In a thrilling encounter, Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens emerged victorious over Ghana, securing a commanding 119-run win. The match at UDSM saw Nigeria’s young talents shine brightly, securing their second-place finish in Group B.
After winning the toss, the Junior YellowGreens opted to bat first, setting a formidable target of 183 runs for their Ghanaian counterparts. Ali Rahmon led the charge with a solid performance, scoring 44 runs off 52 balls. His innings was well-supported by Femi Oresanwo, who contributed a crucial 49 runs off 75 balls. Their combined efforts were instrumental in reaching a competitive total, despite the team being bowled out for 183 in 40.4 overs.
Ghana’s batting lineup struggled to find their footing against Nigeria’s formidable bowling attack. The standout performer, Okasha Isiyaku, was awarded Player of the Match for his exceptional spell. Isiyaku conceded just 15 runs in his 6.1 overs and claimed 4 vital wickets, dismantling Ghana’s batting order. Skipper Gafar Kareem and the Progress Osagie also played pivotal roles, each taking 2 wickets in their respective spells of 6 and 7 overs.
Ghana’s innings faltered early, and they were unable to recover, being bowled out for 64 runs in the 27.1 over. The disciplined and aggressive bowling from the junior YellowGreens left the Ghanaian batters with no answers, leading to their comprehensive defeat.
This victory not only highlighted the individual brilliance of players like Isiyaku, Kareem, Progress, Emmanuel, and Oresanwo but also emphasized the collective strength of the Junior YellowGreens. Their disciplined approach in both batting and bowling was evident throughout the match.
Match Summary:
Nigeria: 183/10 (40.4 overs)
Ghana: 64/10 (27.1 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 119 runs
With this win the Nigeria side is through to the Semi-Finals, awaiting the outcome of group A games to know their next opponent.
