In T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand beat Uganda by nine wickets
The New Zealand cricket team registered their first victory of the ongoing season of the T20 World Cup, defeating Uganda by nine wickets here.
New Zealand put up a complete bowling performance to dismiss Uganda for a paltry 40 before chasing down the target in 5.2 overs, with both openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra remaining unbeaten on 22 and 1, respectively.
Fast bowler Tim Southee (3/4) was the pick of the bowlers for the Black Caps, with fellow quick Trent Boult (2/7), spinners Mitchell Santner (2/8), and Rachin Ravindra (2/9) picking up two wickets apiece.
Brief Scores:
Uganda: 40 all out in 18.4 overs (Kenneth Waiswa 11; Tim Southee ¾)
New Zealand: 41 for 1 in 5.2 overs (Devon Conway 22 not out; Riazat Ali Shah 1/10)