Nsubuga delivers most economical spell in T20 World Cup history as Uganda notch first ever win

Uganda off-spinner Frank Nsubuga, the oldest player in the T20 World Cup at the age of 43, returned with the best figures in the history of T20 World Cup – 2/4 in four overs, to help the East African nation register their first-ever win in the tournament history.

Uganda, competing in the tournament for the first time, defeated Papua New Guinea (PNG) by three wickets at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday (June 5).

“Pretty special win for us, since it is the first win at the World Cup. Doesn't get more special than this. Super proud of this group of guys, putting in the work to get a win for their country at the World Cup is very special. It's been quite a journey, 3-4 years of very hard work both by the players and the cricket board back home to make this happen. Getting to the World Cup was very special, this is even more special,” said Uganda skipper Brian Masaba after the win.

Nsubuga was one of four Uganda bowlers to collect a couple of wickets, with Alphesh Ramjani (2/17), Cosmas Kyewuta (2/17) and Juma Miyaga (2/10) also getting in on the act as Papua New Guinea were dismissed off the first ball in the final over of their innings for just 77.

Uganda were reduced to 6/3 in reply as Papua New Guinea threatened to fightback, but Riazat Ali Shah (33) held his nerve to ensure the side clinched their first win at a Men's T20 World Cup.

Nsubuga bettered the economy of Anrich Nortje, who had conceded only seven runs in South Africa’s first match of the ongoing tournament.  

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