Dream11: NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Africa Continent Cup T20 2024, Match 17

The 17th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will see Nigeria (NIG) square off against Rwanda (RWA) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City on Friday, December 13. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all 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 three of their last eight matches of the tournament. They won their last match against Botswana by 10 wickets. Rwanda, too, have won three of their last eight matches. They lost their last match to Uganda by 50 runs.

These two teams have met each other seven times. Nigeria have won five matches while one match ended in no result. Rwanda has won only one match.

NIG vs RWA Match Details

The 17th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will be played on December 13 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. The game is set to take place at 12:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

NIG vs RWA, 17th Match

Date and Time: 13 December 2024, 12:45 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. Teams 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 Nigeria and Botswana, where a total of 100 runs were scored at a loss of 3 wickets in just 7.5 overs.

NIG vs RWA Form Guide

NIG - W L L L L

RWA - L L W L L

NIG vs RWA Probable Playing XI

NIG Playing XI

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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

Wicket-keeper

O Manishimwe

O Manishimwe is the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has smashed 231 runs in the last eight matches. S Runsewe is another good wicketkeeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

I Danladi

O Tuyisenge and I Danladi are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Danladi is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 126 runs and taken 5 wickets in just eight matches. O Elijah is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

I Okpe

I Okpe and M Nadir are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Okpe will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 51 runs and taken 9 wickets in the last eight matches. S Okpe is another good all-rounder for today's nail-biting match.

Bowlers

P Aho

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are P Aho and M Akayezu. 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 10 wickets in the last eight 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 126 runs and taken 5 wickets in the last eight matches of the tournament.

I Okpe

I 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 9 wickets and smashed 51 runs in the last eight matches.

5 Must-Picks for NIG vs RWA, 17th Match

S Okpe

M Nadir

I Okpe

R Abdulkareem

I Danladi

Nigeria vs Rwanda Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected 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.