The 12th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will see Nigeria (NIG) face Rwanda (RWA) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City on Monday, December 9. Ahead of this exciting match, here's everything you need to know about the NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Nigeria have won two of their last five matches of the tournament. They lost their previous match to Uganda by seven wickets. Rwanda, on the other hand, have won one of their last five matches. They lost their previous game to Botswana by six wickets.
These two teams have played a total of six matches against each other. Nigeria have won five games while one ended in no result.
NIG vs RWA Match Details
The 12th Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 match will be played on December 9 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 RWA, 12th Match
Date and Time: 9th 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 batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both ends.
NIG vs RWA Form Guide
NIG - L L L W W
RWA - L L W L L
NIG vs RWA 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.
RWA Playing XI
No injury updates.
Wilson Niyitanga, Daniel Gumyusenge, Oscar Manishimwe, Didier Ndikubwimana (wk), Yves Cyusa, Clinton Rubagumya ©, Martin Akayezu, Emile Rukiriza, Muhammad Nadir, Zappy Bimenyimana, Ignace Ntirenganya.
NIG vs RWA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
O Manishimwe
O Manishimwe is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicketkeeping duties for his team. He has smashed 174 runs in the last five matches. S Salau is another good wicketkeeper option for today's match.
Batters
I Danladi
O Tuyisenge and I Danladi are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. I Danladi is a hard hitter who can score runs at the venue. He has smashed 76 runs and taken five wickets in just five matches. O Elijah is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
R Abdulkareem
R Abdulkareem and M Nadir are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. R Abdulkareem will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has scored 28 runs and taken seven wickets in the last five matches. S Okpe is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
E Kubwimana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are E Kubwimana and M Akayezu. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. M Akayezu has an exceptional venue record and can again take a lot of wickets. He has taken five wickets in the last five matches. Z Bimenyimana is another good bowler for today's match.
NIG vs RWA 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 76 runs and taken five wickets in the last five matches.
R Abdulkareem
R Abdulkareem is another crucial pick from the Nigeria squad. He is in top-notch form and can again perform well at this venue. He has taken seven wickets and smashed 28 runs in the last five matches.
5 Must-Picks for NIG vs RWA, 12th Match
S Okpe
M Nadir
R Abdulkareem
O Manishimwe
I Danladi
Nigeria vs Rwanda Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and 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.
Nigeria vs Rwanda Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: S Salau, D Ndikubwimana, O Manishimwe
Batters: I Danladi
All-rounders: M Nadir, S Okpe, I Okpe, R Abdulkareem
Bowlers: M Akayezu, P Aho, E Kubwimana
Nigeria vs Rwanda Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: S Salau, S Runsewe, O Manishimwe
Batters: I Danladi
All-rounders: M Nadir, S Okpe, I Okpe, R Abdulkareem
Bowlers: Z Bimenyimana, P Aho, E Kubwimana
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