Here's Sampath: Second lowest-total at the men's T20 World Cup against an associate nation, behind the 69 all-out by Hong Kong vs Nepal in 2014.
9pm Well, everything that could have gone wrong for PNG, went wrong for them. They lost their skipper in the first over and could not recover thereafter. Bau, who registered a fifty against the West Indies, fell soon after, and the dots kept adding up in the middle overs. There were a couple of cameos, but extras ended up as the second-highest contributor, and that tells a story in itself.
In stark contrast, Uganda were sensational with the ball, continuing on from the last third of their bowling innings against Afghanistan. Nsubuga was the star of the show, giving up only four runs in his four overs and picking up two wickets. Miyagi and Kyewuta bagged two wickets apiece, with Masaba also popping up with a scalp. Ramjani, who started it all off with Vala's scalp, also returned to dismiss Doriga.
Uganda will be pretty pleased with the first half of this game, and they will fancy their chances of getting the job done. PNG, on the other hand, will need something really special to turn this around. Join us in a bit for the run-chase!
Frank Nsubuga: It was a very good moment for me. I am so excited the way I started my first World Cup game. Very exciting. The ball was not coming onto the wicket. The coach said we needed to bowl straight and wicket-to-wicket. (On keeping the nerves in check) You just have to forget everything and focus on watching the ball. Just enjoy yourself. Looking after the young guys, and also they are looking after me. Our team is very exciting. They are young guys and experienced guys. We have come here to just have fun at this World Cup.
N Vanua c †Ssesazi b Kyewuta 5 (17m 10b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
Right. One over left. Kyewuta to bowl. Vanua on strike. Can PNG somehow get up to 85?
END OF OVER:19 | 3 Runs 1 Wkt | PNG: 77/9 | RR: 4.05
- John Kariko0 (2b)
- Norman Vanua5 (9b)
- Juma Miyagi4-0-11-2
- Cosmas Kyewuta3-0-17-1
Kariko might look to just keep this out, thereby allowing Vanua strike for the final over
Kariko is the last batter in. Miyagi stays over the wicket to the left-hander
A Nao b Miyagi 5 (10m 6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 83.33
Miyagi to bowl the penultimate over. Can Vanua make something of it?
END OF OVER:18 | 5 Runs | PNG: 74/8 | RR: 4.11
- Alei Nao4 (4b)
- Norman Vanua4 (7b)
- Cosmas Kyewuta3-0-17-1
- Brian Masaba4-0-17-1
67 dots this innings already
Kyewuta returns
As the ball has gotten older, the instances of it keeping low have increased. That said, this is certainly not a 69-8 after 17 overs pitch. PNG will be chuffed if they can get close to 100 from here
END OF OVER:17 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | PNG: 69/8 | RR: 4.05
- Norman Vanua2 (4b)
- Alei Nao1 (1b)
- Brian Masaba4-0-17-1
- Alpesh Ramjani4-1-17-2
A few running repairs for Masaba. Looks like his left leg is causing him pain. He is staying on, though, and that is a good sign for Uganda
Nao joins Vanua
