Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens delivered a commanding seven-wicket victory over Scotland on Wednesday, wrapping up their preparations for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup in emphatic style.

The warm-up match, held at the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showcased Nigeria’s readiness to compete on the global stage.

Clinical Bowling Display

After winning the toss and electing to field, the Nigerian side, led by captain Lucky Piety, restricted Scotland to a modest 62 runs in 18.2 overs.

Lillian Ude spearheaded the bowling attack with a stunning three-wicket haul, while Shola Adekunle claimed two wickets.

Kehinde Amusa, Peace Usen, and captain Piety chipped in with a wicket each, dismantling the Scots’ batting lineup.

Chasing with Flair

In response, Nigeria comfortably chased the target in just 11.3 overs, scoring 64 runs for the loss of three wickets.

Captain Piety led from the front, smashing an unbeaten 28 off 16 balls, including three sixes.

Victory Igbinedion contributed a solid 25 runs, building on her impressive performance against Pakistan earlier in the week.

Building Momentum

The win over Scotland, ranked 11th in the world and 14 places above Nigeria, is a significant confidence booster for the Junior Female Yellow Greens.

Earlier in the week, they narrowly missed an upset against eighth-ranked Pakistan, signaling their potential to compete with higher-ranked teams.

World Cup Debut

Nigeria begins their ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup campaign on Saturday, January 18, against fellow debutants Samoa at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

With momentum on their side, the Sarah Bhakita-coached team is poised to make a strong impression in their maiden global outing.