Nigeria Women and Sierra Leone Women will lock horns in the 7th Place Play-off of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, on September 6, 2025, starting 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Both teams will be looking to close their campaign on a high after challenging group stages and early exits from the playoff race. Nigeria Women have traditionally dominated this rivalry, with a perfect record of 7 wins against Sierra Leone Women in T20Is.
In their recent Division 1 group fixture, Nigeria posted an emphatic victory by 96 runs, powered by disciplined batting and incisive medium-pace bowling. Expect a spirited contest with Nigeria favored to maintain their dominance, but Sierra Leone hungry to deliver an upset and finish strongly.
Squads:
Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team
Adekunle Shola, Agboya Peculiar, Akhigbe Anointed, Amusa Kehinde, Christabel Chukwuonye, Eguakun Omosigho, Etim Sarah, Igbinedion Victory, Lucky Piety, Omonkhobhio Oseyande, Sunday Salome, Samson Rachael, Ude Lilian, Usen Peace
Sierra Leone Women’s Cricket Team
Fatmata Parkinson, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Jane Newland, Marie Turay, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Isha Bangura, Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara, Alice Fillie, Linda Bull, Patrica Pratt
Players to watch out:
Piety Lucky
Piety Lucky is a Nigerian women’s cricketer who has played 46 T20 International (T20I) matches. In these matches, she has batted in 42 innings, scoring a total of 653 runs at an average of 21.06. Her highest score in T20Is is 70, and she has scored two half-centuries. With the ball, she has taken 28 wickets with an economy rate of 4.68. Her bowling average stands at 14.42 with a strike rate of 18.4 balls per wicket. She is an impactful all-rounder for Nigeria.
Victory Igbinedion
Victory Igbinedion is a Nigerian women’s cricketer who has played 13 T20 International (T20I) matches. She has batted in 10 innings, scoring a total of 146 runs at an average of 16.22. Her highest score in T20Is is 28. Victory’s role is mainly as a batter, and she has yet to take wickets in her T20I bowling record. She scored important 28 runs in the team’s most recent game, and it’ll be hoped she builds on that score.
Celina Bull
Celina Bull is an all-rounder for Sierra Leone Women, contributing as a right-handed batter and right-arm bowler. In T20Is, she has been a regular part of the lineup, with recent performances highlighting her dual skills. She has scored 425 runs in 37 innings with the highest score of unbeaten 41 and has also picked 20 wickets in 25 innings with the ball. Her recent outings underline her value as a reliable all-rounder for Sierra Leone.
Linda Bull
Linda Bull is a talented all-rounder for Sierra Leone Women, renowned for her right-handed batting and medium-pace bowling. Her career highlights include best bowling figures of 3 wickets for 0 runs in just 2 overs during the 2025 Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament, underlining her ability to produce match-turning spells. She has scored 230 runs in 33 innings with the bat and has also picked up 28 wickets in 27 innings with the ball.
Pitch:
The pitch at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It tends to provide early assistance to pacers with some movement off the surface, making the start of the innings favorable for fast bowlers. As the game progresses, the pitch slows down a bit, allowing spinners to come into play in the middle overs.
Weather:
Windhoek will see mostly sunny weather with temperatures expected to be quite warm and no significant rain in the forecast. Afternoon heat may feel intense, but gentle breeze may provide some relief. Skies should stay clear through most of the day, promising interrupted action.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Igbinedion Victory, Lucky Piety, Sunday Salome, Samson Rachael, Usen Peace, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Linda Bull, Patrica Pratt
Match Details:
Date – September 6, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
