South Africa defeated Nigeria by 41 runs (DLS Method) in their rain-affected ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025, Group C match at Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, Malaysia on Tuesday, January 22. (More Cricket News)
Inserted to bat first, the Proteas scored 49/2 in eight overs. Opener Simone Lourens top scored with 25 off 29 while her opening partner Jemma Botha remained unbeaten on 10 off 15.
Chasing a revised target of 66 runs, Nigeria lost eight wickets for 24. Three batters perished without scoring. Lillian Udeh, who scored six runs was the only batter to face 10-plus balls (12). South Africa captain Kayla Reyneke and player of the match Seshnie Naidu claimed two wickets each.
Despite the defeat, Nigeria made the Super Six in their campaign. They finished second in the group with three points, behind South Africa (6 points). New Zealand, who beat Samoa for their first win of the tournament earlier in the day, also progressed to the next round.
