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U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Nigeria Secures Narrow Victory Over Ireland, but Misses Out on Semi-Finals

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  • Nigeria secured a 6-run victory over Ireland in their Super Six match at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
  • Christabel Chukwuonye (25) led Nigeria’s recovery after a challenging start, with support from Omosigho Eguakun (17) and late flurries from Peculiar Agboya and Lilian Ude.
  • Despite the win, Nigeria finished third in Group 2 and missed out on a semi-final spot, with India, England, South Africa, and Australia advancing.

Despite a slow start, Nigeria triumphed over Ireland by six runs in their second Super Six game at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia on Wednesday morning.

After losing key batter Victory Igbinedion in the first over and finding themselves at 18/3 within five overs, Christabel Chukwuonye (25) spearheaded the recovery, with support from Omosigho Eguakun (17) and late contributions from Peculiar Agboya and Lilian Ude.

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This win secured Nigeria third place in Super Six Group 2, but unfortunately, they missed out on a semi-final spot.

The semi-finals will see India take on England and South Africa face Australia.

Kia McCartney was Ireland’s top bowler, finishing with 2/13 from four overs.

Ireland’s chase started poorly with an early wicket in the first over, but Freya Sargent and Rebecca Lowe steadied the innings, taking the score to 30-2 by the end of the powerplay.

Nigeria continued to apply pressure, taking regular wickets despite some late resistance from Millie Spence and Kia McCartney.

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In the end, Nigeria bowled Ireland out for 88 to secure a narrow 6-run win. Lilian Ude was the standout bowler with figures of 3/11, while Peace Usen and Anointed Akhigbe each took two wickets.

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