Ivory Coast's Record Low in T20 Cricket

In a historic T20 cricket match, Ivory Coast scored only seven runs in a crushing 264-run defeat to Nigeria in Lagos. Nigeria set a record with 271 runs, with Selim Salau scoring 112 off 53 balls. Ivory Coast's performance marked the lowest score in men's T20 International history.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-11-2024 12:27 IST | Created: 25-11-2024 12:23 IST
Ivory Coast's Record Low in T20 Cricket
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In a historic low for T20 cricket, Ivory Coast managed to score just seven runs against Nigeria in Lagos, marking the lowest tally ever recorded in men's Twenty20 International history.

Nigeria's Selim Salau spearheaded his team's victory, scoring an impressive 112 runs off 53 balls, leading the hosts to a formidable total of 271 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup regional qualifier.

Ivory Coast's response was notably underwhelming, with opener Ouattara Mohamed scoring four runs, while six batsmen were dismissed for ducks, solidifying their place in the record books.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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