India, Jan. 29 -- Lilian Ude posted impressive figures of three for 11 with the ball to consistently stymie Ireland's chase of 95, after Christabel Chukwuonye led a steady innings with the bat for Nigeria.

Ude also contributed a quickfire 12 with the bat at the death alongside 17 runs each from Peculiar Agboya and Omosigho Eguakun, and that proved crucial in taking the game away from Ireland.

Opener Rebecca Lowe led the response with 21 for Ireland, but the steady fall of wickets ultimately proved key in earning victory for Nigeria in Bangi.

It was Nigeria's second victory of the tournament, after they also beat New Zealand by two runs at their first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup, to seal third place in Super Six Group 2.

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