NEW DELHI: Uganda equalled their lowest score in Twenty20 World Cup history by finishing with 39 for 39 against the West Indies on Sunday, matching the previous record set by the Netherlands against Sri Lanka in 2014.
Having won the coin toss and been put to bat, West Indies recorded 173 for 5 and went on to win by an astounding 134 runs, the second-largest margin of victory in T20 World Cup history.
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Uganda’s innings quickly collapsed, with Roger Mukasa being run out lbw by Akeel Hosing off the second ball, setting the tone for a devastating batsmanship display.
Uganda’s batsmen struggled against the West Indies’ versatile attack with only Juma Miyaji reaching double figures with 13 runs from 20 deliveries.
In reality: West Indies v Uganda
Hosein was outstanding, taking five wickets for just 11 runs in his four overs and dismantling the Ugandan batting line-up with precision. The left-arm spinner’s exceptional delivery played a key role in restricting Uganda to a record-equalling minimum score.
Earlier in the day, West Indies had their own challenges on a slow, low pitch.
Opener Johnson Charles scored 44 off 42 balls, including a towering six, and captain Rovman Powell smashed a huge six into the top of the stands to score 22. The innings, bolstered by Andre Russell’s not outright 30, including four boundaries in the final over, propelled West Indies to a commanding total of 173 for 5.
“I think we needed this,” Ho-Sing said upon receiving his man-of-the-match award. “We were hitting the ball well in the net and in the last series but it just didn’t pay off.”
West Indies captain Rovman Powell emphasised his team’s aim of continuous improvement. “We weren’t in good form in the last game so we wanted to improve as a team,” Powell said. “When you’re playing at home the pressure can get to you.”
This emphatic win gives the West Indies a lot of confidence as they head into their next match against New Zealand in Trinidad on Wednesday, while Uganda will once again need to regroup and rethink their strategy following this historic slump.
(Quoted from Reuters)
Having won the coin toss and been put to bat, West Indies recorded 173 for 5 and went on to win by an astounding 134 runs, the second-largest margin of victory in T20 World Cup history.
T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | Teams
Uganda’s innings quickly collapsed, with Roger Mukasa being run out lbw by Akeel Hosing off the second ball, setting the tone for a devastating batsmanship display.
Uganda’s batsmen struggled against the West Indies’ versatile attack with only Juma Miyaji reaching double figures with 13 runs from 20 deliveries.
In reality: West Indies v Uganda
Hosein was outstanding, taking five wickets for just 11 runs in his four overs and dismantling the Ugandan batting line-up with precision. The left-arm spinner’s exceptional delivery played a key role in restricting Uganda to a record-equalling minimum score.
Earlier in the day, West Indies had their own challenges on a slow, low pitch.
Opener Johnson Charles scored 44 off 42 balls, including a towering six, and captain Rovman Powell smashed a huge six into the top of the stands to score 22. The innings, bolstered by Andre Russell’s not outright 30, including four boundaries in the final over, propelled West Indies to a commanding total of 173 for 5.
“I think we needed this,” Ho-Sing said upon receiving his man-of-the-match award. “We were hitting the ball well in the net and in the last series but it just didn’t pay off.”
West Indies captain Rovman Powell emphasised his team’s aim of continuous improvement. “We weren’t in good form in the last game so we wanted to improve as a team,” Powell said. “When you’re playing at home the pressure can get to you.”
This emphatic win gives the West Indies a lot of confidence as they head into their next match against New Zealand in Trinidad on Wednesday, while Uganda will once again need to regroup and rethink their strategy following this historic slump.
(Quoted from Reuters)