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Africa qualifiers Nigeria have laid the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup on notice, chasing down Scotland’s 62 in just 11.3 overs at the Royal Selangor Club in Wednesday practice action.
USA, Nigeria, and New Zealand Shine as Exciting Cricket Matches Are Delivered on Day One
Elsewhere, New Zealand hit revenge after a warm-up outing failure to the USA on day one, earning victory over West Indies in their second trial outing with a confident victory at the UKM Oval.
The USA went two from two with a success over Nepal, while there were morning winners for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the latter earning a Super Over win against England. Alongside the Nigerians there were wins for Ireland, Australia and India in the afternoon. Lilian Ude, who claimed 3/15 to support the efforts of opening bowlers Peace Usen and Muhibat Amusa, made sure there was no break for the Scots in Nigeria’s drive. Scotland’s comeback was aided by Pippa Sproul’s 25; however, the wickets continued to fall at the other end.
On Day Three, exciting cricket performances lead to victories for Nigeria, England, and New Zealand
Following her efforts against Pakistan two days prior, Victory Igbinedion scored another noteworthy score of 25 to seal the victory. Captain Piety led Nigeria in the chase, finishing 28 not out from just 16 balls and smashing three sixes.
At one point, England was reeling at 66/8 at the scenic Selangur Turf Club, but they had recovered to 113/9 from their 20 overs thanks to 46 for the ninth wicket from Tilly Corteen-Coleman (23 not out) and Prisha Thanawala (28). A run out from Charlotte Lambert and Corteen-Coleman prevented Bangladesh from scoring a game-winning run off the last ball of their innings, while Phoebe Brett’s 3/32 and Davina Perrin’s 2/6 guaranteed a strong defense of the low score.
After Sadia Akter hit a six to raise Bangladesh’s Super Over total to 113, Habiba Islam Pinky’s composure ended a tight victory. Emma McLeod (50) and Kate Irwin (46) both came off the ground to provide Eve Wolland (22) and Anika Todd (20) the opportunity to bat, hitting 151, as the Kiwis defeated the West Indies.
Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Sri Lanka Predominate as Rain Impacts India-South Africa Conflict
The WIndies were bowled out for 72 after seven of New Zealand’s ten bowlers went on to take wickets for their team. By limiting Nepal to just 58 and hitting the mark in 14 overs, the USA made yet another message. Despite opposition from Riya Sharma, who took three wickets for Nepal, Isani Vaghela led the Americans to win as six bowlers split wickets. Despite being limited to 114 in a valiant Samoan bowling display, a five-wicket haul from Limansa Thilakaratne secured a Sri Lankan victory at the Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar Ground. With Kate Pelle, Ines McKeon, Eleanor Larosa, and Grace Lyons all enjoying time in the middle, Australia finished with 137 and were mainly unaffected. Niki Prasad’s team won by six wickets using the DLS technique in India’s match against South Africa, which was impacted by rain.
