Nigeria’s YellowGreens Triumph Over The Gambia by 160 Runs
Nigeria’s YellowGreens commenced their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign with a decisive 160-run win against The Gambia in Abuja on Tuesday. The team posted a total of 262 runs for one wicket in 20 overs, driven by Selim Salau's unbeaten 105 runs off 58 balls and Isaac Danladi's 86 runs off 48 balls.
Isaac Okpe added a remarkable 56 runs off just 16 balls, including six sixes, to propel Nigeria's score. In response, The Gambia struggled and was bowled out for 102 runs in 17.2 overs.
This victory marked a strong start for Nigeria in the tournament, which features six teams competing in a round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final. Nigeria will next face Zambia at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
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