Nigeria qualify for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

The Junior Female Yellow Greens will now represent Nigeria at the global tournament for the second time.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria secured the ticket after beating Zimbabwe by four runs in the final of the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1. Captain Christabel Chukwuonye top-scored with 21 runs off 19 balls, while Beauty Oguai and Jessica Bieni contributed 19 and 15 runs, respectively. In response, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 94 in 19.5 overs, with Nigeria’s bowlers and fielders maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

Jennifer Godwin took two wickets, while Shola Adekunle

Jennifer Godwin took two wickets, while Shola Adekunle claimed one. Zimbabwe’s chase was led by Salem Princess Museka, who scored 27 runs off 32 balls to keep her side in contention. With Zimbabwe needing six runs from the final over and having nine wickets down, Nigeria needed one more wicket to secure victory. She held her nerve and bowled Vanessa Nyasha Maedza with the fifth delivery to end Zimbabwe’s innings at 94 runs.

The victory secured Nigeria’s second appearance at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup and underlined the progress of the country’s junior women’s cricket programme. The qualification also reflects the growing depth of talent emerging through Nigeria’s women’s cricket development system.

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