The New Zealand under-19 women's cricket team has been stunned by Nigeria at the T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The Nigerians were overjoyed at registering their maiden win at their first U19 T20 World Cup. In a rain-affected match in Sarawak, they scored 65 for six in their 13 overs.

Nigeria are making their debut in the tournament and find themselves sitting at the top of Group C after playing two matches.

Four teams, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Samoa, will make their debut this weekend at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.

A dominant Sri Lanka got their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 off to a strong start when they defeated hosts Malaysia by 139 runs at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. Both teams were playing their first match of the tournament, with Malaysia making their debut at the World Cup.

Maisie Maceira’s fifer restricts Nepal to 73 all out. Nepali bowlers present a strong challenge in response but Pippa Sproul’s 35 guides Scotland to a tense one-wicket win.

India's GenNext cricketers will be eager to extend their dominance in the global stage as they seek to defend the title of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup

Nigeria and USA claimed their first-ever victories on a thrilling day. Nigeria beat 2023 semi-finalists New Zealand by two runs while the USA defeated Ireland by nine wickets. Australia enacted revenge over Bangladesh with a nervy final-over win for their second win of the tournament.