In a dismal diaplay of batting, Papua New Guinea could score just 77 runs in the group match against Uganda in ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Thursday.
Earlier, Uganda won the toss and decided to bowl first. Their decision paid off as as PNG were bundled out for only 77 runs in 19.1 overs.
In a disappointing batting performance, only three players from PNG were able to score more than ten runs.
Uganda's bowlers performed well, with Alpesh Ramjani, Cosmas Kyewuta, Juma Miyagi, and Frank Nsubuga each taking two wickets.
Both teams have suffered defeats in their opening matches. PNG put up a good fight against the West Indies, while Uganda had a tough encounter with Afghanistan, who sit atop the group.
However, one of these teams is on the verge of claiming their first-ever victory in a World Cup match.
"We will bowl. We played here previously, we know exactly what to do. We had a discussion, just need to bat well and not lose wickets in clusters," Uganda captain Brian Masaba said at the toss.
Meanwhile, PNG captain Assad Vala said: "We were also looking to field, but we'll need to bat well now. We spoke about some areas where we can improve."
Papua New Guinea: Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Alei Nao, Chad Soper, John Kariko
Uganda: Simon Ssesazi (wk), Roger Mukasa, Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, Alpesh Ramjani, Kenneth Waiswa, Brian Masaba (c), Juma Miyagi, Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga