Uganda’s Cricket Team Achieves Historic Win at the Twenty20 World Cup
The Ugandan cricket team, led by skipper Brian Masaba, made history with their first-ever victory at the Twenty20 World Cup. The team celebrated their thrilling three-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in a low-scoring match in the Caribbean with their unique brand of joy and gratitude.
In the match, Uganda bowled out PNG for just 77 runs, setting a modest target for themselves. However, their chase was not without challenges as they lost wickets early on, falling to 26/5 by the seventh over. Riazat Ali Shah’s composed 33 and Juma Miyagi’s supportive 13 helped stabilize the innings, leading Uganda to victory with 10 balls and three wickets to spare.
After the win, the Ugandan team lined up on the boundary rope to bow and thank the fans who had traveled to support them, showing their unity and gratitude. A video capturing their celebratory song and dance on the field quickly went viral, highlighting the team’s infectious enthusiasm and the historic nature of their triumph.
Masaba expressed his pride in the team after the match, calling the win a special moment. The journey to this historic victory for Uganda included navigating through the African qualifying stages to secure a spot in the 20-team global tournament, surpassing Zimbabwe, a long-time full member of
