ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 | 21-Oct-2026 06:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
ZMB 142/9 (20)
NGA 146/1 (14.5)
Nigeria won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Danladi* | 90 | 47 | 3 | 9 | 191.49 |
| Ali Rahmon | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javid Patel* | 3.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 9.13 |
| Joyeb Chand | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Last Wicket:Selim Salau run out (Joyeb Chand/Zakir Husain Patel) 50(39) - 125/1 in 13.3 ov.
Zambia vs Nigeria
Zambia — Innings 1 (142/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram Yakub Muhammad b Abdullahi Ismail | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Ismail Kara c Kenneth Boniface b Abdullahi Ismail | 82 | 44 | 6 | 7 | 186.36 | |
| Joyeb Chand c Selim Salau b Chima Akachukwu | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Jakir Patel c Isaac Okpe b Sylvester Okpe | 21 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 131.25 | |
| Zakir Husain Patel st Ali Rahmon b Kenneth Boniface | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Shadreck Malama (wk) c Ridwan Abdulkareem b Peter Aho | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai c Kenneth Boniface b Isaac Okpe | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| Robert Lungu c Isaac Danladi b Abdullahi Ismail | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Javid Patel (c) not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Joseph Zulu c Abdullahi Ismail b Isaac Okpe | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Soyeb Pendi not out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 142 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Aho | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Abdullahi Ismail | 4 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2.2 |
| Isaac Okpe | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Chima Akachukwu | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 13 |
| Sylvester Okpe | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Ridwan Abdulkareem | 1.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 12 |
| Kenneth Boniface | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram & Ismail Kara | 15 | 10 |
| Joyeb Chand & Ismail Kara | 12 | 15 |
| Jakir Patel & Ismail Kara | 42 | 27 |
| Zakir Husain Patel & Ismail Kara | 13 | 17 |
| Shadreck Malama & Ismail Kara | 40 | 22 |
| Shadreck Malama & Ayaz Dadabhai | 4 | 7 |
| Robert Lungu & Ayaz Dadabhai | 3 | 5 |
| Javid Patel & Ayaz Dadabhai | 9 | 14 |
| Javid Patel & Joseph Zulu | 0 | 1 |
| Javid Patel & Soyeb Pendi | 4 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasimakram Yakub Muhammad | 1.4 | 15 |
| 2 | Joyeb Chand | 4.1 | 27 |
| 3 | Jakir Patel | 8.4 | 69 |
| 4 | Zakir Husain Patel | 11.3 | 82 |
| 5 | Ismail Kara | 15.1 | 122 |
| 6 | Shadreck Malama | 16.2 | 126 |
| 7 | Robert Lungu | 17.1 | 129 |
| 8 | Ayaz Dadabhai | 19.3 | 138 |
| 9 | Joseph Zulu | 19.4 | 138 |
Nigeria — Innings 2 (125/1 in 13.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selim Salau (wk) run out (Joyeb Chand/Zakir Husain Patel) | 50 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 128.21 | |
| Isaac Danladi batting | 73 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 169.77 | |
| Ali Rahmon batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 125 | 1 wkts, 13.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Isaac Okpe, Sylvester Okpe, Vincent Adewoye, Chima Akachukwu (c), Peter Aho, Abdullahi Ismail, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Kenneth Boniface | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyeb Pendi | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Ismail Kara | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Robert Lungu | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Joseph Zulu | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Javid Patel | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Zakir Husain Patel | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Joyeb Chand | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Selim Salau & Isaac Danladi | 125 | 81 |
| Ali Rahmon & Isaac Danladi | 0 | 0 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selim Salau | 13.3 | 125 |
Match Info
| Match | Zambia vs Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 |
| Time | 21-Oct-2026 06:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Abuja |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Zambia vs Nigeria (ZAM vs NIG)
Zambia will face Nigeria in a thrilling match on 21-Oct-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026. The match will be played at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 at 06:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Pitch Report for ZAM vs NIG Match 6 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Abuja, NG will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 61% humidity and 3.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Zambia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Nigeria remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026.
The pitch at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Zambia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Nigeria will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Zambia batting and Nigeria 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 Zambia showcase its strengths, or will Nigeria pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 21-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
