Chasing a target of 174 runs, Uganda were bundled out for only 39 runs
- West Indies defeated Uganda by 134 runs.
- Uganda’s total of 39 runs equals the lowes score.
- Akeal Hosein took five wickets for 11 runs.
The West Indies triumphed over Uganda by a substantial 134 runs on Sunday at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, as part of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
Uganda, chasing a target of 174 runs, were dismissed for a mere 39 runs in 12 overs, equalling the lowest team total in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup.
Lowest totals in T20 World Cup history
39 by Uganda vs West Indies (Guyana, 2024)
39 by Netherlands vs Sri Lanka (Chattogram, 2014)
44 by Netherlands vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah. 2021)
55 by West Indies vs England (Dubai, 2021)
58 by Uganda vs Afghanistan (Guyana, 2024)
Akeal Hosein, the left-arm spinner, delivered an extraordinary spell, claiming five wickets for just 11 runs in four overs. He was also named Player of the Match.
“I think I needed this. In the nets and in the previous series, I felt the ball was coming out good but I was just not getting the rewards,” Hosein expressed post-match.
“I think it is a lot of hard work. When you get success, guys are going to study you and have a plan. You always have to stay a step ahead. For me, it is just about trying to react to what the surface is doing and planning it out. Even if the ball is going both ways, you cannot do much if you don’t plan. So, it is about planning the over well. I am happy to bowl wherever the team needs me.”
Hosein made history by becoming the first West Indies bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a men’s T20 World Cup innings.
Alzarri Joseph also contributed with two wickets for six runs in three overs.
Only tailender Juma Miyagi managed to score in double digits for Uganda, remaining unbeaten on 13 runs off 20 balls.
Earlier, the West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first against Uganda. The Windies posted a total of 173-5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Johnson Charles was the top scorer with 44 runs off 42 balls, including four fours and two sixes.
Andre Russell made a swift 30 runs off 17 balls, hitting six fours.
Uganda’s captain Brian Masaba was the standout bowler, with figures of 2-31 in four overs.
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