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Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval cricket stats and records
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval has hosted 36 matches in the data (2018–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 122.0 from 34 innings. Teams batting first won 23 of 35 matches with a result (66%), and teams batting second won 12 (34%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 31% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
36
2018–2026
Avg 1st innings
122.0
34 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
77.5
34 innings
Won chasing
34%
12 of 35 results
Toss winner won
57%
20 of 35
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 27 | 117.5 | 16 | 10 | 271 |
| Other T20 | 5 | 134.4 | 4 | 1 | 165 |
| Women's T20I | 4 | 134.8 | 3 | 1 | 210 |
Highest and lowest totals at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 271/4 | 20 | Ivory Coast | 2024-11-24 | Won |
| Rwanda Women | 210/3 | 20 | Ghana Women | 2026-03-20 | Won |
| Sierra Leone | 189/2 | 20 | Ivory Coast | 2024-11-23 | Won |
| Botswana | 175/4 | 20 | Eswatini | 2024-11-23 | Won |
| Nigeria | 165/6 | 20 | Sierra Leone | 2018-04-14 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 7 | 7.3 | Nigeria | 2024-11-24 | Lost |
| Ivory Coast | 21 | 10.4 | Sierra Leone | 2024-11-23 | Lost |
| Ghana Women | 23 | 10.4 | Nigeria Women | 2026-03-22 | Lost |
| Rwanda | 24 | 6.1 | Nigeria | 2023-10-14 | Lost |
| Sierra Leone | 49 | 14.5 | Nigeria | 2023-10-08 | Lost |
Most runs at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe | 15 | 328 | 25.23 | 115.1 | 80 | 0 | 3 |
| G Ngegba | 14 | 265 | 29.44 | 102.3 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| I Danladi | 13 | 219 | 19.91 | 110.1 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| R Bakum | 11 | 186 | 16.91 | 86.9 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
| Hamza Khan | 7 | 181 | 36.20 | 112.4 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| IO Okpe | 12 | 177 | 22.12 | 130.1 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| A Turay | 12 | 167 | 13.92 | 105.0 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| D Ajekun | 10 | 162 | 18.00 | 85.3 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| O Tuyisenge | 9 | 153 | 19.12 | 89.0 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| TK Joseph | 13 | 151 | 13.73 | 101.3 | 60 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IO Okpe | 14 | 18 | 8.72 | 4.62 | 3/8 |
| E Sebareme | 10 | 16 | 6.69 | 3.19 | 4/6 |
| G Sesay | 12 | 16 | 15.00 | 6.32 | 3/21 |
| R Abdulkareem | 13 | 15 | 9.60 | 4.55 | 4/11 |
| R Coker | 12 | 15 | 13.67 | 4.56 | 4/4 |
| G Ngegba | 12 | 15 | 15.40 | 5.17 | 5/12 |
| Mohameed Taiwo | 8 | 14 | 6.14 | 3.71 | 4/13 |
| C Udekwe | 9 | 14 | 8.57 | 4.26 | 3/12 |
| M Akayezu | 9 | 14 | 13.64 | 6.95 | 4/17 |
| P Aho | 10 | 13 | 7.46 | 4.10 | 4/14 |
Recent matches at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | Nigeria 136 (19.4 ov) Sierra Leone 65 (19 ov) | Nigeria won by 71 runs |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Nigeria 146/5 (20 ov) Ghana 55 (13 ov) | Nigeria won by 91 runs |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Sierra Leone 120/5 (18 ov) Ghana 84/2 (15 ov) | Sierra Leone won by 13 runs (D/L) |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Ghana 85/8 (20 ov) Sierra Leone 86/4 (18.1 ov) | Sierra Leone won by 6 wickets |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Ghana 91/9 (20 ov) Nigeria 95/2 (13 ov) | Nigeria won by 8 wickets |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Nigeria Women 80 (20 ov) Rwanda Women 71/9 (20 ov) | Nigeria won by 9 runs |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Nigeria Women 90 (19.1 ov) Rwanda Women 93/4 (15.4 ov) | Rwanda won by 6 wickets |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Nigeria Women 159/4 (20 ov) Ghana Women 23 (10.4 ov) | Nigeria won by 136 runs |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Rwanda Women 210/3 (20 ov) Ghana Women 88/8 (20 ov) | Rwanda won by 122 runs |
| 24 Nov 2024 | Nigeria 271/4 (20 ov) Ivory Coast 7 (7.3 ov) | Nigeria won by 264 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval?
The average completed first-innings score at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval is 122.0 runs, from 34 innings between 2018 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval?
The highest total in the data is 271/4 by Nigeria against Ivory Coast on 24 November 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval?
In the 35 matches with a result, teams batting first won 23 (66%) and teams batting second won 12 (34%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 7 by Ivory Coast against Nigeria on 24 November 2024.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.