Zambia secure bronze at the West Africa Trophy in Abuja after defeating Sierra Leone by 20 runs in a decisive third-place playoff encounter.
The Southern African nation post 145 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs before restricting Sierra Leone to 125 for 10, showcasing superior batting depth and bowling discipline to clinch the podium finish.
Zambia’s bowlers prove instrumental in the victory, claiming all ten Sierra Leone wickets to seal the 20-run triumph and cap off a successful tournament campaign in Nigeria’s capital.
The victory contributes to Zambia’s improved standing in world cricket, with the team now sitting at 69th position in the ICC global rankings.
Cricket stakeholders view Zambia’s ranking position as evidence of the sport’s continued growth across the African continent, with increased participation in regional tournaments helping teams gain valuable ranking points.
The West Africa Trophy, organized by the Nigeria Cricket Federation, provides crucial competitive opportunities for emerging cricket nations to test themselves against regional rivals in the T20 format.
