Fans rage as Nigeria record historic win over New Zealand at Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025

The ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 It witnessed a nail-biting contest between the New Zealand U19 Women and the Nigeria U19 Women at the Sarawak Cricket Ground. Nigeria emerged victorious by just two runs in a low-scoring thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Nigeria set a struggling total after losing the toss

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

Chasing 66, New Zealand’s batting line-up faltered under the pressure. Anika Todd anchored the innings with 19-for-27, and Tash Wakelin contributed 18-for-18, but the team he fell woefully short at 63/6 in his allotted 13 overs. Nigeria’s bowlers, led by Lucky Piety (1/8) and Usen Peace (1/5), kept tight lines to successfully defend the low total.

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

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Here are the fan reactions:

What a great way to start the day!

Nigeria Under-19 Women’s National Team have achieved a historic victory by beating New Zealand by 2 runs at the ICC Under-19 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 in the U19 Women’s T20 WC in Malaysia.

Nigeria W playing their first world cup defeats full member New Zealand side. pic.twitter.com/441cHScA7W

— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x) January 20, 2025

History alert 🚨

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Women’s U19 beat New Zealand 🇳🇿 Women’s U19 by 2 runs in ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/jWX2ZwnsV3

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) January 20, 2025

NIGERIA’S STORY AT THE CRICKET WORLD CUP.

Nigeria U19 Girls beat New Zealand 🇳🇿 by 2 runs to record their first win at the Cricket World Cup.

Nigeria U19 girls were able to defend their 65 runs in 13 overs from the 6 wickets they lost against New Zealand 🇳🇿 who posted 63… pic.twitter.com/7fPBFqoAP4

— Eve and Star (@Evestarlovee) January 20, 2025

WIN NIGERIA!! 🇳🇬
Nigeria make history in U19 Women’s World Cup debut as they beat NZ by 2 runs

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

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

Great news to start the week.

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

Congratulations Nigeria.
🇳🇬 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/uTojx50mnj

— Shehu Dikko (@ShehuDikko) January 20, 2025

Nigeria defeated New Zealand by 2 runs in the U-19 T20 World Cup 🏏

– A historic victory for Nigeria 👏🏏#women #cricket #World Cup U19T20 #FederacióNigeriacricket #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/XUtgeFkz2e

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

Nigeria made history and got their first ICC U19 World Cup win, beating New Zealand by 2 runs!

Naija 🔥🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/EXe6KrlTyE

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

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

It actually happened – now at the U19 Women’s World Cup!!

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 20, 2025

I woke up to this historic feat.

Nigeria’s under-19 women’s cricket team defeated New Zealand by two runs to claim their first win on the world stage.

It is also his debut pic.twitter.com/7jG9h5mJxc

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

HISTORY DONE! 🇳🇬🔥

NIGERIA ESCORT NEW ZEALAND WITH EXCITING 2-RUN VICTORY IN U-19 WORLD CUP! A MONUMENTAL WIN TO TOUCH THE WORLD OF CRICKET! pic.twitter.com/PuWl4hYJgr

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

Cricket is growing in every part of the world and its popularity is increasing.

Nigeria U19 team defeated NZ team by 2 runs.

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

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