The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has witnessed several thrilling matches, but none more so than the crushing defeat of Uganda at the hands of West Indies in Match 18. Uganda’s dismal performance saw them register the joint-lowest total in the history of the tournament, a record that will be remembered for years to come.
The Match
The match took place on June 9, 2024, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. West Indies, looking to bounce back from their opening match scare against Papua New Guinea, won the toss and opted to bat first. They put up a respectable total of 173/5 in their 20 overs, with key contributions from Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, and Akeal Hosein. Uganda, on the other hand, was reduced to 39/12 in their 12 overs, a total that will be etched in the annals of cricket history as one of the lowest ever recorded in a T20 World Cup match. The team’s batting woes were evident from the start, with only a few batsmen managing to score in double digits.
The Record
Uganda’s total of 39 is the joint-lowest in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, tied with the record set by Afghanistan against Papua New Guinea in 2024. This dismal performance will be a tough pill to swallow for the Ugandan team, who will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next matches.
Key Players
- West Indies: Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, and Akeal Hosein were key players for the West Indies, contributing significantly to their total.
- Uganda: Brian Masaba, Simon Ssesazi, and Alpesh Ramjani were important players for Uganda, but their batting efforts were not enough to salvage the match.