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U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Debutant Nigeria beats New Zealand by two runs

Debutant Nigeria defeated New Zealand by two runs in a thrilling match at the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup.
Nigeria's team, known as the Junior Female Yellow Greens, scored 65 runs while New Zealand managed only 57 runs in response.
This victory marks Nigeria's first win against an ICC full member in a global cricket tournament.
The match took place in Malaysia, where Nigeria is competing alongside other countries in Group C.

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Punch Newspapers

Junior Female Yellow Greens take U-19 Cricket W’Cup by storm

Following Nigeria’s win over New Zealand at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Monday, ABIODUN ADEWALE writes on the prospect of the team as the sport gains attention in the country

2 months ago

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The Hindu

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Debutant Nigeria beats New Zealand by two runs

Nigeria scored 65-6 batting first, before producing an energetic display on the field that derailed New Zealand’s run chase.

2 months ago·India

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Premium Times Nigeria

Cricket: Nigeria poised for bigger exploits at U-19 Women's World Cup

Nigeria is among the 16 countries currently vying for honours at the second edition of the tournament which got underway in Malaysia on Saturday and will end on 2 February. The post Cricket: Nigeria poised for bigger exploits at U-19 Women’s World Cup- Akpata appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

2 months ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Otago Daily Times

Nigeria stun NZ at Women's U19 T20 World Cup

Nigeria celebrate their shock win over New Zealand. Photo: Getty Images The New Zealand under-19 women's cricket team has been stunned by Nigeria at the T20 World Cup in Malaysia.

2 months ago·Otago, New Zealand

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The Heritage Times

Cricket: Nigeria Stun New Zealand In Historic ICC World Cup Victory

By Victor Kanayo Nigeria on Monday stunned cricket giants New Zealand to claim victory in their first-ever completed ICC Women’s U19 World Cup game. Relatedreading Ethiopia Reports Decline In Nominal GDP Switzerland: President Ramaphosa Set To Highlight South Africa’s G20 Priorities At WEF The match, seen by many as a battle of underdogs and giants, […]

2 months ago

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Per Second News

Just in: ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Junior Female Cricketers Stun New Zealand by Two Runs

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens made a stunning debut at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, defeating test-playing nation New Zealand by two runs on Monday. Nigeria’s cricket team made history at the Women’s World Cup, despite a rain-delayed match. Captain Lucky Piety led the charge, hitting the country’s first-ever six in the tournament. By the end of the 13-over innings, Nigeria had scored 65 runs, losing six wickets in…

2 months ago

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