Here's Sampath with another stat: First instance of three bowlers conceding less than 10 runs while bowling their full-quota of four overs in a men's T20I innings - Southee, Boult and Ferguson.
10:06pm A clinical, professional and ruthless bowling display by New Zealand. Playing for pride, they won the toss and made the most of the conditions. Boult and Southee got it to hoop around corners with the new ball, denting Uganda multiple times in the powerplay. Santner then hoodwinked the batters with his changes of pace and his guile, with Ferguson and Rachin also among the wickets. Southee, arguably, was the pick of the bunch, with figures of 4-1-4-3.
Nothing to shout about for Uganda. Only Waiswa got into double-digits and the gulf in quality, especially against a bowling unit of NZ's ilk, was evident. They did well to drag out their innings into the 19th over but the fact that they resorted to survival after the first few overs summed it up for them.
NZ are well in control at the half-way stage and even that seems an understatement. After the disappointment against Afghanistan and the West Indies, they would want to get this done quickly and get on the board. Join us in a bit for the run-chase!
Tim Southee: (On the team's bowling plans) In the last couple of games, it has been a tricky surface. Tried to bring the stumps into play and think we did that tonight. (On the conditions) Tough conditions. As a bowler, there is plenty on offer if you hit the right areas. Same for both teams, so it is about how you can adapt and figuring out what is a score you can defend. (On his bowling) Feeling really good. had a nice, little break after a busy coupled of years. Feel fresh and nice to get a breather leading into this.
C Kyewuta c Mitchell b Santner 1 (4m 6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 16.66
This will not be Uganda's lowest score at this T20 World Cup, and that seems to be a cause for celebration for their fans in the stands. Santner to bowl the penultimate over
END OF OVER:18 | 1 Run 2 Wkts | UGA: 40/9 | RR: 2.22
- Cosmas Kyewuta1 (2b)
- Brian Masaba3 (20b)
- Tim Southee4-1-4-3
- Trent Boult4-1-7-2
Kyewuta is the last batter in. Southee is on a hat-trick. Can he get it?
J Miyagi lbw b Southee 0 (2m 1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Miyagi in at 10
F Achelam lbw b Southee 9 (16m 13b 1x4 0x6) SR: 69.23
Southee to bowl the 18th
Sohum T: "RR the most expensive bowler of the day for NZ. Going at 3 runs per over. :-)" -- So far, yes
END OF OVER:17 | 2 Runs | UGA: 39/7 | RR: 2.29
- Fred Achelam9 (10b)
- Brian Masaba3 (20b)
- Trent Boult4-1-7-2
- Rachin Ravindra3-1-9-2
Around the wicket again
Over the wicket now
Boult back for his final over. He would love another wicket here. Around the wicket
END OF OVER:16 | 8 Runs | UGA: 37/7 | RR: 2.31
- Brian Masaba2 (16b)
- Fred Achelam8 (8b)
- Rachin Ravindra3-1-9-2
- Lockie Ferguson4-0-9-1
