Nigeria's Junior Female YellowGreens Reach U-19 T20 Semis
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens achieved a significant milestone by securing a place in the semi-finals of the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 after defeating Malawi by 94 runs in Tanzania. The team maintained an impressive performance, having previously won against Uganda by four wickets.
In the match against Malawi, Nigeria batted first and scored 152 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Key contributions came from Shola Adekunle, who scored 32 runs, and both Omosigho Eguakun and Beauty Oguai, who added 26 runs each.
Captain Christabel Chukwuonye contributed 20 runs off 12 balls. In response, Malawi struggled and was bowled out for just 58 runs in 18.3 overs, showcasing Nigeria's dominance in the match.
This victory solidified Nigeria's position as a leading contender for the qualification ticket to the World Cup.
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