The ‘cricket cranes’ danced and celebrated with their fans after recording their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup. Uganda claimed their first “special” win in their debut at the T20 World Cup as they beat Papua New Guinea by three wickets at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The African side bowled out PNG for 77 and, after struggling at 26-5 in reply, reached the target in 18.
2 overs in their second match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday. Keep reading The African nation celebrated their victory by dancing on the edge of the field as the team and bowed to acknowledge their fans who travelled from Africa to the Caribbean to support them. “First win at the World Cup – doesn’t get more special than this,” Brian Masaba said after the match.
“I’m super proud of this group, the work they put in. To get a win for their country at a World Cup, it’s pretty special.” Masaba’s team went through African qualifying and made it to the 20-team global tournament at the expense of Zimbabwe, a long-time full member of the International Cricket Council.
Uganda 🇺🇬 etch their name in history with a first-ever #T20WorldCup victory in their debut tournament to secure a tense 3-wicket win against Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Nicely done, Cricket Cranes 👏#WeAreCricketCranes pic.twitter.com/pg7u3gwZuh — Uganda Cricket Association (@CricketUganda) June 6, 2024 “It’s been three or four years of very hard work,” Masaba said.
“Getting to the World.