Uganda's Frank Nsubuga's World Cup record reminds us of Mahmudullah's feat

In the 2014 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh bowled out Afghanistan for just 72 runs at Mirpur. In that match, Mahmudullah Riyad delivered an impressive performance, conceding only 8 runs and taking 1 wicket in his 4 overs. Frank Nsubuga from Uganda brought back memories of Mahmudullah's achievements from ten years ago with his own performance.

Uganda secured their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup, defeating Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets. Frank Nsubuga set a record with his exceptional bowling figures in that match.

The 44-year-old Nsubuga bowled 4 overs, including 2 maiden overs, conceding only 4 runs and taking 2 wickets. This makes him the bowler with the fewest runs conceded in a 4-over spell in the T20 World Cup, surpassing South Africa's Anrich Nortje's record set earlier in the same World Cup.

 

Mahmudullah Riyad holds the fourth position on this list, making him the top performer for Bangladesh in terms of economical bowling in a 4-over spell in T20 World Cup history.

Bowlers with the Fewest Runs Conceded in a 4-Over Spell in T20 World Cup:

1. Frank Nsubuga (Uganda) - 4-2-4-2, today
2. Anrich Nortje (South Africa) - 4-0-7-4, 2024
3. Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 4-2-8-6, 2012
4. Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh) - 4-1-8-1, 2014
5. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) - 4-1-8-3, 2022