T20 cricket is undoubtedly the most popular format. With the game ending quickly, it gained attention from fans worldwide. The associate nations have also seen a surprising rise in producing potential crickets. Teams like Kenya have seen some fairy tale journey by reaching knockouts in the World Cup. One such nation is Nigeria, which is emerging rapidly. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best Knocks By Nigerian Batters in T20I'.
1. Sulaimon Runsewe
Sulaimon Runsewe is one of the most destructive batters from Nigeria, with handy spin bowling. In a game against Ghana in the West Africa Trophy, batting first, Nigeria piled up 142 runs, with Sulaimon Runsewe smacking a fifty. In the 1st innings, he stitched together a 101-run stand with Daniel Ajekun. In his 62-ball knock, he smashed five boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 80 runs.
2. Ashmit Shreshta
Ashmit Shreshta is one of the best players from Nigeria, with excellent wicketkeeping skills. In a game against Eswatini in the T20 WC Sub Regional Qualifier, batting first, Nigeria piled up 221 runs on a road of a pitch, with Sulaimon Runsewe smacking a fifty. In the 1st innings, he stitched together a 75-run stand with Sulaimon Runsewe. In his 49-ball knock, he smashed eight boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 76 runs.
3. Sesan Adedeji
Sesan Adedeji is one of the best players from Nigeria, with handy spin bowling. In a game against Uganda in a tri-series, batting first, Uganda piled up 172 runs on a tricky pitch, with Saud Islam smacking a fifty. In the 2nd innings, chasing 173 runs, with a score reading 44-6, he stitched together a 68-run stand with Mohameed Taiwo. In his 58-ball knock, he smashed 8 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 68 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
4. Chimezie Onwuzulike
Chimezie Onwuzulike is one of the best players from Nigeria, with handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against Kenya in a tri-series, batting first Nigeria piled up 133 runs on a tricky pitch, with Chimezie Onwuzulike smacking a fifty. In the 1st innings, with a score reading 35-3, he stitched together a 75-run stand with Sesan Adedeji. In his 41-ball knock, he smashed five boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 54 runs.
5. Isaac Okpe
Isaac Okpe is one of the best players from Nigeria, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against Eswatini in the T20 WC Sub Regional Qualifier, batting first, Nigeria piled up 221 runs on a road of a pitch, with Isaac Okpe smacking a fifty. In the 1st innings, with the score reading 177-5, he stitched together a 30-run stand with Sylvester Okpe. In his 17-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 53 runs.
6. Ademola Onikoyi
Ademola Onikoyi is one of the best players from Nigeria, with more than handy wicketkeeping. In a game against Ghana in the West Africa Trophy, batting first, Ghana piled up 109 runs on a tricky pitch. Chasing 110 runs in the 2nd innings, with the score reading 12-2, he stitched together a 53-run stand with Sesan Adedeji. In his 55-ball knock, he smashed two boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 52 runs.
7. Isaac Danladi
Isaac Danladi is one of the best players from Nigeria, with more than handy spin bowling. In a game against Kenya in the T20 WC Africa Region Qualifier, batting first, Nigeria piled up 121 runs on a tricky pitch, with Isaac smacking 46 runs. With the score reading 63-6, he stitched together a 58-run stand with Prosper Useni. In his 46-ball knock, he smashed three boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 52 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
8. Peter Aho
Peter Aho is one of the best players from Nigeria, with more than handy batting lower down the order. In a game against Uganda in a tri-series, batting first, Nigeria piled up 123 runs on a tricky pitch, with Peter smacking 44 runs. With the score reading 85-8, he stitched together a 38-run stand with Prosper Useni. In his 38-ball knock, he smashed three boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 44 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
9. Akhere Isesele
Akhere Isesele is one of the best players from Nigeria, with more than handy batting in the top order. In a game against Ghana in a tri-series, batting first, Ghana piled up 127 runs on a tricky pitch. Chasing 128 runs in the 2nd innings, with the score reading 13-1, he stitched together a 61-run stand with Ashmit Shreshta. In his 25-ball knock, he smashed five boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 44 runs.
10. Prosper Useni
Prosper Useni is one of the best players from Nigeria, with more than handy batting lower down the order. In a game against Kenya in the T20 WC Africa Region Qualifier, batting first, Nigeria piled up 121 runs on a tricky pitch. With the score reading 63-6, he stitched together a 58-run stand with Isaac Danladi. In his 19-ball knock, he smashed two boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 37 runs.
