West Africa Trophy 2025 | 05-Dec-2025 06:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
NGA 177/6 (20) CRR: 7.05
SLE 141/5 (20) CRR: 7.05
Nigeria won by 36 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bangura* | 52 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 101.96 |
| Abass Gbla | 25 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 208.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper Useni* | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Isaac Okpe | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
Last Wicket:Lansana Lamin b Okasha Isiyaku 19(13) - 115/5 in 17.3 ov.
Nigeria vs Sierra Leone
Nigeria — Innings 1 (177/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe (c) (wk) c Abu Bakarr Kamara b Abass Gbla | 21 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 123.53 | |
| Selim Salau c Ibrahim Kpaka b Solomon Williams | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 170 | |
| Daniel Ajekun c Ibrahim Kpaka b Abass Gbla | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Isaac Danladi c John Lassayo b Raymond Coker | 14 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 60.87 | |
| Sylvester Okpe b Mohamed Turay | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Vincent Adewoye c Chernoh Bah b Abu Bakarr Kamara | 49 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 144.12 | |
| Isaac Okpe not out | 35 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 233.33 | |
| Prosper Useni not out | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 600 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 177 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Joshua Asia, Elochukwu Ndubudem, Okasha Isiyaku | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chernoh Bah | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Solomon Williams | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Abass Gbla | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Raymond Coker | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Mohamed Turay | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
| John Lassayo | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Selim Salau | 32 | 23 |
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Daniel Ajekun | 13 | 9 |
| Isaac Danladi & Daniel Ajekun | 1 | 4 |
| Isaac Danladi & Sylvester Okpe | 18 | 20 |
| Isaac Danladi & Vincent Adewoye | 37 | 32 |
| Isaac Okpe & Vincent Adewoye | 41 | 24 |
| Isaac Okpe & Prosper Useni | 35 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selim Salau | 3.5 | 32 |
| 2 | Sulaimon Runsewe | 5.2 | 45 |
| 3 | Daniel Ajekun | 5.6 | 46 |
| 4 | Sylvester Okpe | 9.2 | 64 |
| 5 | Isaac Danladi | 14.4 | 101 |
| 6 | Vincent Adewoye | 18.4 | 142 |
Sierra Leone — Innings 2 (141/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Kpaka b Prosper Useni | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Bangura (wk) not out | 52 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 101.96 | |
| Yegbeh Jalloh b Prosper Useni | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Raymond Coker b Sylvester Okpe | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 76.47 | |
| Abu Kamara c Sulaimon Runsewe b Prosper Useni | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 | |
| Lansana Lamin (c) b Okasha Isiyaku | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 146.15 | |
| Abass Gbla not out | 25 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 208.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 3 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 141 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Chernoh Bah, John Lassayo, Mohamed Turay, Solomon Williams | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper Useni | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.2 |
| Elochukwu Ndubudem | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Sylvester Okpe | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Okasha Isiyaku | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Isaac Okpe | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Joshua Asia | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Kpaka & John Bangura | 0 | 3 |
| Yegbeh Jalloh & John Bangura | 18 | 14 |
| Raymond Coker & John Bangura | 36 | 36 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara & John Bangura | 36 | 33 |
| Lansana Lamin & John Bangura | 25 | 19 |
| Abass Gbla & John Bangura | 26 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Kpaka | 0.3 | 0 |
| 2 | Yegbeh Jalloh | 2.5 | 18 |
| 3 | Raymond Coker | 8.5 | 54 |
| 4 | Abu Kamara | 14.2 | 90 |
| 5 | Lansana Lamin | 17.3 | 115 |
Match Info
| Match | Nigeria vs Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Series | West Africa Trophy 2025 |
| Time | 05-Dec-2025 06:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Nigeria vs Sierra Leone (NIG vs SIL)
Nigeria will face Sierra Leone in a thrilling match on 05-Dec-2025 in West Africa Trophy 2025. The match will be played at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 at 06:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Match Overview
Nigeria is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sierra Leone remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in West Africa Trophy 2025.
The pitch at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Nigeria will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sierra Leone will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Nigeria batting and Sierra Leone bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Nigeria showcase its strengths, or will Sierra Leone pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 05-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
