ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand lost to Nigeria, cost 2 runs, this is how the exciting match took a turn.

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|20-01-2025

Cricket is not called a game of uncertainties for nothing. The latest example of this was seen in the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, where Nigeria has caused an upset. Has surprised world cricket. He has defeated New Zealand beyond expectations. New Zealanders are in the list of contenders to win the tournament. But 2 runs proved costly for her in the Women's Under-19 World Cup. The result was that the account of victory kept on opening.

Nigeria caused an upset by defeating New Zealand

This was the second match of both New Zealand and Nigeria in the Group C match of the tournament. Earlier, New Zealand had to face defeat from South Africa in its first match. Nigeria's match was inconclusive. In such a situation, this match was important for both. Due to competition with Nigeria, New Zealand had the upper hand. But, Nigeria wrote a brilliant script of its victory by suppressing the heavy hand of New Zealand.

Nigeria beat New Zealand by 2 runs

The match between Nigeria and New Zealand was affected by rain. Overs were also cut short in the match due to rain. There was a 13-13 over match between both the teams. Nigeria team came to bat first and scored 65 runs for 6 wickets in 13 overs.

New Zealand had an easy target of 66 runs. But while chasing this score, his innings ended 2 runs early. New Zealand scored 63 runs for 6 wickets after playing 13 overs.

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