In a Group C encounter at Providence Stadium in Guyana, Uganda faced Papua New Guinea in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, where Uganda’s veteran spinner, Frank Nsubuga, etched his name in T20 World Cup history.
Just one match after Uganda’s historic World Cup debut, the 43-year-old Nsubuga made headlines. He became the second-oldest player ever in a T20 World Cup, surpassing Australian Brad Hogg’s record. Nsubuga now ranks just behind Hong Kong’s Ryan Campbell as the oldest player in the 2024 tournament.
After winning the toss, Uganda’s captain Brian Masaba chose to field first. He also made history by selecting 43-year-old Nsubuga over Henry Ssenyondo in the playing eleven.
Top Oldest Players in T20 World Cup History:
- Ryan Campbell (Hong Kong) – 44 Years 34 Days
- Frank Nsubuga (Uganda) – 43 Years 282 Days
- Brad Hogg (Australia) – 43 Years 45 Days
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 42 Years 36 Days
Nsubuga played a pivotal role in Uganda’s dominating bowling performance, dismissing Papua New Guinea for a mere 77 runs in 19.1 overs. His economical four-over spell yielded 2 crucial wickets for just 4 runs, including the dismissals of Hiri Hiri and Charles Amini. This impactful performance adds another chapter to Nsubuga’s remarkable T20 World Cup story.
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