T20 World Cup: Uganda Beat PNG By Three Wickets To Notch Up Maiden Win - In Pics

A collective effort from the bowlers and a gritty knock from Riazat Ali Shah took Uganda to their first-ever win at a T20 World Cup match on Thursday (June 6). Alpesh Ramjani, Cosmas Kyewuta, Juma Miyagi and Frank Nsubuga chipped in with two wickets apiece as Uganda bowled ONG out for a mere 77 runs. But their chase began on a shaky note and at one stage, Uganda were five down for just 26 runs in 6.3 overs. Riazat then played a responsible knock to take the Brian Masaba-led team past the target with three wickets in tact.

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Updated on: 6 June 2024 12:13 pm

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Uganda's Kenneth Waiswa, center left, and captain Brian Masaba shake hands to celebrate the team's 3-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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Uganda Vs Papua New Guinea Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Uganda's Kenneth Waiswa scores the winning runs for a 3-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Uganda's Riazat Ali Shah plays a shot against Papua New Guinea during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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Papua New Guinea vs Uganda Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Uganda's Robinson Obuya rolls on the pitch while fielding against Papua New Guinea during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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PNG vs UGA Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Uganda's wicket keeper Simon Ssesazi, left, tries to stump Papua New Guinea's Kiplin Doriga during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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UGA vs PNG Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Papua New Guinea's Chad Soper is bowled out by Uganda's captain Brian Masaba for four runs during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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Uganda Vs Papua New Guinea Match Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Papua New Guinea's Hiri Hiri bats against Uganda during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.

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Uganda Vs Papua New Guinea T20 World Cup Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Papua New Guinea batsman Charles Amini is bowled out by Uganda's Frank Nsubuga for five runs during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana.