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Nigeria National Under-19 Cricket Team
The Nigeria Under-19 cricket team represents Nigeria in Under-19 cricket at the international level. It took part in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification ICC Africa Division One tournament, held in Namibia. Nigeria defeated pre-tournament favourites Namibia by 52 runs, Uganda by 30 runs and Kenya by 58 runs. Nigeria won the tournament and qualified for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa for the first time. They finished in 15th place in the tournament, out of 16 teams, beating Japan in the final placement match. Squad Nigeria's squad was announced on 7 December 2019. * Sylvester Okpe ( c) * Mohameed Taiwo ( vc) * Rasheed Abolarin * Peter Aho * Miracle Akhigbe * Shehu Audu * Oche Boniface * Isaac Danladi * Miracle Ikaige * Akhere Isesele * Abdulrahman Jimoh * Samuel Mba * Olayinka Olaleye * Sulaimon Runsewe Sulaimon Runsewe (born 7 August 2001) is a Nigerian cricketer. In October 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvester Okpe
Sylvester Okpe (born 7 December 2000) is a Nigerian cricketer, a former captain of the Nigeria under-19 cricket team, and the current captain of the Nigeria national cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and an off break bowler. Career In April 2018, he was part of Nigeria's squad in the North-Western group of the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier tournament. In September 2018, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup. He made his Twenty20 debut in the 2018 Africa T20 Cup on 14 September 2018. In March 2019, he was named as the captain of Nigeria's squad for the Africa Division 1 qualifier tournament for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Nigeria went on to win the competition to qualify for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, with Okpe named as the Player of the Tournament. In May 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda. He made his Twenty20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under-19 Cricket
The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) contested by national under-19 teams. First contested in 1988, as the Youth World Cup, it was not staged again until 1998. Since then, the World Cup has been held as a biennial event, organised by the ICC. The first edition of the tournament had only eight participants, but every subsequent edition has included sixteen teams. India have won the World Cup on a record five occasions, while Australia have won three times, Pakistan twice, and Bangladesh, England, South Africa and the West Indies once each. Two other teams New Zealand and Sri Lanka have made it to tournament finals. India is the current champion after defeating England. History 1988 (Winner: Australia) The inaugural event was titled the McDonald's Bicentennial Youth World Cup, and was held in 1988 as part of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations. It took place in South Australia and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualification
The 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification was an international 50-over cricket tournament played to qualify for 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Qualified teams Africa Division 2 It was held in Potchefstroom, South Africa from 19 to 28 August 2018. The top three teams (Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tanzania national under-19 cricket team, Tanzania) were promoted to Division 1 where they competed with Kenya, Namibia and Uganda. Group A Group B Semi-finals ---- 3rd Place Play-off Final Division 1 The Africa Division One tournament was played in Windhoek, Namibia from 17 to 23 March 2019. Nigeria won the tournament by winning all five of their matches to qualify through to their first World Cup. ---- (H) - Host ---- Americas Held in Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City near Toronto, Canada from July 8–14, 2019. Canada remained unbeaten in the round robin stage and hence qualified for the 2020 ICC U-19 World Cup. (H) – Host ---- Asia Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup
The 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was an international limited-overs cricket tournament that was held in South Africa from 17 January to 9 February 2020. It was the thirteenth edition of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and the second to be held in South Africa. Sixteen teams took part in the tournament, split into four groups of four. The top two teams from each group advanced to the Super League, with the bottom two teams in each group progressing to the Plate League. India were the defending champions. In the first Super League semi-final, India beat Pakistan by ten wickets to advance to the final, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring an unbeaten century. In the second Super League semi-final, Bangladesh beat New Zealand by six wickets, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy scoring a century. The third-place playoff match between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. Therefore, Pakistan finished in third place, after scoring more points than New Zealan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (cricket)
The captain of a cricket team, often referred to as the skipper, is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of the other players. As in other sports, the captain is usually experienced and has good communication skills, and is likely to be one of the most regular members of the team, as the captain is responsible for the team selection. Before the game the captains toss for innings. During the match the captain decides the team's batting order, who will bowl each over, and where each fielder will be positioned. While the captain has the final say, decisions are often collaborative. A captain's knowledge of the complexities of cricket strategy and tactics, and shrewdness in the field, may contribute significantly to the team's success. Due to the smaller coaching/management role played out by support staff, as well as the need for greater on-field decision-making, the captain of a cricket team typically shoulders more re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohameed Taiwo
Mohameed Taiwo (born 3 June 2002) is a Nigerian cricketer. In April 2018, he was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the North-Western group of the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier tournament, with nine dismissals in five matches. In September 2018, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup. He made his Twenty20 debut for Nigeria in the 2018 Africa T20 Cup on 14 September 2018. In March 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the Africa Division 1 qualifier tournament for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In May 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Nigeria against Botswana on 21 May 2019. In October 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament in the United Arab Emirates. In December 2019, he was named as the vice-captain of Nigeria's squad for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasheed Abolarin
Rasheed Abolarin (born 2 October 2002) is a Nigerian cricketer. In May 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Nigeria against Kenya on 20 May 2019. In December 2019, he was part of Nigeria's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup The 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was an international limited-overs cricket tournament that was held in South Africa from 17 January to 9 February 2020. It was the thirteenth edition of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and the second to be .... In October 2021, he was included in Nigeria's team for the Regional Final of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Rwanda. References External links * 2002 births Living people Nigerian cricketers Nigeria Twenty20 International cricketers Place of birth missing (living people) {{Nigeria-cricket-bio-stub Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Aho
Peter Aho (born 2 March 2003) is a Nigerian cricketer. In March 2019, he was part of the Nigeria national under-19 cricket team that qualified for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. It was the first time that Nigeria had qualified for a Cricket World Cup tournament. In September 2021, Aho was named in Nigeria's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2021–22 Uganda Tri-Nation Series tournament. He made his T20I debut on 11 September 2021, for Nigeria against Kenya ) , national_anthem = " Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu"() , image_map = , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Nairobi , coordinates = , largest_city = Nairobi .... The following month, he was also named in Nigeria's T20I squad for their home series against Sierra Leone. In the fifth match of the series, Aho took six wickets for five runs to record the best ever bowling figures in a T20I match. He also became the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Danladi
Isaac Danladi (born 4 September 2002) is a Nigerian cricketer. In April 2018, he was part of Nigeria's squad in the North-Western group of the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier tournament. In September 2018, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup. A left-handed batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Danladi made his Twenty20 debut in the 2018 Africa T20 Cup on 14 September 2018. In March 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the Africa Division 1 qualifier tournament for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In May 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Kenya on 20 May 2019. In December 2019, he was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup The 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was an international limited-overs cricket tournament that was held in South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
