Nigeria Women Crush Ghana by 136 Runs in T20i Tournament

In the Women's Five-nation Invitational T20i Tournament at TB Cricket Oval in Lagos, Nigeria's women's cricket team secured a dominant 136-run victory against Ghana. Winning the toss, Nigeria opted to bat first, posting a formidable total of 159 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs.

Christabel Chukwuony led the batting charge with an unbeaten 43 runs off 27 balls, while Lucki Pieti contributed a quick 23 runs off 17 balls. Amusa Kehind and Muheebat also provided steady support, scoring 36 runs collectively.

In response, Ghana's batting lineup struggled significantly, being bowled out for just 23 runs in 10.4 overs. Peac Usen was the standout bowler for Nigeria, claiming 3 wickets for 9 runs, while Mbam Henrietta also took 3 wickets, dismantling Ghana's lower order.

Effiong chipped in with 2 wickets, maintaining relentless pressure throughout the innings. This match showcased Nigeria's strength in both batting and bowling.