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Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens made a memorable debut at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia with a thrilling two-run victory over New Zealand on Monday.
After rain delayed the start of the game, reducing it to 13 overs, Nigeria batted first and scored 65 runs for the loss of six wickets, led by Captain Lucky Piety, who hit the team’s first-ever six in a Women’s World Cup. New Zealand, ranked fourth globally, managed 63 runs for six wickets in their chase, falling short by two runs.
The Nigerian bowlers, led by Sarah Bakhita’s team, delivered a disciplined performance to secure the historic win. This victory marked Nigeria’s resilience after weather disruptions initially delayed their World Cup debut.
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