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Nigeria beats Malawi by 86 runs in Cricket World Cup qualifier

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By Ijeoma Okigbo

Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team, on Wednesday, defeated Malawi by 86 runs to finish top in Group B of the ongoing Africa U-19 World Cup qualifiers in Rwanda.

The win for Nigeria makes it three wins in three games and sets a mouth-watering semifinal clash with Rwanda, who finished second in Group A.

In the game played at Gahanga B cricket oval, Nigeria won the toss and opted to bat first.

Nigeria U-19 Female Cricket Team

Opening batters Victory Igbinedion, scored 66 runs off 72 balls and Promise Eguakun contributing 27 runs of 20 balls to help Nigeria reach a total score of 147 runs for the loss of four wickets.

In defence of their score, Nigeria limited the East Africans to 61 runs all out in 18.1 overs.
Nigeria win by 86 runs.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of eight teams are currently taking part in the tournament, with only the top team gaining ticket to the World Cup in Malaysia 2025. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Joseph Edeh

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