The Nigeria women's national cricket team represents the country of

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in international

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. The team is organised by the

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, which has been a member of the

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(ICC) since 2002.

History

Nigeria Women made their international debut at the 2011 ICC Africa Women's T20 Tournament in Uganda. The team lost their first game, against

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, by ten wickets, but rebounded to win their next match, against

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, by six wickets. They lost their remaining three matches (against

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, and

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), finishing fifth out of six teams overall. In August 2015 Nigeria appeared in an invitation tournament in

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, which featured the Tanzanian national team and a team from India's

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. In April 2018, the ICC granted full

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(WT20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all

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matches played between Nigeria women and another international side since 1 July 2018 have the WT20I status. Nigeria made its

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debut against Rwanda at

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on 26 January 2019. The teams played a five-game series which Nigeria won 3-2. In December 2020, the ICC announced the qualification pathway for the

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. Nigeria were named in the

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regional group, alongside ten other teams.

Squad

Updated on 13 March 2024, this lists all the players who played for Nigeria in the past 12 months or were named in the most recent squad.

Records and statistics

International Match Summary — Nigeria Women ''Last updated 11 June 2025''

Twenty20 International

* Highest team total: 179/5 v.

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on 7 June 2024 at Gahanga B Ground,

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. * Highest individual score: 70, Lucky Piety v.

on 7 June 2024 at Gahanga B Ground,

. * Best individual bowling figures: 6/7, Lillian Udeh v.

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on 4 June 2024 at

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. Most T20I runs for Nigeria Women Most T20I wickets for Nigeria Women T20I record versus other nations ''Records complete to WT20I #2357. Last updated 11 June 2025.''

Tournament history

Women's ODI World Cup

Women's World T20

Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier

ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

ICC Women's T20 Champions Trophy

Cricket at the African Games

References

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Women's national cricket teams

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2011 establishments in Nigeria National sports teams established in 2011