New Zealand secured their first win of the current T20 World Cup by defeating Uganda by nine wickets. Uganda were dismissed for a low score of 40 runs, and New Zealand successfully chased down the target in just 5.2 overs. Opener Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra remained unbeaten on 22 and 1 runs respectively. Among the bowlers, Tim Southee was the standout performer for New Zealand, claiming 3 wickets for 4 runs, while Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, and Rachin Ravindra each picked up 2 wickets. The brief scores were as follows: Uganda: 40 all out in 18.4 overs (Kenneth Waiswa 11; Tim Southee 3/4) and New Zealand: 41 for 1 in 5.2 overs (Devon Conway 22 not out; Riazat Ali Shah 1/10).