In the ICC International T20 World Cup Qualifier, Nigeria delivered a massive 264-run victory over Ivory Coast.
The fifth match of the Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier, played between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in Group C, took place in Lagos, Nigeria, where Nigeria won the toss and chose to bat first.
However, the T20 international played in Lagos set a new record for the lowest team score in the format. Ivory Coast’s team was bowled out for a mere 7 runs, with 7 of their batsmen failing to score a single run.
Nigeria, batting first, scored a massive 271 runs for 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with Saleem making a significant contribution of 112 runs. In response, Ivory Coast’s entire team was dismissed in the eighth over, falling to just 7 runs.