Nigeria provided the first shock of the tournament as they defeated New Zealand by two runs in their first-ever World Cup game.Having seen their first game washed out, Nigeria finally got on the park in Sarawak in a reduced 13-over match.

Captain Lucky Piety led the charge scoring Nigeria’s first World Cup six, but New Zealand hit back, applying the squeeze and claiming two wickets to see Nigeria slip to 28 for three after the powerplay. Lilian Ude top-scored with 19 before a four off the final ball from Omosigho Eguakun saw Nigeria set New Zealand 66 to win.

The Junior Yellow Greens took their first World Cup wicket off their first ball as Kate Irwin was run out without facing before her opening partner Emma McLeod was dismissed for three.

Eve Wolland and Anika Todd scored patiently but their dismissals gave Nigeria renewed hope.Ude bowled a perfect final over, conceding only six runs with a run out on the final ball as Nigeria claimed a special and historic win.