Player of the Match
Player of the Match

11:05pm That will be all from us for this game. Over in Barbados, Oman are struggling in their run-chase against Australia, tottering at 35-4 at the moment. Head over for all the action as Abhimanyu and Madushka bring it to you. Until next time, this is goodbye from me (Shashwat), Ranjith and Vairavan. Take care, folks!

Brian Masaba, Uganda captain: Pretty special win for us. First win at the World Cup, doesn't get more special than this. Super proud of the work they put in. To get a win for their country at a World Cup, it is pretty special. It has been quite a journey. Three to four years of very, very hard work, by the players and the board back home. Getting to the World Cup was special, but this is more special. (On their bowling) When you think about it from the other day, we got our plans right. Our execution was much better. The ability to adjust very quickly to the conditions - super proud of the bowling unit, they set up the game for us. (On the fast bowlers' plan) It was pretty simple, bowl a hard length and keep it wicket-to-wicket. We got that right today and it worked in our favour. (On the partnership between Riazat and Miyagi) When you are three down early, chasing a low score, we know how it can be. It was a real scrap out there. Every run they scored was very important and kudos to them for keeping their heads down and doing the job for their teams. (On message to the fans) We have a pretty special group of fans, who travel all around the world and support us. Don't think they came expecting a win in the World Cup but this is the least we can do for them. I hope they feel as special as we do. There is a huge following back home. Staying up till 3:30 or 4:30 in the morning, it is not easy. We salute them and appreciate them. I have a couple of guys from my old school who have threatened my life if I don't give them regards live on tv (laughs). To the fans, thank you very much and keep bringing the support.

Assad Vala, Papua New Guinea captain: (On the score and the pitch) It was a difficult wicket to bat on, not just for us but for them also. We could not adapt as quickly. Runs around 100 would have been enough. We lost crucial wickets at crucial times. (On the message at the half-way stage) We spoke about how it was a tough wicket to start on. We learned from the lines and lengths they were bowling. We got three early wickets. But when defending a low score, we have to take our chances, and we gave away too many extras (as well). Those are the things, as the tournament goes on and against good players, we have to improve, moving into the games against Afghanistan and New Zealand.

10:45pm The Ugandan players are revelling in the moment. They go over to where their fans are stationed at the ground and bow down to them. This is an incredible story, and they have signed, sealed and delivered the ending of their choice.

Riazat Ali Shah, Player of the Match: It was not easy to bat on this wicket. When I was in, we lost a lot of wickets and I had to stay in. The target was not such that I had to hit big boundaries. (On his partnership with Miyagi) We were just talking about staying in, going till the end and rotating strike. It is our first World Cup and first win of the World Cup - it is a special moment for us. Coming to the big stage, it is an amazing feeling and thanks to all our supporters back home and for our fans around the world. Whether we were on the up or down, they have always supported us. After the first game, we were a bit down but we knew how talented we are, and we wanted to show the world (how good we are).

10:40pm World Cups are meant for beautiful stories. For beautiful narratives, for arcs to come to its fairy tale conclusion and tonight, we have seen another. Uganda, playing their first World Cup ever, now have two points on the board. It did not come easy, mind you. At one stage, they were 26-5 chasing 78. Then, at 35-5, Riazat sliced his swipe and you could sense Ugandan hearts sinking, only for Amini to offer him a reprieve.

Riazat then largely held his nerve, stitching together a vital partnership with Miyagi. There were a few nervy moments towards the end, namely a run out and Riazat getting dismissed, but Waiswa stuck around to get the job done.

As for PNG, well, they will be ruing what might have been, just like it was on Sunday. They bowled several wides and dropped a couple of catches - the most important being that of Riazat. Had they held on, the game could have assumed a vastly different complexion. Apart from those transgressions, their bowling group gave a good account of itself, dragging the match to the penultimate over. In the end, though, those moments and the lack of runs pulled them back.

18.2
2
Amini to Waiswa, 2 runs, History for Uganda! Their first men's T20 World Cup, and they now have their first win in the competition. Kampala, Nansana, Kira - wherever you are in Uganda, this is your moment to party. A night to savour for everyone associated with Ugandan cricket, and a night that they will never forget! This is flatter and fuller on leg stump. Waiswa gets inside the line and paddles it away fine. Smiles all around in the Ugandan camp. They have achieved what they sought to accomplish tonight, and they have points on the board!

