Zimbabwe Under-19 women’s cricket star Beloved Biza has made history, becoming the first Zimbabwean female cricketer at the Under-19 level to score a century in the Twenty20 format. Her record-breaking innings powered Zimbabwe to a commanding victory over Ghana during the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 tournament in Lagos.
Biza’s knock propelled the Zimbabwe U19 team to an imposing 225 for 2 in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for the visitors. “It feels incredible to achieve this milestone,” Biza said after the match. “I just focused on backing my shots and supporting the team.”
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Chasing 226 for victory, Ghana struggled under the pressure created by Biza’s century and Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling attack. The bowlers steadily dismantled the Ghanaian batting lineup, restricting them to just 45 runs, sealing a one-sided victory.
While Zimbabwe’s bowlers played a critical role, the match will be remembered for Biza’s historic achievement, highlighting the growing talent in Zimbabwe’s women’s cricket development structures.
The Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 tournament is a key regional competition aimed at strengthening women’s cricket across Africa, providing a platform for emerging players like Biza to shine.
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