Uganda enters the record books for an unwanted reason; equals Netherlands' 10-year-old shambolic record

The Uganda national cricket team entered the record books for an unwanted reason during the match against the West Indies in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The Uganda national cricket team, led by Brian Masaba, equaled the record for the lowest score in the history of the T20 World Cups.

The West Indies registered a comprehensive 134-run victory over Uganda in the 18th match of the World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, June 8 (local time). Uganda was bowled out for just 39 runs in 12 overs while chasing a 175-run target in their second match of the tournament.

Uganda Equals Netherlands' Record For The Lowest Total In T20 World Cup

Uganda matched the Netherlands' record for the lowest total in a T20 World Cup match. The Netherlands were also bowled out for 39 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2024 T20 World Cup in Chattogram.

Lowest Scores In T20 World Cup

The West Indies also secured the second-highest margin of victory, in terms of runs, in T20 World Cup history. The Windies also registered their highest margin of victory, in terms of runs, in T20I cricket, surpassing their 84-run win over Pakistan in Mirpur in the 2014 T20 World Cup.

Akeal Hosein Bags Five Wicket Haul While Defending Target

The two-time T20 world champions won the toss and chose to bat first. The West Indies posted a competitive total of 173/5 in 20 overs. Opener Johnson Charles top-scored with 44 runs off 42 balls. Andre Russell played a cameo of 30 off 17 balls in the death overs, while Captain Rovman Powell contributed 22 runs.

The left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein stood out with an impressive five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/11 in four overs. Alzarri Joseph claimed two wickets, while Romario Shepherd, Andre Russell, and Gudakesh Motie each secured one wicket, contributing to one of the biggest victories in the T20 World Cups.

Credit To Akeal Hosein - Rovman Powell

Rovman Powell acknowledged a slightly flat performance in the first game. The Windies skipper credited Akeal Hosein's outstanding bowling performance and highlighted that he has delivered similar performances against top sides as well.

"We talk about improving. We were a little flat in the first game. We had some rust in the first game. We were 60 percent in the first game. Now, we are operating at 70-80 percent. Credit to Akeal, no wonder why he is the number 3 ranked bowler in this format. He has done the same against top sides as well. He bowled wicket to wicket and did his job. Cricket isn't that easy here and teams need to play well. The Guyanese crowd have been superb," Rovman Powell said.

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