Match summary
Nigeria played Sierra Leone in the 4th T20I, West Africa Trophy 2025 at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja, on 5 Dec 2025. Nigeria won by 36 runs.
Nigeria won the toss and chose to bat first. Nigeria made 177/6 in 20 overs, Sierra Leone made 141/5 in 20 overs.
J Bangura top-scored with 52 off 51 balls; P Useni took 3/29; P Useni was named player of the match.
Nigeria Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe c AB Kamara b A Gbla |
c AB Kamara b A Gbla | 21 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 123.53 |
| Selim Salau c Ibrahim Kpaka b S Williams |
c Ibrahim Kpaka b S Williams | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 170.00 |
| D Ajekun c Ibrahim Kpaka b A Gbla |
c Ibrahim Kpaka b A Gbla | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| I Danladi c J Lassayo b R Coker |
c J Lassayo b R Coker | 14 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 60.87 |
| SA Okpe b Mohamed Turay |
b Mohamed Turay | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 |
| VD Adewoye c C Bah b AB Kamara |
c C Bah b AB Kamara | 49 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 144.12 |
| IO Okpe not out |
not out | 35 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 233.33 |
| P Useni not out |
not out | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 600.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 2, w 3, nb 1) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.85) | 177/6 | ||||
Did not bat: O Isiyaku, Joshua Asia, E Ndubudem
Fall of wickets: 1-32 (Selim Salau, 3.5 ov), 2-45 (Sulaimon Runsewe, 5.2 ov), 3-46 (D Ajekun, 5.6 ov), 4-64 (SA Okpe, 9.2 ov), 5-101 (I Danladi, 14.4 ov), 6-142 (VD Adewoye, 18.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Bah | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| S Williams | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| AB Kamara | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A Gbla | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R Coker | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.50 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamed Turay | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| J Lassayo | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Sierra Leone Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Kpaka b P Useni |
b P Useni | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| J Bangura not out |
not out | 52 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 101.96 |
| Y Jalloh b P Useni |
b P Useni | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| R Coker b SA Okpe |
b SA Okpe | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 76.47 |
| AB Kamara c Sulaimon Runsewe b P Useni |
c Sulaimon Runsewe b P Useni | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 |
| L Lamin b O Isiyaku |
b O Isiyaku | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 146.15 |
| A Gbla not out |
not out | 25 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 208.33 |
| Extras | (b 2, lb 4, w 3, nb 0) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 7.05) | 141/5 | ||||
Did not bat: Mohamed Turay, C Bah, S Williams, J Lassayo
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Ibrahim Kpaka, 0.3 ov), 2-18 (Y Jalloh, 2.5 ov), 3-54 (R Coker, 8.5 ov), 4-90 (AB Kamara, 14.2 ov), 5-115 (L Lamin, 17.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Useni | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E Ndubudem | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SA Okpe | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.50 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O Isiyaku | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IO Okpe | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Asia | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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- Match
- 4th T20I · West Africa Trophy 2025
- Venue
- Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja
- Date
- 5 Dec 2025
- Toss
- Nigeria, elected to bat first
- Result
- Nigeria won by 36 runs
- Player of the match
- P Useni
- Format
- T20I (20 overs)
- Season
- 2025/26
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Nigeria vs Sierra Leone match on 5 Dec 2025?
Nigeria won by 36 runs.
Who was player of the match in Nigeria vs Sierra Leone?
P Useni.
Who scored the most runs in Nigeria vs Sierra Leone?
J Bangura (Sierra Leone) with 52 off 51 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Nigeria vs Sierra Leone?
P Useni, with 3/29.
Who won the toss in Nigeria vs Sierra Leone?
Nigeria, who chose to bat first.
Where was Nigeria vs Sierra Leone played?
At Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja.