Uganda faced the West Indies on Sunday in a Twenty20 World Cup match and collapsed to 39 all out. This tied the Netherlands’ record low against Sri Lanka in 2014. The West Indies won the toss and chose to bat, posting 173 for five. The match ended with a staggering 134-run victory, marking the second-largest winning margin in T20 World Cup history.
Uganda’s innings began poorly, with Roger Mukasa being dismissed lbw by Akeal Hosein on the second ball. From there, the team’s batting display deteriorated rapidly. They struggled against the West Indies’ varied attack, with only Juma Miyaji reaching double figures by scoring 13 runs from 20 deliveries. Hosein was the standout performer, taking five wickets for just 11 runs in his four overs, dismantling Uganda’s lineup with precision.
In contrast, the West Indies faced their own challenges on the slow, low pitch. Johnson Charles top-scored with 44 runs from 42 balls, including one impressive six. Captain Rovman Powell contributed 22 runs, hitting a massive six onto the top of the grandstand. Andre Russell’s unbeaten 30 in the final over helped push the West Indies to a formidable total of 173 for five.
Hosein was named man-of-the-match and expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating “I think I needed this.” West Indies captain Rovman Powell emphasized the team’s goal of consistent improvement, noting “Last game we were flat so we just wanted to improve as a team.” This dominant victory gives
