Nigeria Cricket Team Claims Historic Win Over Uganda
Nigeria stunned Uganda by one run in a thrilling ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C match at the Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja. This victory was significant as it marked Nigeria's first win against Uganda in their 14 T20I encounters.
Nigeria batted first, scoring 148 runs in 19.4 overs, led by Isaac Danladi's 47 runs off 28 balls. Despite a promising start, Nigeria lost wickets regularly, with Joseph Baguma taking four wickets for Uganda.
In response, Uganda's chase was initially strong, with Riazat Ali Shah scoring 60 runs off 36 balls. However, Nigeria's bowlers, particularly Sylvester Okpe and Isaac Okpe, turned the game around.
In a tense final over, Uganda needed two runs to tie but ended up at 147 for nine after Juma Miyagi was run out. This victory completed Nigeria's perfect five-match campaign in the qualifier, securing them the Africa Sub-Regional C title and a place in the next round of the qualifying series.
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