New Zealand showcased a dominant bowling performance to rout Uganda in a one-sided encounter at the T20 World Cup. Trent Boult set the tone early with searing inswinging deliveries, claiming crucial wickets in his fiery opening spell. Boult’s onslaught began with two inswinging yorkers, dismissing Ronak Patel and Simon Ssesazi in quick succession, before Tim Southee joined the fray, adding pressure with his accurate bowling.
Uganda’s batting lineup struggled against New Zealand’s relentless attack, collapsing to a mere 40 all out in the 19th over. Only Kenneth Waiswa managed to reach double figures as the inexperienced Ugandan batters faltered against the quality of New Zealand’s bowling unit. Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra compounded Uganda’s misery with their left-arm spin, further dismantling the middle order.
In response, New Zealand chased down the target of 41 runs in just 5.2 overs, losing only one wicket in the process. While Uganda managed to dismiss Finn Allen with a stroke of luck, New Zealand’s batsmen remained composed throughout the brief chase. Devon Conway, finishing the game with consecutive boundaries, ensured a swift victory despite a slow start in finding boundaries early on.
The comprehensive win underlined New Zealand’s bowling prowess and their ability to swiftly wrap up matches in such tournaments. For Uganda, it was a stark reminder of the challenges posed at the international level, particularly against top-tier teams like New Zealand.
The result leaves New Zealand in a strong position in their group as they continue their campaign in the T20 World Cup, while Uganda will need to regroup quickly to bounce back from this heavy defeat.
