The Nigeria junior female cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, wrote their names into the history books of the sport by securing their first-ever win in the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup.
The team defeated New Zealand in an entertaining match that was reduced to 13 overs per side due to wet weather conditions. This is Nigeria’s debut in the tournament, having batted first and scored 65-6. They later produced an impressive display in the field putting pressure on New Zealand’s run chase.
This victory is a historic milestone for Nigerian cricket, and the team’s participation in the tournament is a testament to the country’s growing investment in the sport.
Nigeria’s outing in Malaysia marks the country’s second-ever World Cup appearance, following the men’s U-19 team’s participation in 2019.
Which team will advance to the next round of the competition?
The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage, where they will be drawn into two groups of six teams. The top two teams from each group will then compete in the semi-finals.
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