Super Six - Match 11, Bangi, January 29, 2025, 08:00 AM
94/7(20.0ov)
88/10(18.4ov)
Nigeria Women Under-19 beat Ireland Women Under-19 by 6 runs
Right then, that is it from the game. The ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, 2025 action continues as we have a game lined up next between the Australia Women Under-19 and the Sri Lanka Women Under-19. The build up for the game has already started so do switch tabs and enjoy the coverage of that game. Cheers!
Piety Lucky, the skipper of Nigeria Women Under-19, says that it was a tough game and they bowled really well. Adds that they have worked over the years and she is happy with the win. Ends by saying that they will work on their mistakes.
Niamh MacNulty, the skipper of Ireland Women Under-19, says that it is disappointing to not win but she is proud of her team. Adds that they need to show more resilience and work on their mistakes. Ends by saying that they thought they had it but things just didn't go their way.
Lilian Ude is the Player of the Match. She says that she is happy with the win. Adds that she learned a lot from this contest and she will carry on to play good cricket. Ends by saying that she will work more on her mistakes and play well.
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Earlier in the game, the Nigeria Women Under-19 side struggled in their innings, finishing with a total of 94 runs. Christabel Chukwuonye was the top scorer with 25 runs, while Peculiar Agboya's late contribution added some respectability. The Irish bowlers, led by Kia McCartney with two wickets, effectively restricted Nigeria's scoring.
Rebecca Lowe top-scored for Ireland with 21 runs, while Millie Spence showed grit in the lower order, scoring 14 runs. However, the Irish batting lineup struggled to find consistency and kept on losing wickets. They were ultimately bowled out for 88 runs! The Nigerian team will be relieved to have secured the win, but will likely reflect on the early dropped catches and extras conceded, which made the game more competitive than it needed to be. Lilian Ude was the standout bowler for Nigeria, playing a crucial role in restricting the Irish batting lineup. She picked up 3 wickets and was very economical.
Nigeria Women Under-19 secured a hard-fought 6-run victory over Ireland Women Under-19! The Irish team's chase got off to a rocky start, with early wickets falling to put them on the back foot. Despite a stabilizing partnership between Freya Sargent and Rebecca Lowe, the Nigerian bowlers continued to pick up wickets at regular intervals, making it difficult for the Irish to gain momentum.
In over# 19
0W
4
0
1
1wd
Muhibat K Amusa 16/1(3.4)
OUT! TIMBER! Muhibat K Amusa finishes off the job! Quicker one, on off, Kia McCartney looks to block it but misses as the ball hits the timber. Nigeria Women Under-19 beat Ireland Women Under-19 by 6 runs!
18.4
W
OUT! TIMBER! Muhibat K Amusa finishes off the job! Quicker one, on off, Kia McCartney looks to block it but misses as the ball hits the timber. Nigeria Women Under-19 beat Ireland Women Under-19 by 6 runs!
18.3
4
FOUR! A much needed boundary and Ireland Women Under-19 believe! Short, on off, Kia McCartney picks it well and tugs it over square leg for a boundary. 7 needed off 9 now!
18.2
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Flatter, down leg, Kia McCartney looks to flick it but wears it on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
18.1
1
Fuller, on off, Jennifer Jackson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
18.1
1wd
Wide! Way outside off, Jennifer Jackson looks to slap it but misses.
In over# 18
0
1
0W
0
1
0
Piety Lucky 10/1(2)
17.6
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Too full, outside off, Kia McCartney looks to drive it but misses.
17.5
1
Lands it on off, Jennifer Jackson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Jennifer Jackson is the last batter.