In a historic moment at the Women’s Under-19 World Cup, Nigeria achieved their first-ever victory by defeating New Zealand in a nail-biting encounter. The match, which marked Nigeria’s first completed game in their debut tournament appearance following a rain-abandoned opener on Saturday, was shortened to 13 overs per side due to weather conditions.
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Nigeria posted a total of 65 for 6, with captain Piety Lucky and Lilian Udeh making vital contributions. New Zealand’s chase got off to a disastrous start when Kate Irwin was run out on the very first ball. The situation worsened for New Zealand when Emma McLeod fell to right-arm seamer Usen Peace in the third over. The middle overs saw New Zealand continue to lose wickets, struggling at 49 for 5 after 11 overs.
The penultimate over brought some hope for New Zealand as captain Tash Wakelin struck a boundary off the final delivery, securing eight runs from the over. Needing nine runs from the final over bowled by Udeh, New Zealand managed only six, giving Nigeria a thrilling two-run victory.
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Despite commendable efforts from Anika Todd (19) and Wakelin (18), New Zealand fell short of their target. This remarkable win stands as a significant milestone for Nigerian cricket, marking their first success in their maiden Under-19 World Cup campaign.
