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New Zealand Defeats Uganda by 9 Wickets, Bowls Out for 40 Runs in T20 World Cup

Jun 15, 2024, 03:03 AM

New Zealand secured their first victory of the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Uganda by 9 wickets in Trinidad. The match, held in Tarouba, marked the first-ever meeting between New Zealand and Uganda in a T20 World Cup. Uganda was bowled out for a total of 40 runs, which is the third-lowest all-out total in men's T20 World Cup history. Tim Southee delivered an exceptional performance, taking 3 wickets for just 4 runs and was awarded the Player of the Match. New Zealand played with an unchanged XI and chased down the target with ease, achieving a 9-wicket win. Key players included Kane Williamson and Brian Masaba.