Uganda Beat PNG By 3 Wickets To Claim Historic T20 World Cup Win

Uganda scripted their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup against Papupa New Guniea.

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The African side bundled PNG at 77 runs with an exceptional bowling show.

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For Uganda, four bowlers fetched a two-wicket haul.

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Captain Brian Masaba picked one, giving away just 17 runs.

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Coming to chase, Uganda lost four wickets during the powerplay.

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Middle-order batter Riazat Ali Shah held the wicket at one end.

Riazat survived 56 balls and contributed 33 runs to the board.

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All-rounder Juma Miyagi chipped in with a crucial 13-run cameo.

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The other Uganda batters returned with a one-digit score.

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Kenneth Waiswa finally completed the chase in the 19th over.

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