T20 WC: NZ beat Uganda by nine wickets

Tobago: In the 32nd match of the T20 World Cup, New Zealand defeated Uganda by nine wickets after a one-sided encounter.

 New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first against Uganda.

Against New Zealand, the entire Ugandan team was bowled out for 40 runs in 18.2 overs.

First innings

Batting first against New Zealand, Uganda's Kenneth Wiswa scored 11 runs while no other player in the team could enter double figures.

Bowling first against Uganda, New Zealand's Tim Southee took three wickets, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner and Richan Ravindra took two wickets each while Lockie Fergus took one wicket.

Second innings

Chasing Uganda's 40 runs, New Zealand chased down the target of 41 runs in 5.2 overs for the loss of one wicket.

The two teams in Group C of the T20 World Cup are competing at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.

It is pertinent to note that the teams of Afghanistan and West Indies have qualified for the Super-VIII stage from Group C.