Fans rage as Nigeria record historic win over New Zealand in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025

the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 witnessed a nail-biting contest between New Zealand Women Under-19s and Nigeria Women Under-19s at the Sarawak Cricket Ground. Nigeria won by just two runs in a low-scoring thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Nigeria set a total fight after losing the toss

After winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bowl first, hoping to restrict Nigeria to a modest total. Nigeria posted 65/6 in the rain shortened 13 overs match. Lucky Piety was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 18 off 22 balls, supported by Lilian Ude’s 19 off 25 deliveries. Late bursts 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, delivering economical spells.

New Zealand failed to reach the finish line

Chasing 66, New Zealand’s batting lineup buckled under the pressure. Anika Todd anchored the innings with 19 for 27, and Tash Wakelin contributed 18 for 18, but the team failed miserably at 63/6 in their allotted 13 overs. Nigeria’s bowlers, led by Lucky Piety (1/8) and Usen Peace (1/5), maintained tight lines to defend the low total successfully.

The result highlighted Nigeria’s strength and determination, as they secured a memorable win to leave their mark on the tournament.

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Here are the fans’ reactions:

What a great way to start the day!

Nigeria’s U19 women’s team secured a historic victory over New Zealand by 2 runs at the ICC U19 World Cup in Malaysia. The country’s first victory in a women’s world cup.

Well done, Yellow Greens 💪 pic.twitter.com/kdIE2hBqT4

— Latifat Adebayo-Ohio (@Phatill) January 20, 2025

History of U19 Women’s T20 WC in Malaysia.

Nigeria W playing in their first world cup, beat the entire member NZ side. pic.twitter.com/441cHScA7W

— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x) January 20, 2025

History Alert 🚨

Nigeria 🇳🇬 U19 Women’s Team Beat New Zealand 🇳🇿 U19 Women’s Team 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 IN THE CRICKET WORLD CUP.

Nigeria U19 Girls beat New Zealand 🇳🇿 by 2 runs to record their first cricket World Cup Victory.

Nigeria U19 Girls 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 Star (@Evestarlovee) January 20, 2025

NIGERIA WIN!! 🇳🇬
History was made by Nigeria in their U19 Women’s World Cup debut as they defeated NZ by 2 runs

What a match and what an amazing fight 🤩#u19worldcup @cricket_nigeria pic.twitter.com/aIytApCnNM

— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27) January 20, 2025

Good news to start the week.

Nigeria beat New Zealand by 2 runs, now top the group at #ICCU19WWC (ICC U19 Women’s World Cup)

Congratulations 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 🏏

– A historic victory for Nigeria 👏🏏#girl #cricket #U19T20WorldCup #NigeriacricketFederation #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/XUtgeFkz2e

– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 20, 2025

Nigeria made history and won their first ever ICC U19 World Cup victory, beating New Zealand by 2 runs!

Naija 🔥🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/EXe6KrlTyE

— POOYA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 20, 2025

Nigeria🇳🇬 beat New Zealand🇳🇿 in cricket 🔥🔥🔥

This happened for real – at the Women’s U19 World Cup today!!

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 20, 2025

Awakened to this historic act.

Nigeria’s Women’s U19 cricket team beat New Zealand by two runs to claim their first ever win at a global stage.

This is also their debut appearance pic.twitter.com/7jG9h5mJxc

— Andrew Randa⚽️🇳🇬 (@randafooty) January 20, 2025

HISTORY IS MADE! 🇳🇬🔥

NIGERIA TAKES NEW ZEALAND TO A STUNNING 2-RUN VICTORY IN THE U-19 WORLD CUP! A MONUMENTAL WIN THAT TOOK THE WORLD OF CRICKET ACROSS! pic.twitter.com/PuWl4hYJgr

— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) January 20, 2025

Cricket is growing in all parts of the world and its popularity is increasing.

The Nigeria U19 team defeated the NZ team by 2 runs.

pic.twitter.com/tpL3ItzsvH

— Anuj Yadav 🇮🇳 (@Hello_anuj) January 20, 2025

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