New Zealand vs Uganda — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • Uganda won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, New Zealand took on Uganda on Feb 12, 2026, 11:42 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Uganda won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 333 runs and 9 wickets fall between New Zealand (164/5 in 20.0 overs) and Uganda (169/4 in 15.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (164/5)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 164/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Mark Chapman spearheaded the batting effort with 42 runs off 28 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Finn Allen, who contributed 40 runs off 29 deliveries, while Daryl Mitchell added 31 (26b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Brain Masaba (C) led the bowling figures with 2/19 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.33), assisted by Frank Nsubuga (2/24 in 3.0 overs).
3. Uganda Chase & Second Innings Summary (169/4)
Pursuing a target of 165 runs for victory, Uganda recorded 169/4 in 15.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.27 runs per over. Ronak Patel anchored the chase for Uganda with 62 runs from 33 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 187.9), alongside Roger Mukasa who chipped in with 44 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Glenn Philips delivered a key spell of 1/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while James Neesham finished with 1/19 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Roger Mukasa and Ronak Patel (Uganda), who combined for 69 runs off 35 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Finn Allen making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Brain Masaba (C) (Uganda) topped the match rankings with 156.0 total points, followed closely by Ronak Patel (100.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Brain Masaba (C).