Dream11: NIG vs BOT Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Africa Continent Cup T20 2024, Match 8

NIG vs BOT Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Africa Continent Cup T20 2024, Match 8

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 07, 2024 03:36 IST

The eigth match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will see Nigeria (NIG) squaring off against Botswana (BOT) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City on Saturday, December 7. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the NIG vs BOT Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

Nigeria have won two of their last three matches. They lost their last match to Uganda by five wickets. Botswana, on the other hand, have lost all of their last three matches. They lost their last match to Rwanda by 10 wickets.

These two teams have played a total of three head-to-head matches. Nigeria have won all the matches.

NIG vs BOT Match Details

The eighth match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will be played on December 7 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. The game is set to take place at 5:15 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

NIG vs BOT, 8th Match

Date and Time: 7 December 2024, 5:15 PM IST

Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City

Pitch Report

The pitch at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both the ends. The last match played at this venue was between Uganda and Nigeria, where a total of 220 runs were scored at a loss of 14 wickets.

NIG vs BOT Form Guide

NIG - L W W

BOT - L L L

NIG vs BOT Probable Playing XI

NIG Playing XI

No injury updates

Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Sesan Adedeji, Sylvester Okpe (c), Isaac Okpe, Daniel Ajekun, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Chiemelie Udekwe, Joshua Asia, Isaac Danladi, Prosper Useni, Mohameed Taiwo

BOT Playing XI

No injury updates

Vinoo Balakrishnan, Reginald Nehonde, Tharindu Perera-I, Manroux Kasselman (wk), Karabo Motlhanka (c), Thatayaone Tshose, Valentine Mbazo (wk), Michael Badenhorst, Boemo Khumalo, Mmoloki Mooketsi, Katlo Piet

NIG vs BOT Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

S Runsewe

S Runsewe is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. S Salau is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match. He has smashed 101 runs in the last three matches.

Batters

I Danladi

I Danladi and R Nehonde are the two best batters for today's Dream11 team. I Danladi is a great all-rounder who can score a lot of runs and take many wickets at this venue. He has smashed 46 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last three matches. Olayinka Elijah is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

S Okpe

I Okpe and S Okpe are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. S Okpe will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 71 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last three matches. R Abdulkareem is another good all-rounder for today's nail-biting match.

Bowlers

P Aho

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are M Mooketsi and P Aho. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. P Aho has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 5 wickets in the last three matches. K Piet is another good bowler for today's match.

NIG vs BOT match captain and vice-captain choices

I Danladi

I Danladi is the most crucial pick from Nigeria as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 46 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last three matches.

S Okpe

S Okpe is another crucial pick from the Nigeria squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has taken 3 wickets and smashed 71 runs in the last three matches.

5 Must-Picks for NIG vs BOT, 8th Match

S Okpe

I Okpe

I Danladi

R Abdulkareem

P Aho

Nigeria vs Botswana Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.