Papua New Guinea’s batting woes continued at the ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday morning. After electing to bat first, PNG could only muster a meager 77 runs before being dismissed in 19.1 overs.
Hiri Hiri top-scored for PNG with a fighting 15 runs, while Lega Siaka and Kiplin Doriga chipped in with 12 runs each. The rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalize, with no other batsmen reaching double digits.
Uganda’s bowling attack capitalized on PNG’s fragile batting display. Four Ugandan bowlers picked up two wickets apiece, effectively dismantling the PNG innings.
This match presents a crucial opportunity for both teams in Group C. Both Uganda and Papua New Guinea are searching for their first win in the tournament. Uganda suffered a heavy defeat to Afghanistan in their opening match, while PNG fell short against the West Indies.
With a modest target to chase, Uganda will be confident of securing their first victory. However, PNG will be desperate to bounce back and avoid another setback in the competition.
