SOURCE: Joel Eshun
Zimbabwe has defeated powerhouse South Africa in the finals of the 2023 Africa Games Women’s Cricket Competition.
Zimbabwe claimed the gold medal with a victory in the Super Over’s after a 170 score tie in the overs.
Zimbabwe team jubilate after winning Gold in 2023 African Games Women's Cricket Competition#HappySports #AfricanGames #Accra2023OnHappyFM pic.twitter.com/kryq4UsDiE
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Nigeria on the other hand won bronze following their victory over Uganda in the third place game.
Nigeria won by three wickets with four balls remaining to take to scores to 78/7 as against 76/8.
Below are the individual awards:
Kalise Lovu, Zimbabwe – Player of the Match And Player of the Tournament
Emmanuel Dubey, Zimbabwe – Referee of the tournament
Janet Mbabaze, Uganda – Best Fielder
Lilian Udeh, Nigeria – Best Boller
Modesta Mupachekwa, Zimbabwe – Best Batter
Zimbabwe didn’t just win Gold in 2023 African Games Women's Cricket Competition, Kalise Lovi also won the Player of the tournament #HappySports #Accra2023OnHappyFM #AfricanGames pic.twitter.com/TCIw95trrF
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