A nail-biting low-scoring thriller unfolded at the Providence Stadium in Guyana as Uganda edged past Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets in Match 9 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

This was Uganda’s first-ever win in the mega ICC tournament.

Papua New Guinea struggles with the bat

Uganda elected to bowl first and their decision proved to be a good one. Papua New Guinea batters struggled against the Ugandan bowling attack, with none of them managing to score a significant total. Only Lega Siaka (12), Hiri Hiri (15) and Kiplin Doriga (12) reached double digits as the entire team was bundled out for a meager 77 runs in 19.1 overs.

Frank Nsubuga was the pick of the Ugandan bowlers, claiming two wickets for just 4 runs.

Uganda chases down target with 10 balls to spare

Chasing a modest target, Uganda’s start was shaky as they lost their top three batsmen cheaply. However, a fighting knock from Riazat Ali Shah (33 runs off 56 balls) steadied the ship. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Uganda kept chipping away at the target. Juma Miyagi (13) provided valuable support to Shah, and with some late hitting, Uganda eventually chased down the target with ten balls to spare, finishing on 78/7 in 18.2 overs.

Alei Nao (2/16) and Norman Vanua (2/19) were the most successful bowlers for PNG, but their efforts were not enough to secure victory.

For his crucial knock that anchored the chase, Riazat Ali Shah was deservedly awarded the Player of the Match award.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted:

History made in Guyana as Uganda win their first-ever Men’s T20 World Cup game, defeating Papua New Guinea for the first time! 🇺🇬🏏🎉 #PNGvUGA

Photo: @CricketUganda pic.twitter.com/DKO5V8gUKP

— Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo) June 6, 2024

🇵🇬PNG: 77/10 (19.1)
🇺🇬Uganda: 78/7 (18.2)🏆

Uganda you did it! First win in a T20 World Cup in just the second match and that in a debut tournament. A beautiful story. A win for the ages. Despite the early wobble—26/5– the sixth wicket partnership of 35 runs ensured Uganda…

— Ashwin (@Ashwinkharel) June 6, 2024

HISTORY!!!!
Congratulations @CricketUganda on the 1st ever #T2OWorldCup win. Wow #WeAreCricketCranes pic.twitter.com/HxtHfdwq7r

— Nile_lotus (@KibuuleFranco) June 6, 2024

Player Of the Match Award goes to Riazat Ali Shah👏#thefinisher#T20WorldCup#WeAreCricketCranes pic.twitter.com/46QyLwWQX9

— Nina Kakwanzi (@kakwanzinina) June 6, 2024

Expertly anchoring the innings ⚓️

Riazat Ali Shah is awarded the @aramco POTM after his crucial knock guided Uganda to their maiden #T20WorldCup victory 🥇 #PNGvUGA pic.twitter.com/rIq03BSgj0

— ICC (@ICC) June 6, 2024

Historic win for Uganda…

They get their 1st win of this T20 Worldcup against PNG.

Partnership between Riazat ali 33(56)
And juma miyagi 13(16) helps Uganda to chase down 77 target with 3 wickets remaining.

Congratulations @CricketUganda pic.twitter.com/KxWDmnHU1b

— Lakulish (@lakulish08) June 6, 2024

There goes our first win at a world cup….. hurraayyy #WeareCricketcranes #ICCT20Worldcup… @ICC @CricketUganda @CricketFansUg @BrianX49 @davour23 @martin_ondeko @ImKwaiswa8 @Deusmuhumuza88 @PeterDellaPenna @janetmbabazi19 @NBSportUg @AllanDarren

— Doreen Gonahasa (@DoryneGonahasa) June 6, 2024

What a moment for @CricketUganda 🔥 they beat png on their second wc match ❤️

Go well Uganda 🇺🇬 #T20WC #PNGVSUGA pic.twitter.com/Wv69FsJ3MB

— Rowzan Ghimire (@GhimireRowzan) June 6, 2024

A win for @CricketUganda at the #t20worldcup pic.twitter.com/mQUgeZ8BQZ

— BenTee (@bensonbent) June 6, 2024

@CricketUganda YESSSSS YESSSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! WE get our First win at the #T20WorldCup What GOD can not do does not Exist!!! 😭 #WEARETHECRICKETCRANES. So proud of this team🥹

— Your Uncle From Arua 😎 (@Edwin_Vybz) June 6, 2024

Congratulations, @CricketUganda, for that fantastic victory in our maiden World Cup. Kudos to Riazat and Miyaji for giving us hope after a nerve-wracking power play #T20WorldCup #WeAreCricketCranes

— ADANYA (@andyluken1) June 6, 2024

RALLY ROUND THE CRICKET CRANES!!!!

Well done to @CricketUganda 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/9hMrKyM2iI

— PJ Goedhals (🇺🇲 via 🇿🇦) Ⓥ (@PJGoedhals) June 6, 2024

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