PNG scored 77 in 19.1 overs, where as Uganda scored 78/7 in 18.2 overs.
So, finally Uganda beat PNG by 3 wickets.
Uganda and Papua New Guinea experienced contrasting outcomes in their second game of the T20 World Cup, with Uganda securing a historic victory.
After being dominated by Afghanistan in their first game, Uganda made a strong comeback against a resilient PNG side that had previously shown great character against hosts West Indies.
Ultimately, Uganda emerged victorious in the low-scoring match, marking their maiden World Cup win.
Where was the game won?
At the death.
Until the final moments, PNG had a chance for a dramatic victory.
Both teams had similar scores after the 15th over and had each lost six wickets.
However, PNG collapsed from that point, getting all out, while Uganda held their nerve, losing only one wicket in that phase to secure the win.
| Parameters | Uganda | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 21 | 13 |
| Wickets | 4 | 1 |
Papua New Guinea
Powerplay: Disaster strikes early
Phase score – 33/3 [RR: 5.5, 4s/6s: 3/0]
Not much can go right when your skipper departs for a second-ball duck.
Adding insult to injury, he wasted a review on a straightforward decision.
PNG managed a few boundaries after that, but losing two wickets in seven deliveries put them on the backfoot.
Middle overs: The downfall continues
Phase score – 23/3 [RR: 2.55, 4s/6s: 1/0]
Just one boundary was hit in this phase, reflecting PNG’s struggle.
A concerning run rate of 2.55 further highlighted their plight.
A needless run out and Frank Nsubuga’s stunning spell compounded their woes.
Charles Amini’s attempt to break the shackles against the 43-year-old spinner backfired as he lost his stumps.
Nsubuga’s back-to-back wicket maidens left him with figures of 4-2-4-2, the most economical in T20 World Cup history.
Death overs: A swift end
Phase score – 21/4 [RR: 5.04, 4s/6s: 0/1]
Kiplin Doriga, struggling at 4 off 16, briefly revived hopes by hitting the first six of the innings.
However, PNG’s highlight was short-lived as they continued to lose wickets.
Doriga was trapped leg-before-wicket in the same over, and skipper Brian Masaba struck in the next.
PNG couldn’t bat out their 20 overs, ending with just 77 on the board.
Uganda
Powerplay: PNG’s fightback
Phase score – 25/4 [RR: 6.25, 4s/6s: 1/0]
Uganda’s powerplay saw just one boundary, a telling stat.
Despite a rocky start, aided by wides, they managed to reach 25 runs.
PNG stunned Uganda early, taking three wickets in the first 13 balls.
From 6/3, Uganda slowly dragged themselves to safety before Alpesh Ramjani’s stumps were shattered just before the end of the powerplay.
Middle overs: A period of consolidation
Phase score – 40/2 [RR: 4.44, 4s/6s: 1/0]
Assad Vala, making up for his batting failure, struck in his first over after the powerplay, leaving Uganda reeling at 26/5.
At this point, PNG seemed poised for victory.
However, Riazat Ali Shah and Miyagi began a period of consolidation.
With the required run rate manageable, they focused on steadily ticking the scorecard.
Riazat capitalized on a reprieve, while Miyagi’s push for a non-existent second run added drama.
Death: Job well done, Uganda!
Phase score: 13/1 [RR: 3.90, 4s/6s: 0/0]
The small target allowed Uganda to scrape through despite a lack of conviction.
Regular singles reduced the target to single digits before Riazat’s departure while attempting a glory shot.
By then, the game was all but won, and Uganda completed their famous victory with 10 balls to spare.
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