NEW DELHI:
Uganda
were thrashed by
New Zealand
by nine wickets in a
T20 World Cup
Group C clash of already-eliminated teams at the
Brian Lara Stadium
in Tarouba, Trinidad.
Tim Southee
took 3/4 and
Trent Boult
returned with 2/7 as Uganda were bundled out for a paltry 40 in 18.4 overs.
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The
Black Caps
then raced to their victory target in just 5.2 overs for the loss of only one wicket.
Uganda's 40 all out is the third lowest team total T20 World Cup history.
Uganda also have to their name the second lowest team total T20 World Cup history.
Lowest totals in T20 World Cup history:
- 39: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Chattogram, 2014
- 39: Uganda vs West Indies, Providence, 2024
- 40: Uganda vs New Zealand, Tarouba, 2024
- 44: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2021
- 47: Oman vs England. North Sound, 2024
- 55: West Indies vs England, Dubai, 2021
- 58: Uganda vs Afghanistan, Providence, 2024
- 60: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Chattogram, 2014
- 60: Scotland vs Afghanistan, Sharjah, 2021
- 68: Ireland vs West Indies, Providence, 2010
New Zealand's exit from the tournament was confirmed by Afghanistan's win over Papua New Guinea on Thursday.
New Zealand registered their biggest win by balls remaining in all T20Is, surpassing the previous record of 74 against Kenya in Durban during the inaugural T20 World Cup edition back in 2007.
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