Nigeria's Historic Cricket Triumph on Global Stage

Nigeria achieved a historic win against New Zealand at the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup, marking a significant milestone as they became the first West African country to qualify and upset an ICC full member. Tight bowling by Lilian Ude concluded the match with Nigeria victorious by two runs.

Nigeria has carved out a niche in the cricketing world by securing a stunning victory against New Zealand at the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup. The West African nation scored 65-6, and an impressive field display held New Zealand at bay just two runs short.

As Nigeria stepped into the tournament spotlight, they became the first West African nation to qualify for a global cricket event and delivered a massive upset against an ICC full member country, showcasing their growing cricket prowess.

The Nigerian team overcame weather challenges in Sarawak to secure this landmark win, further establishing themselves on the international cricket stage. Meanwhile, Australia narrowly defeated Bangladesh, and the USA surprised Ireland to enhance their standings.

(With inputs from agencies.)