Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Hits Super 6 After South Africa Defeat

After placing second in Group C behind South Africa, Nigeria’s women’s U-19 cricket side advanced to the Super 6 stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

The Junior Female Yellow Greens’ historic two-run victory over New Zealand on Monday and their share of points against Samoa were more than enough to secure them a spot as the second-best team in Group C, despite their 41-run (DLS method) loss to South Africa on Wednesday.

In the second women’s cricket match between South Africa and Nigeria in the past year, skipper Piety Lucky won the toss and sent the top African team to bat first.

South Africa got off to a strong start in the crease thanks to four fours from Simone Lourens, but she was eventually stopped by Lucky in the seventh over before a rain break reduced the game to eight overs.
The South Africans ended the first innings 49 for 2 after Lucky picked up where she left off after the break, removing Kayla Reyneke with another devious ball.

Nigeria’s chase was nerve-racking, and Sarah Bakhita’s team only managed 24 for 8 due to the adrenaline surge.

The Nigerian team will continue to attempt to make history when they play England and Ireland in the Super 6 stage on Saturday, January 25, and Wednesday, January 29, respectively, regardless of the outcome.

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After finishing first and third in Group B, respectively, England and Ireland advanced.

To build on their group stage performances and advance to the semi-finals, the Junior Female Yellow Greens will need every run and point in the upcoming round.