West Africa Trophy 2025 | 12-Dec-2025 02:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
NGA 152/7 (20) CRR: 6.75
ZMB 126/10 (18.4) CRR: 6.75
Nigeria won by 26 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Patel* | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okasha Isiyaku* | 3.4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.82 |
| Isaac Okpe | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
Last Wicket:Aslam Bera run out (Sulaimon Runsewe) 1(2) - 126/10 in 18.4 ov.
Nigeria vs Zambia
Nigeria — Innings 1 (152/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe (c) (wk) st Musonda Yambayamba b Javid Patel | 16 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 94.12 | |
| Ali Rahmon c Joyeb Chand b Soyeb Pendi | 19 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 172.73 | |
| Daniel Ajekun hit wkt b Javid Patel | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Isaac Danladi c Soyeb Pendi b Ayaz Dadabhai | 40 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Sylvester Okpe st Musonda Yambayamba b Joyeb Chand | 44 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Vincent Adewoye b Soyeb Pendi | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Isaac Okpe c Salman Patel b Ayaz Dadabhai | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Kenneth Boniface not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Elochukwu Ndubudem not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 152 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Abdullahi Ismail, Okasha Isiyaku | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Soyeb Pendi | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Aslam Bera | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Javid Patel | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Mohammed Asim | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Joyeb Chand | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Ali Rahmon | 30 | 22 |
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Daniel Ajekun | 12 | 14 |
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Isaac Danladi | 9 | 10 |
| Sylvester Okpe & Isaac Danladi | 60 | 43 |
| Sylvester Okpe & Vincent Adewoye | 12 | 14 |
| Sylvester Okpe & Isaac Okpe | 23 | 10 |
| Kenneth Boniface & Isaac Okpe | 2 | 3 |
| Kenneth Boniface & Elochukwu Ndubudem | 4 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Rahmon | 3.4 | 30 |
| 2 | Daniel Ajekun | 5.6 | 42 |
| 3 | Sulaimon Runsewe | 7.4 | 51 |
| 4 | Isaac Danladi | 14.5 | 111 |
| 5 | Vincent Adewoye | 17.1 | 123 |
| 6 | Sylvester Okpe | 18.5 | 146 |
| 7 | Isaac Okpe | 19.2 | 148 |
Zambia — Innings 2 (126/10 in 18.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Asim c Sylvester Okpe b Okasha Isiyaku | 16 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Abbasbhai Patel run out (Daniel Ajekun/Sulaimon Runsewe) | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Jakir Patel b Okasha Isiyaku | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Mohammad Bhaidu c Okasha Isiyaku b Elochukwu Ndubudem | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 55 | |
| Joyeb Chand b Abdullahi Ismail | 47 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 151.61 | |
| Javid Patel (c) run out (Daniel Ajekun/Sulaimon Runsewe) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai c Isaac Danladi b Sylvester Okpe | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Salman Patel not out | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Soyeb Pendi c Isaac Okpe b Abdullahi Ismail | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Musonda Yambayamba (wk) run out (Kenneth Boniface/Sulaimon Runsewe) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Aslam Bera run out (Sulaimon Runsewe) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 126 | 10 wkts, 18.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okpe | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Abdullahi Ismail | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Okasha Isiyaku | 3.4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Elochukwu Ndubudem | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Sylvester Okpe | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Asim & Abbasbhai Patel | 19 | 17 |
| Jakir Patel & Abbasbhai Patel | 5 | 8 |
| Mohammad Bhaidu & Abbasbhai Patel | 13 | 12 |
| Mohammad Bhaidu & Joyeb Chand | 30 | 28 |
| Javid Patel & Joyeb Chand | 2 | 4 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai & Joyeb Chand | 12 | 11 |
| Salman Patel & Joyeb Chand | 37 | 21 |
| Salman Patel & Soyeb Pendi | 0 | 1 |
| Salman Patel & Musonda Yambayamba | 5 | 7 |
| Salman Patel & Aslam Bera | 2 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Asim | 2.5 | 19 |
| 2 | Jakir Patel | 4.1 | 24 |
| 3 | Abbasbhai Patel | 6.1 | 37 |
| 4 | Mohammad Bhaidu | 10.5 | 67 |
| 5 | Javid Patel | 11.3 | 69 |
| 6 | Ayaz Dadabhai | 13.2 | 81 |
| 7 | Joyeb Chand | 16.5 | 118 |
| 8 | Soyeb Pendi | 16.6 | 118 |
| 9 | Musonda Yambayamba | 18.1 | 124 |
| 10 | Aslam Bera | 18.4 | 126 |
Match Info
| Match | Nigeria vs Zambia |
|---|---|
| Series | West Africa Trophy 2025 |
| Time | 12-Dec-2025 02:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Nigeria vs Zambia (NIG vs ZAM)
Nigeria will face Zambia in a thrilling match on 12-Dec-2025 in West Africa Trophy 2025. The match will be played at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 at 02:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Match Overview
Nigeria is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zambia 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 Zambia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Nigeria batting and Zambia 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 Zambia pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 12-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
