Nigeria Claims Victory at 5th NCF Women’s WT20i

Nigeria emerged as champions of the 5th NCF Women’s Invitational WT20i after defeating Rwanda by 9 runs. The match took place over the weekend, with Nigeria winning the toss and opting to bat first, setting a total of 80 runs.

Esther Sandi contributed significantly with 26 runs off 28 balls, while captain Lucki Pieti scored 17 runs off 15 balls. Despite a strong start, Nigeria faced a batting collapse, losing 7 wickets for just 18 runs.

Rwanda's captain, Mari Dian Bimenyimana, achieved a hat-trick, finishing the tournament with 14 wickets. In response, Rwanda struggled to chase down the target, ending their innings at 71 runs.

Peac Usen was instrumental for Nigeria, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs. Bimenyimana was named the tournament's MVP, while Belov Biza from Zimbabwe was recognized as the best batter.

The match showcased a thrilling contest, with Nigeria successfully defending their low total.