Cricket Highlights, June 14: T20 WC 2024 (Match 32) – Uganda vs New Zealand

Uganda vs New Zealand (Match 32) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the recent T20 match between New Zealand and Uganda, highlighting the dominant performance of the New Zealand bowlers and the struggles faced by the Ugandan batting lineup. Trent Boult and Tim Southee delivered an exceptional opening spell, dismantling Uganda’s top order with precision and pace. Left-arm spinners Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra further compounded Uganda’s woes, leading to a dramatic collapse. 

Uganda managed to post a mere 40 runs, with only Kenneth Waiswa reaching double figures. New Zealand’s chase was swift and efficient, completing the target in just 5.2 overs with minimal loss. This match underscored the vast gap in experience and skill between the two teams, with New Zealand’s bowlers proving too formidable for the inexperienced Ugandan side.

Trent Boult unleashed fierce, full inswingers, and Tim Southee relentlessly targeted the stumps, while Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra expertly tested both edges of the bat with their left-arm spin. The outcome was another dismal collapse for Uganda, their inexperienced batters unable to withstand the high-quality New Zealand bowling attack.

Uganda crumbled to a total of 40 all out in the 19th over, with only Kenneth Waiswa managing to reach double figures. The team hit just three boundaries throughout their innings, struggling to find scoring opportunities as New Zealand’s bowlers consistently beat their bats.

New Zealand swiftly chased down the target in just 5.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Santner, Lockie Ferguson, and Ravindra then took over the attack. Santner struck first, drawing an edge from Ronak Patel that was neatly caught by wicketkeeper Devon Conway.

Ferguson soon followed by dismantling Waiswa’s stumps. Riazat Ali Shah and Dinesh Nakrani found themselves equally powerless against New Zealand’s bowlers, and by the end of the 14th over, Uganda was reeling at 27 for seven. Their sole consolation was exceeding their previous lowest T20 score of 39, set against the West Indies. Even seasoned batters from stronger teams would have struggled with Boult’s opening over. He began with a pair of inswinging yorkers to Ronak Patel, who managed to get off strike on the second ball.

Boult’s subsequent deliveries were precise and swinging sharply. He trapped left-hander Simon Ssesazi plumb in front before breaching Robinson Obuya’s defenses with a delivery that curved through the gate. After Boult’s devastating double-wicket over, which yielded just one run, Southee bowled a maiden over, followed by another maiden from Boult—Uganda’s top order frequently failing to make contact with the ball.

The duo bowled throughout the powerplay, leaving Uganda at a precarious 9 for 3, with Southee trapping Alpesh Ramjani in front during his second over. The chase was relatively straightforward, with the only wicket Uganda managed coming through a stroke of luck Riazat getting Finn Allen caught down the leg side with a full delivery.

New Zealand found it challenging to hit boundaries initially, managing only two in the first four overs. However, with such a modest target, singles and twos sufficed. Conway sealed the game with consecutive boundaries off Juma Miyagi.

Uganda vs New Zealand Scoreboard

Uganda – 40 (18.4)

New Zealand – 41/1 (5.2)

Result – New Zealand won by 9 wickets

Player of the match – Tim Southee

Tim Southee

Uganda vs New Zealand Playing XIs

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