Cricket Sierra Leone Defeats Ghana by 13 Runs in T20 Clash in Nigeria
Sahid Bangura Sierra Leone’s men’s cricket team edged Ghana by 13 runs in a rain-affected encounter at the Nigeria T20 Quadrangular Series on Friday, strengthening their position near the top of the standings in Lagos.
Sierra Leone posted 120 for 5 in 18 overs after weather interruptions reduced playing time at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, according to match reports from the tournament. The innings featured a steady but measured batting effort as conditions remained difficult under overcast skies.
In response, Ghana were set a revised target of 98 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Their chase never fully gained momentum, and they were restricted to 84 all out inside 15 overs, falling short by 13 runs.
The result highlighted Sierra Leone’s growing consistency in the competition, where they have leaned on disciplined bowling and fielding performances. Among the standout contributors so far, Abubakarr Kamara has led the batting charts for the side with 68 runs from three innings at an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of 104.88, according to tournament statistics.
In the field, Eric Musa Turay has been one of Sierra Leone’s most effective bowlers, taking four wickets across three matches and helping maintain the team’s strong position on the points table.
The Nigeria T20 Quadrangular Series continues through the weekend in Lagos, with teams still contesting for final standings as the tournament approaches its conclusion.