Danladi's 90 Leads Nigeria to Victory Over Zambia
Nigeria's YellowGreens secured their second consecutive victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C with a nine-wicket win over Zambia in Abuja. Isaac Danladi was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 90 runs off 47 balls, while Selim Salau added a half-century, reaching a milestone of 1,063 T20I runs for Nigeria.
Chasing a target of 143 runs, Nigeria reached 146 for one in just 14.5 overs, sealing the win with 31 balls to spare. Zambia, who batted first after winning the toss, managed to score 142 for nine, with Ismail Kara leading their batting effort with 82 runs off 44 balls.
Nigeria's bowlers, particularly Abdullahi Ismail, who took three wickets for nine runs in four overs, effectively restricted the Zambian batsmen. The opening partnership of 125 runs between Danladi and Salau set the foundation for the chase.
This victory follows Nigeria's previous 160-run win over The Gambia, enhancing their chances for qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final.
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