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NIGERIA\u2019S Senior Women Cricket team lost by seven wickets to opponents Brazil at the Kwibuka Women\u2019s T20 Tournament encounter in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday.<\/p>\n After Brazil won the toss and elected to field, Nigeria posted 111 for six in their allotted 20 overs.<\/p>\n Adeshola Adekunle top-scored for the Female YellowGreens with 38 runs off 44 balls, while Salome Sunday contributed 25 runs from 22 deliveries.<\/p>\n Esther Sandy remained unbeaten on 15.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Brazil\u2019s bowling attack was led by Maria Ribeiro, who claimed three wickets for 31 runs, while Nicole Monteiro added one wicket to restrict their African opposition.<\/p>\n In reply, Brazil reached 112 for three in 18.2 overs to seal victory with 10 balls to spare.<\/p>\n Lindsay Boas anchored the chase with 35 runs off 38 balls, while Laura Agatha made 26 from 20 deliveries.<\/p>\n Monnike Machado finished unbeaten on 18 as Brazil successfully chased down the target.<\/p>\n For Nigeria, Christabel Chukwuonye, Adeshola Adekunle and Favour Eseigbe picked up a wicket each, but the effort was not enough to prevent Brazil from securing the win.<\/p>\n Maria Ribeiro was named Player of the Match for her decisive bowling performance that restricted Nigeria\u2019s batting line-up and laid the foundation for Brazil\u2019s successful chase.<\/p>\n The result dealt Nigeria another setback in the tournament as the Female YellowGreens continue their campaign, losing to Brazil for the second time in the competition.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the tournament, organised by the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) commemorates the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.(NAN)<\/p>\n A.I<\/p>\n June 16, 2026<\/p>\n Tags: Adeshola Adekunle<\/a> Christabel Chukwuonye<\/a> Female YellowGreens<\/a> Senior Women Cricket team<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\tPost navigation<\/p>\n
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