Namibia Girls powered previous Nigeria Girls with a dominant eight-wicket victory in Match 7 of the ICC Girls’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier on the Namibia Cricket Floor, Windhoek.
Nigeria Wrestle with the Bat
Nigeria Girls gained the toss and opted to bat first. Their innings, nevertheless, by no means gained momentum as Namibia’s bowlers stored issues tight from the beginning.
Not one of the Nigerian batters managed to construct a major partnership, and the group folded for simply 70 runs.
Captain Peculiar Agboya’s facet struggled in opposition to Namibia’s disciplined bowling assault.
Regardless of a couple of optimistic strokes from the center order, wickets fell often, leaving Nigeria wanting a aggressive whole.
Yasmeen Khan Steals the Present
Chasing a modest goal, Namibia made a shaky begin when skipper Sune Wittmann fell for a duck within the first over.
Kayleen Inexperienced added 15 runs earlier than departing within the sixth over.
The highlight then turned to Yasmeen Khan, who performed a blistering knock to information her facet house.
Khan smashed 51 runs off simply 30 balls, lacing her innings with eight boundaries and two sixes at a formidable strike charge of 170.
She obtained good assist from Mekelaye Mwatile, who remained unbeaten on 4.
Collectively, they ensured Namibia crossed the end line in solely 9.5 overs.
Khan’s explosive batting efficiency earned her the Participant of the Match award.
Bowling Highlights
For Nigeria, Lillian Udeh and Muhibat Kehinde Amusa claimed one wicket every.
Amusa, particularly, bowled with good rhythm, conceding simply 10 runs in her two overs. Nonetheless, Namibia’s batting depth proved too sturdy for the Nigerian assault.
Qualification Stakes Warmth Up
This emphatic win boosts Namibia’s possibilities within the qualifiers, showcasing their power in each batting and bowling.
Nigeria, in the meantime, should regroup shortly to remain in competition for the World Cup spot.
