Okpe dominates with the ball to restrict Nigeria A
Nigeria secured a hard-fought two-wicket victory over Nigeria A in Match 8 of the
The Nigeria A innings was largely anchored by Elijah Jimmy, who provided the bulk of the scoring with a brisk 51 off 35 balls. Olayinka Olaleye offered some support with 15 runs from 15 deliveries, but the rest of the lineup struggled to build momentum against a persistent bowling attack. Vincent Adewoye was particularly effective, claiming 2 wickets for just 1 run in his single over, while Okpe spearheaded the effort with a brilliant spell of 4/17 from his four overs.
Nigeria navigate tricky chase to seal win
Chasing 113 for victory, Nigeria faced early pressure as they lost two quick wickets. The innings required stability, which was provided by Isaac Okpe, who top-scored with a vital 36 off 21 balls. Supported by Selim Salau, the team worked to keep the required run rate in check despite the mounting tension.
The match reached a critical juncture when Sulaimon Runsewe was dismissed, caught by Elijah Jimmy off the bowling of Sylvester Okpe. This dismissal threatened to derail the chase, but Nigeria managed to hold their nerve through contributions from Gafar Kareem and others to reach 113/8. Sylvester Okpe’s all-round impact, which included 2 runs with the bat alongside his four-wicket haul, proved to be the decisive factor in a contest that remained in the balance until the final stages. The victory marks a significant result for the senior side in the ongoing series.
