Junior Yellow Greens boost hopes with strong win over Rwanda
Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens have taken a significant step forward in their campaign for a return to Division One of the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup pathway. The team secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over hosts Rwanda in their third match of the Division 2 qualifiers. Emmanuel Oladejo, Abdullahi Ismail, and Keneth Boniface led a disciplined bowling attack to dismiss Rwanda for just 79 runs. The win keeps the Junior Yellow Greens in contention, with two matches remaining in the qualification campaign.
Match highlights
- The Junior Yellow Greens bowled out Rwanda for 79 runs in 23.1 overs, showcasing a strong all-round performance.
- Emmanuel Oladejo took 3 wickets for 9 runs, while Abdullahi Ismail and Keneth Boniface also claimed three wickets each.
- Captain Ali Rahmon and Hossana Omonkhobhio built a 46-run opening partnership, setting a solid foundation for the chase.
- Keneth Boniface was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution, including an unbeaten 7 runs and three wickets.
- Nigeria remains third in the standings with four points and a 1.531 net run rate, with two matches left against Mozambique U-19 and Sierra Leone U-19.
