Nigeria’s Yellow-Green delivered a resounding 264-run victory over Cote d’Ivoire in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C, continuing their unbeaten streak in the tournament. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Nigeria piled up a colossal 271/4 in 20 overs, driven by Selim Salau’s explosive century.
Salau smashed an incredible 112 runs off just 53 balls, including 13 boundaries and 2 sixes, setting the tone for Nigeria’s dominant performance. Support came from Sulaimon Runsewe, who scored a steady 50 off 29 balls, and Isaac Okpe’s lightning-fast 65 off 23 balls. Cote d’Ivoire’s lack of bowling discipline contributed 23 extras to Nigeria’s total, compounding their troubles.
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In reply, the Ivorian side struggled to find their footing in their maiden international outing. Nigeria’s clinical bowling attack ripped through the opposition, bundling them out for just 7 runs in 7.3 overs. The emphatic victory is a historic moment for Nigeria, marking one of the most one-sided wins in T20 cricket history.
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