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Abu Kamara leads Sierra Leone to hard-fought victory over Ghana

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 25, 2026, 18:30 IST

Sierra Leone secured a 13-run victory against Ghana in the Quadrangular T20I Series, as Abu Kamara's 57-run knock proved the difference in a low-scoring encounter at Tafawa Balewa Square.

Abu Kamara leads Sierra Leone to hard-fought victory over Ghana

Kamara anchors Sierra Leone to defendable total

Sierra Leone emerged victorious in a tense low-scoring battle against Ghana at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, successfully defending a total of 120 to claim a 13-run win in Match 7 of the Quadrangular T20I Series in Nigeria. After Ghana won the toss and elected to field, Sierra Leone faced a disciplined bowling attack, but managed to post 120/5 in their 18 overs, a total that ultimately proved sufficient on a challenging surface.

The innings was defined by a standout performance from Abu Kamara, who anchored the side with a composed 57 off 41 balls. His ability to find the boundary while rotating the strike kept the scoreboard ticking during crucial phases. He found valuable support from Alusine Turay, who contributed a brisk 30 off 21 balls. Their partnership provided the necessary momentum to push Sierra Leone past the 100-run mark. For Ghana, Nitesh Hooda was the standout bowler, returning impressive figures of 3/26 from his four overs to keep the scoring rate in check.

Ghana chase falls short despite Theodore resistance

Chasing a revised target of 98, Ghana’s pursuit got off to a disastrous start. The turning point of the match arrived as early as the first over when Jayant Gautam fell with the score at just 3 runs after only four balls. This early breakthrough set the tone for the remainder of the innings, as Sierra Leone’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure and denied the Ghanaian batters the opportunity to build significant partnerships.

Joseph Theodore fought a lone battle for Ghana, anchoring the chase with a resilient 60 off 58 balls. Despite his best efforts to keep his side in the hunt, the lack of support from the rest of the order proved costly. Richmond Baaleri provided some resistance, but the required run rate climbed steadily as Sierra Leone tightened their grip on the game. By the time the innings concluded, Ghana could only manage 84/2, falling 13 runs short of their target. While Nitesh Hooda and Aliya Kamara were noted for their individual contributions during the contest, it was Sierra Leone’s collective discipline in the field that secured the result in this Quadrangular T20I Series fixture.