TAROUBA (TRINIDAD), Jun 15: New Zealand registered their first win of the ongoing T20 World Cup, defeating Uganda by nine wickets here.
New Zealand put up a complete bowling performance to dismiss Uganda for a paltry 40 before gunning down the target in 5.2 overs with opener Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra remaining unbeaten on 22 and 1 respectively.
Pacer Tim Southee (3/4) was the pick of the bowlers for the BlackCaps with fellow quick Trent Boult (2/7), spinners Mitchell Santner (2/8) and Rachin Ravindra (2/9) picking up two wickets apiece.
Brief Scores:
Uganda: 40 all out in 18.4 overs (Kenneth Waiswa 11; Tim Southee 3/4)
New Zealand: 41 for 1 in 5.2 overs (Devon Conway 22 not out; Riazat Ali Shah 1/10) (PTI)
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