By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
The Female Yellow-Greens commenced the Nigeria Women’s T20 International Tournament with a six-wicket win as Sierra Leone’s experienced Zainab Kamara hit 13 at the Tawafa Balewa Square in Lagos State on Monday.
After a rainstorm in the morning, both teams drove into the TBS Oval and warmed down over a wet outfield before the toss.
Ambitious Sierra Leone was all for the fielding, but the Yellow-Greens won the toss and chose to seize that advantage.
Batting, the Ladies scored 65 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 19 overs, setting a target of 66 for the host side.
Zainab Kamara smacked 13 as early order Emma Kamara made 12, leaving Sierra Leone with a net run rate of -1.308.
The host side replied with 67 for the loss of 4 wickets in 13 overs, hitting a net run rate of 1.308.
Lucky Piety came in with 22 runs as Agatha Uadiale settled for 11 while Esther Sandy made 5.
The Yellow-Greens struggled for a six-wicket win, voices all low.
Highest run scorer Lucky Piety won the Woman of the Match award after 22 off 24 balls, taking one catch.
Captain of Ladies Patriots, Fatmata Parkinson, says batting should be worked upon as Sierra Leone transitions from a 12-year-old squad to energetic Under-19 breeds needing exposure and high-performance training.
Sierra Leone Coach Masinga says the Nigeria tour is a learning zone to correct the mistakes before the ICC-sanctioned tournament coming up in September in Botswana.
Sierra Leone takes on Ghana in the afternoon of Tuesday for a first-win drive.
SLCA Media Department
