ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Debutants Uganda beats Papua New Guinea for first-ever win
Uganda chased down the target with 10 balls to spare against Papua New Guinea.
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Uganda claimed their first ever T20 World Cup win with a three-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea at Providence Stadium on Wednesday in a low-scoring but tense encounter at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The African side bowled out Papua New Guinea for 77 and after struggling at 26-5 in reply reached the target in 18.2 overs with Riazat Ali Shah top-scoring with 33.
Riazat put on a crucial sixth wicket partnership of 35 with Juma Miyagi (13) which effectively won the game for the tournament debutants.
But Papua New Guinea will rue the moment that Riazat, on eight, was dropped by Charles Amini, who misjudged a relatively simple catch.
The Pacific Islanders had their work cut out trying to defend such a low total but were also undone in part by some loose bowling, conceding 15 wides.
After that let-off, Riazat played a disciplined and focused innings until, with just three needed to win, he skied a catch to John Kariko at third man.
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...
