Fans go wild as Nigeria register a historic win over New Zealand in the 2025 Women’s U19 World Cup T20.
The ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 witnessed a nail-biting contest between New Zealand Women’s Under-19s and Nigeria’s Under-19s at the Sarawak Cricket Ground. Nigeria emerged victorious by just two runs in a low-scoring thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Nigeria set a fighting total after losing the toss
After winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bowl first, hoping to restrict Nigeria to a modest total. Nigeria made 65/6 in a rain-shortened 13-over match. Lucky Piety was the man of the match with the bat, scoring 18 off 22 balls, supported by 19 off 25 balls from Lilian Uda. Late fireworks from Omosigho Eguakun, who hit 9 off just 4 balls, added valuable runs. For New Zealand, Anika Tauwhare (1/6) and Tash Wakelin (1/6) were the pick of the bowlers, providing economical spells.
New Zealand fails to reach the target
In pursuit of 66, the New Zealand batting line-up faltered under the pressure. Anika Todd anchored the innings with 19 of 27 and Tash Wakelin contributed 18 of 18, but the team they fell agonizingly short with 63/6 in their allotted 13 overs. The Nigerian bowlers, led by Lucky Piety (1/8) and Usen Peace (1/5), maintained a solid line-up to successfully defend a low total.
The result highlighted Nigeria’s resilience and determination as they secured an unforgettable victory and left their mark on the tournament.
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Here are the fan reactions:
What a fantastic way to start the day!
The Nigeria Under-19 Women’s National Team achieved a historic victory by beating New Zealand by 2 points at the ICC U19 World Cup in Malaysia. The nation’s first win at the Women’s World Cup.
Well done, yellow green 💪 pic.twitter.com/kdIE2hBqT4
— Latifat Adebayo-Ohio (@Phatill) January 20, 2025
History at the U19 Women’s T20 WC in Malaysia.
Nigeria W playing their first World Cup, defeated full member NZ. pic.twitter.com/441cHScA7W
— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x) January 20, 2025
History warning 🚨
Nigeria Women’s National Team 🇳🇬 U19 beat New Zealand Women’s National Team 🇳🇿 U19 by 2 runs in ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/jWX2ZwnsV3
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) January 20, 2025
HISTORY FOR NIGERIA AT THE CRICKET WORLD CUP.
Nigeria U19 Girls beat New Zealand 🇳🇿 by 2 runs to register their first win at the Cricket World Cup.
Nigeria Girls U19 managed to defend their 65 runs in 13 overs from the loss of 6 wickets against New Zealand 🇳🇿 who scored 63… pic.twitter.com/7fPBFqoAP4
— Eve and the Star (@Evestarlovee) January 20, 2025
VICTORY FOR NIGERIA!! 🇳🇬
Nigeria made history on their U19 Women’s World Cup debut as they beat NZ by 2 runsWhat a game and what an incredible fight 🤩#u19world championship @cvrčak_nigerija pic.twitter.com/aIytApCnNM
— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27) January 20, 2025
Great news to start the week.
Nigeria beat New Zealand by 2 runs, now top of the group #ICCU19WWC (ICC U19 Women’s World Cup)
Congratulations to Nigeria.
🇳🇬 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/uTojx50mnj— Shehu Dikko (@ShehuDikko) January 20, 2025
Nigeria beat New Zealand by 2 runs in the U-19 T20 World Cup 🏏
– Historic victory for Nigeria 👏🏏#women #cricket #U19T20World Cup #Nigerian Cricket Federation #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/XUtgeFkz2e
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 20, 2025
Nigeria made history and claimed their first ever ICC U19 World Cup win, beating New Zealand by 2 runs!
Naija 🔥🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/EXe6KrlTyE
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 20, 2025
Nigeria🇳🇬 beat New Zealand🇳🇿 in cricket 🔥🔥🔥
It really happened – now at the U19 Women’s World Cup!!
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 20, 2025
He woke up to this historic feat.
Nigeria’s women’s U19 cricket team beat New Zealand in two series to claim their first win on the global stage.
It is also their debut performance pic.twitter.com/7jG9h5mJxc
— Andrew Randa⚽️🇳🇬 (@randafooty) January 20, 2025
HISTORY! 🇳🇬🔥
NIGERIA SURPRISE NEW ZEALAND WITH AN EXCITING VICTORY IN 2 GAMES AT THE U-19 WORLD CUP! A MONUMENTAL VICTORY THAT SHOOK THE WORLD OF CRICKET! pic.twitter.com/PuWl4hYJgr
— dr. Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) January 20, 2025
Cricket is growing in all parts of the world and increasing its popularity.
The Nigerian U19 team beat the NZ team by 2 runs.
— Anuj Yadav 🇮🇳 (@Hello_anuj) January 20, 2025
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