Uganda's Frank Nsubuga bowls most economical spell in men's T20 World Cup history - Cricket Winner

Uganda’s 43-year-old spinner Frank Nsubuga etched his name in the cricket record books by bowling the most economical four-over spell ever in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as well.

Nsubuga made headlines with his spell

Nsubuga registered the figure – 4 overs, 2 maidens, 4 runs and 2 wickets during Uganda’s Group C match in the T20 World Cup against Papua New Guinea at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 5 as well.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Uganda removed half of the PNG side for under 50 in the 11th over. Nsubuga’s first wicket came when he clean-bowled Charles Amini for a mere 5 runs and then sent back Hiri Hiri (15) after trapping him before the stumps as well. Uganda eventually bowled out PNG for 77 in 19.1 overs as well.

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Fewest runs conceded in full 4 overs (men’s T20 WC)

4 – FRANK NSUBUGA🇺🇬 v PNG, 2024*
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8 – Ajantha Mendis🇱🇰 v ZIM, 2012
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Besides Nsubuga, Alpesh Ramani (2 for 17), Cosmas Kyewuta (2 for 17) and Juma Miyagi (2/10) also shone with the ball.

“My first big tournament, first World Cup and to finish with figures of 2 for 4, I’m still pinching myself,” said 43-year-old Nsubuga during the mid-innings break. “The ball wasn’t coming on and I bowled on the slower side. We needed to bowl wicket-to-wicket…You just enjoy yourself, you never know what’s coming for you. I’m looking after the young boys, they’re looking after me.”

However, Uganda, who are making their T20 World Cup debut, got hammered by Afghanistan in their opening match of the tournament, while PNG had lost to co-hosts West Indies.