Nigeria secure back-to-back U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup appearances
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- Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe by four runs in Tanzania to qualify for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup for a second consecutive time.
- Nigeria made 98 for six before bowling Zimbabwe out for 94 with one delivery remaining.
- Nigeria and South Africa will represent Africa at the 2027 tournament, which Nepal and Bangladesh will jointly host.
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens secured another place at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup after edging Zimbabwe by four runs in Tanzania on Saturday.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Nigeria scored 98 for six in 20 overs. Zimbabwe were then bowled out for 94 with one delivery remaining, allowing Nigeria to hold on for a narrow victory.
The result gives Nigeria consecutive appearances at the tournament. The team first qualified in 2025 after defeating Zimbabwe in the African qualifier and later finished sixth at the World Cup in Malaysia.
Nigeria will join South Africa as Africa’s representatives at the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Nepal and Bangladesh will jointly host the tournament.
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