Bowlers Shine As New Zealand Thrash Uganda By 9 Wickets

Tim Southee’s three-wicket haul helped New Zealand seal their first win of the T20 World Cup 2024 as they thrashed Uganda by nine wickets.

New Zealand put up a complete bowling performance to dismiss Uganda for a paltry 40 before gunning down the target in 5.2 overs with opener Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra remaining unbeaten on 22 and 1 respectively.

Pacer Tim Southee (3/4) was the pick of the bowlers for the BlackCaps with fellow quick Trent Boult (2/7), spinners Mitchell Santner (2/8) and Rachin Ravindra (2/9) picking up two wickets apiece.