Ivory Coast's performance against Nigeria resulted in a staggering seven runs, marking the lowest score ever in men's T20 international cricket history, surpassing the previous record of ten runs. Opener Ouattara Mohamed’s four runs were the highest individual score for his team, showcasing their inability to effectively compete against the Nigerian bowlers.
Nigeria’s Selim Salau led an impressive offensive performance, scoring 112 runs off just 53 balls, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s total of 271 runs during the match. This commanding batting display established a formidable benchmark that left Ivory Coast struggling to find any momentum throughout the game.
The 264-run defeat not only highlights Ivory Coast's historic low score but also stands as the third-highest margin of defeat in men's T20 history. This massive gap underscores the significant disparities that can exist in international cricket, particularly at the qualifying stages for major tournaments.
Ivory Coast's lack of scoring was further highlighted by the fact that six of their batters were dismissed without scoring, indicating a lack of cohesion and strategy against Nigeria’s dominating bowling performance, leaving their fans and supporters in disbelief as records fell on their unfavorable side.
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