Uganda claimed its first-ever T20 World Cup win with a three-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea at Windfall Stadium on Wednesday in a low-scoring however tense encounter.
The African facet bowled out PNG for 77 and after struggling at 26-5 in reply reached the goal in 18.2 overs with Riazat Ali Shah top-scoring with 33.
Riazat placed on an important sixth wicket partnership of 35 with Juma Miyagi (13) which successfully gained the sport for the match debutants.
HIGLIGHTS – Uganda vs PNG
However PNG will rue the second that Riazat, on eight, was dropped by Charles Amini, who misjudged a comparatively easy catch.
The Pacific Islanders had their work lower out attempting to defend such a low whole however have been additionally undone partly by some unfastened bowling, conceding 15 wides.
After that let-off, Riazat performed a disciplined and targeted innings till, with simply three wanted to win, he skied a catch to John Kariko at third man.
The Ugandans celebrated their victory by dancing on the sting of the sphere because the staff, which beat out extra established cricketing nation Zimbabwe to achieve the match, picked up their first factors.
“That’s a reasonably particular win for us. You understand, first win on the World Cup,” mentioned Uganda skipper Brian Masaba.
“It doesn’t get extra particular than this. I’m tremendous pleased with this group of fellows. I imply, they’ve put within the work, they’ve put in such a shift. And to get a win for his or her nation on the World Cup may be very, very particular,” he added.
Match Scorecard: Papua New Guinea vs Uganda
Masaba had gained the toss and put Papua New Guinea in to bat and was rewarded when Alpesh Ramjani eliminated PNG captain Assad Vala with the second ball of the innings, trapping him lbw in what was a wicket-maiden opening over.
Sese Bau tried to drive Juma Miyagi however was snaffled up by Roger Mukasa who did properly to get again and make the catch from mid-off.
Tony Ura went in comparable trend as his tried drive off Cosmas Kyewuta grew to become a easy catch for Mukasa at mid-on to depart his facet struggling at 19-3 within the fourth over.
Lega Siaka seemed assured making 12 off 17 balls earlier than an ill-advised try to make a second run resulted in a run-out and when Charles Amini was bowled by Frank Nsubuga it was injury limitation time.
However solely Hiri Hiri (15) and Kiplin Doriga (12) have been in a position to make double figures because the Pacific Islanders have been bowled out with 5 balls left of their allotted 20 overs.