At 43, Frank Nsubuga’s T20 World Cup debut was extraordinary. His crucial role in bowling out Papua New Guinea for just 77 runs set the stage for Uganda’s victory.
In a historic match between debutants, Uganda triumphed over Papua New Guinea in a Group C encounter at Guyana’s Providence Stadium.
Led by a disciplined bowling performance, Uganda secured their first-ever win in the men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday, rebounding from a 125-run defeat to Afghanistan in their first game.
Nsubuga’s figures of 2/4 were key to Uganda’s victory. His economy rate of four runs conceded was the lowest ever for a bowler completing their full four-over spell in the tournament, surpassing South Africa’s Anrich Nortje’s previous record.
Supported by Alphesh Ramjani (2/17), Cosmas Kyewuta (2/17), and Juma Miyagi (2/10), Uganda’s bowling attack showed remarkable unity, restricting Papua New Guinea’s batting lineup.
Despite a challenging start in their chase, Uganda found stability through Riazat Ali Shah’s composed innings of 33, ultimately leading them to victory.
This historic win marks a significant milestone for Uganda in T20 cricket and sets the stage for their upcoming clash against co-hosts West Indies on Sunday morning at the same grounds.
