The ninth match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will see Nigeria (NIG) square off against Uganda (UGA) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City on Sunday, December 8. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Nigeria have won two of their last four matches of the tournament. They lost their last match to Botswana by three wickets. Uganda, on the other hand, have won all of their last four matches. They won their last match of the tournament against Rwanda by 86 runs.
These two teams have met each other four times. Uganda have won three matches, while Nigeria have won only once.
NIG vs UGA Match Details
The ninth match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will be played on December 8 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. The game is set to commence at 12:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
NIG vs UGA, 9th Match
Date and Time: 8 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 winning the toss 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. The last match played at this venue was between Nigeria and Botswana, where a total of 283 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.
NIG vs UGA Form Guide
NIG - L L W W
UGA - W W W W
NIG vs UGA 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, and Mohameed Taiwo.
UGA Playing XI
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Brian Masaba (c), Robinson Obuya, Alpesh Ramjani, Roger Mukasa, Kenneth Waiswa, Juma Miyagi, Bilal Hassan, Fred Achelam (wk), Cosmas Kyewuta, Henry Ssenyondo, and Dinesh Nakrani.
NIG vs UGA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
S Runsewe
S Runsewe is undoubtedly 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. S Salau is another good wicketkeeper option for today's match. He has smashed 119 runs in the last four matches.
Batters
R Obuya
R Obuya and R Ali Shah are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. R Obuya is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 141 runs in the last four matches. I Danladi is another good batter for today's match. He has smashed 67 runs and picked up five wickets in the last four matches.
All-rounders
A Ramjani
D Nakrani and A Ramjani are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. D Nakrani will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 52 runs and taken six wickets in the last four matches. I Okpe is another good all-rounder for today's nail-biting match.
Bowlers
H Ssenyondo
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are F Nsubuga and H Ssenyondo. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. H Ssenyondo has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has scalped nine wickets in the last four matches. P Aho is another good bowler for today's match.
NIG vs UGA match captain and vice-captain choices
A Ramjani
A Ramjani is the most crucial pick from Uganda 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 78 runs and taken eight wickets in the last four matches of the tournament.
D Nakrani
D Nakrani is another crucial pick from the Uganda squad. He is in superb form and can once again perform well at this venue both with bat and ball. He has taken six wickets and smashed 52 runs in the last four matches.
5 Must-Picks for NIG vs UGA, 9th Match
D Nakrani
A Ramjani
I Danladi
H Ssenyondo
I Okpe
Nigeria vs Uganda 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 Uganda Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: S Runsewe
Batters: R Ali Shah, R Obuya, I Danladi
All-rounders: I Okpe, D Nakrani, A Ramjani, S Okpe
Bowlers: F Nsubuga, H Ssenyondo, P Aho
Nigeria vs Uganda Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: S Salau
Batters: R Obuya, I Danladi
All-rounders: I Okpe, D Nakrani, A Ramjani, S Okpe, R Abdulkareem
Bowlers: J Miyagi, H Ssenyondo, P Aho
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