Tarouba (Trinidad), Jun 15 (PTI) New Zealand registered their first win of the ongoing T20 World Cup, defeating Uganda by nine wickets here.

New Zealand put up a complete bowling performance to dismiss Uganda for a paltry 40 before gunning down the target in 5.2 overs with opener Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra remaining unbeaten on 22 and 1 respectively.

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Pacer Tim Southee (3/4) was the pick of the bowlers for the BlackCaps with fellow quick Trent Boult (2/7), spinners Mitchell Santner (2/8) and Rachin Ravindra (2/9) picking up two wickets apiece.

Brief Scores:

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Uganda: 40 all out in 18.4 overs (Kenneth Waiswa 11; Tim Southee 3/4)

New Zealand: 41 for 1 in 5.2 overs (Devon Conway 22 not out; Riazat Ali Shah 1/10)

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