Seven fielders inside the ring

18.1
0
Amini to Waiswa, no run, length outside off and this keeps low too. Waiswa shapes for the cut but the ball squirms well under his bat

Finally Amini gets a bowl. In the 19th over, with Uganda needing just two runs

END OF OVER:
18 | 3 Runs 1 Wkt | UGA: 76/7 (2 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 4.22, RRR: 1.00)

  • Brian Masaba0 (1b)
  • Kenneth Waiswa5 (14b)
  • Norman Vanua4-0-19-2
  • Chad Soper4-0-13-1
17.6
0
Vanua to Masaba, no run, into the track outside off. Does not bounce very much and Masaba clinks it towards extra cover
17.6
1w
Vanua to Masaba, 1 wide, another wide down leg, and this is an issue that has plagued PNG throughout. 15 runs off wides now, and Uganda inch closer to victory!

Captain Masaba walks out. How poetic would it be if he were to hit the winning runs. Uganda need 3 off 13

17.5
W
Vanua to Riazat Ali Shah, OUT, goes straight up, and taken this time! Hard length just outside off. Riazat, like he did earlier in the evening, hacks across the line and skews it off the outer half of the bat. Kariko comes running in from third man, dives forward and takes the catch. Riazat walks off to applause from his teammates and the support staff. Is it too little, too late, though, from PNG's POV?

Riazat Ali Shah c Kariko b Vanua 33 (68m 56b 1x4 0x6) SR: 58.92

17.4
0
Vanua to Riazat Ali Shah, no run, back of a length outside off. Jabbed out towards backward point
17.3
1
Vanua to Waiswa, 1 run, length just outside off. Waiswa plants his front foot and nurdles it into the gap between point and cover
17.2
0
Vanua to Waiswa, no run, fullish just outside off. Waiswa scuffs his attempted drive towards the bowler
17.1
0
Vanua to Waiswa, no run, dropped again! Short and wide outside off. Waiswa, having taken a step down the track, flashes hard at it. Slashes it uppishly towards backward point, where Bau puts it down. Relatively straightforward chance too!
17.1
1w
Vanua to Waiswa, 1 wide, another wayward delivery down leg, and PNG are not helping themselves. Called a wide, and Uganda need just four runs now!

END OF OVER:
17 | 2 Runs | UGA: 73/6 (5 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 4.29, RRR: 1.66)

  • Riazat Ali Shah33 (54b)
  • Kenneth Waiswa4 (11b)
  • Chad Soper4-0-13-1
  • Norman Vanua3-0-16-1
16.6
0
Soper to Riazat Ali Shah, no run, length on off. Riazat lets the ball come to him before meeting it right under his eyes
16.5
1
Soper to Waiswa, 1 run, length on middle and off. Waiswa bunts it to mid off and dashes across to the other end
16.4
0
Soper to Waiswa, no run, full on the stumps. Waiswa stabs it towards short mid wicket
16.3
1
Soper to Riazat Ali Shah, 1 run, length outside off. Riazat eases it down to third man
16.2
0
Soper to Riazat Ali Shah, no run, fuller outside off. Riazat plays it with an open bat face towards backward point
16.1
0
Soper to Riazat Ali Shah, no run, fullish just outside off. Riazat pokes it back towards the bowler

END OF OVER:
16 | 6 Runs | UGA: 71/6 (7 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 4.43, RRR: 1.75)

  • Kenneth Waiswa3 (9b)
  • Riazat Ali Shah32 (50b)
  • Norman Vanua3-0-16-1
  • John Kariko4-0-18-0
15.6
0
Vanua to Waiswa, no run, length ball hung outside off. Waiswa wafts at it away from his body and is beaten for pace
15.5
0
Vanua to Waiswa, no run, length just outside off. Waiswa wants to drop and run to point but Riazat sends him back
15.4
0
Vanua to Waiswa, no run, full just outside off. Waiswa comes onto the front foot and pats it to mid off

Just seven needed. If anything has to happen for PNG, it has to happen right about now

15.3
2
Vanua to Waiswa, 2 runs, low full toss on middle and off. Waiswa comes forward and clips it past mid wicket for a couple of runs

Uganda 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st1RG MukasaS Ssesazi
2nd5S SsesaziR Obuya
3rd0S SsesaziRiazat Ali Shah
4th19Riazat Ali ShahAR Ramjani
5th1DM NakraniRiazat Ali Shah
6th35Riazat Ali ShahJ Miyagi
7th14K WaiswaRiazat Ali Shah
8th3B MasabaK Waiswa

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND33062.017
AFG3214-0.305
AUS3122-0.331
BAN3030-1.709
Super Eights, Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA33060.599
ENG32141.992
WI31220.963
USA3030-3.906
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND43071.137
USA42150.127
PAK42240.294
CAN4123-0.493
IRE4031-1.293
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
AUS44082.791
ENG42153.611
SCOT42151.255
NAM4132-2.585
OMA4040-3.062
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI44083.257
AFG43161.835
NZ42240.415
UGA4132-4.51
PNG4040-1.268
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA44080.47
BAN43160.616
SL41230.863
NED4132-1.358
NEP4031-0.542