who scored 9 off 17, in the fifth over with 24 runs on the board.

However, Conway struck Juma Miyagi for back-to-back fours to finish the match in 5.2 overs. Conway scored 22 off 15 with the help of four boundaries.

For Uganda, Riazat Ali Shah picked the only wicket.

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New Zealand inserted Uganda to bat first and Trent Boult proved the decision right as he picked back-to-back wickets in the first over with one run on the board.

Uganda failed to recover after a disastrous start and kept losing wickets at an alarming rate. They were subsequently bundled out at a paltry total in 18.4 overs.

Kenneth Waiswa was the only batter to amass the double figures as he top-scored for the associate nation with 11. Whereas, Fred Achelam (9) was the only other notable contributor.

Tim Southee spearheaded New Zealand’s bowling attack with the bowling figures of 3-4, while Boult, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra claimed two wickets each.

This nine-wicket victory was New Zealand’s first victory in the ongoing tournament after being knocked out after two back-to-back losses against Afghanistan and West Indies.

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