Papua New Guinea Vs Uganda
Papua New Guinea vs. Uganda (T20 World Cup 2024) – Match Brief
Result: Uganda won by 3 wickets (with 2 overs to spare)
Venue: Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana
Date: June 5th, 2024 (already played)
Toss: Uganda won the toss and elected to bowl first
Key Performers:
- Uganda: Riazat Ali Shah (42 runs, Player of the Match)
- Papua New Guinea: Lega Siaka (32 runs)
Summary:
Uganda secured their first-ever T20 World Cup victory in a thrilling low-scoring encounter against Papua New Guinea. Restricting PNG to a meagre 77 runs, Uganda chased down the target with two overs remaining thanks to a composed knock from Riazat Ali Shah. This win marks a significant milestone for Ugandan cricket, while PNG will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches.