Nigeria produced a dominant all-round display to defeat Ghana by 136 runs on Sunday in the ongoing Fifth Women’s Invitational T20I tournament in Lagos.
The tournament is named the Patricia Kambarami Cup, honouring the late ICC Africa Regional Development Manager and Titans Chief Operating Officer.
The match was played at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval, Lagos. Nigeria won the toss and elected to bat, with captain Piety Luck and Victory Igbinedion racing to 44 runs in three overs.
Piety scored 23 off 17 balls before being bowled in the sixth over, leaving Nigeria at 50, as the side reached 56 for one at power play.
The innings maintained steady momentum, with Nigeria progressing to 78 for one midway through the innings. Igbinedion later retired hurt on 18, while Salome Sunday added a quick eight runs before her dismissal.
Christabel Chukwuonye anchored the innings with 43 off 27 balls, guiding Nigeria to 159 for four in 20 overs.
In response, Ghana faltered early, losing five wickets for just 13 runs in 6.5 overs against Nigeria’s disciplined bowling.
The innings failed to recover, as wickets continued to fall, reducing Ghana to 20 for eight in 9.2 overs.
Peace Usen led the bowling with three for nine in four overs, including a maiden, while Mbam Henrietta took three for seven and Favour Effiong claimed two for two
“I am happy to contribute to the team’s victory,” Usen said after being named Player of the Match.
