Nigeria's Under 19 Women Cricket Team secured a thrilling Super Over victory over their South African counterparts at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos. The match was decided by just one run, with Nigeria emerging on top after both sides had tied at 133 runs in regulation play.

The South African team, led by captain Mieke van Voorst, had set the target earlier in the match, finishing on 133/7. Van Voorst's 69 runs were instrumental in her team's strong showing. However, Nigeria's captain Lucky Piety played a crucial role in her team's response, scoring an unbeaten 66 off 35 balls to guide the hosts to 133/3 and force the Super Over.

In the decider, Nigeria posted 10/0, while South Africa could only muster 9/1, securing the victory for the Nigerian team. The result sets up a semifinal showdown between the two teams on March 27, following their impressive performances in the group stage.

The Nigerian team's win is a testament to their growing strength in women's cricket, and they will be looking to build on this momentum as they progress in the tournament.

💡 NaijaBuzz Take

Nigeria's Lucky Piety stole the show with her unbeaten 66 off 35 balls, guiding her team to a dramatic Super Over victory. Piety's outstanding performance will be a major confidence booster for the Nigerian team as they head into their semifinal showdown with South Africa. With a strong display of batting and bowling, Nigeria has shown they are a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.