NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction – ICC T20 Qualifier Africa Live Score, Pitch Report, Player Stats for Today’s Match
Published on: Nov 17, 2021 3:17 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 17, 2021 3:27 pm IST
NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction: The fourth match of the ICC T20 Qualifier Africa 2021 is scheduled to be contested between Nigeria and Uganda on 17 November (Wednesday) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali. Both these sides are coming into this match after performing excellently well in their last few outings. The Nigeria side are very much high on confidence as they have been unbeaten in their last 6 T20I matches and would want to continue their undefeated run. On the other hand, Uganda have performed fabulously well in their last few outings as they have won all of their previous 5 matches in the T20I format. Thus, both these teams will be looking to continue their winning momentum further in this competition.
NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction for Today Match
Fixture Name: Nigeria vs Uganda
Competition: ICC T20 Qualifier Africa
Date: 17 November
Time: 5:15 PM IST
Ground: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
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ICC T20 Qualifier Africa Pitch Report
The surface and the conditions at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium are expected to have enough of assistance for the bowlers. Things will surely be a bit challenging for the batters but the good amount of bounce could go in their favour as well. The par score will once again remain around the 130-140 mark while picking more of bowlers and all-rounders will be a good option.
Team Form Guide:
NIG (recent last): W W W W W
UGA (recent last): W W W W W
NIG Playing 11 (likely)
Joshua Ayannike
Segun Olayinka
Ashmit Shreshta
Daniel Gim
Peter Aho
Joseph Adedeji
Issac Okpe
Chima Akachukwu
Rasheed Abolarin
Ridwan Abdulkareem
Sylvester Okpe
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- There are no major injury issues in the Nigeria camp.
- Joshua Ayannike will captain the side.
- Ashmit Shreshta will don the wicket-keeping gloves.
- They will be hoping that the likes of Segun Olayinka, Daniel Gim, Ashmit Shreshta and Joshua Ayannike contribute well in the batting department.
- The trio of Rasheed Abolarin, Sylvester Okpe and Chima Akachukwu will form an important part of the bowling attack.
Joseph Adedeji Stats in T20I
For the Nigeria team, Joseph Adedeji is one of the most experienced campaigners in the shortest format of the game. He has the ability to deliver amazingly well both with the bat and ball.
Matches | Runs | Average |
6 | 89 | 22.25 |
Ashmit Shreshta Stats in T20
Nigeria wicket-keeper batter Ashmit Shreshta has a fine record in T20 cricket with the bat as he has performed impressively well in the recent while. He has smashed a total of 128 runs having played just 7 T20I matches.
Matches | Runs | Average |
7 | 128 | 18.28 |
UGA Playing 11 (likely)
Ronak Patel
Simon Ssesazi
Saud Islam
Riazat Shah
Deusdedit Muhumuza
Fred Achelam
Kenneth Waiswa
Dinesh Nakrani
Bilal Hassan
Charles Waiswa
Henry Ssenyondo
- There are no injury issues in the Uganda camp.
- They are unlikely to make a lot of changes.
- Dinesh Nakrani will be the captain.
- Fred Achelam will keep the wickets.
- The likes of Dinesh Nakrani, Arnold Otwani and Riazat Shah will be expected to play a significant role in the batting department.
- Frank Akankwasa, Charles Waiswa and Henry Ssenyondo will be their crucial clogs in the bowling attack.
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Dinesh Nakrani Stats in T20I
Uganda skipper Dinesh Nakrani has not played a lot of T20I matches but has done well in less number of opportunities. He has the ability to pick up wickets on regular basis especially in the pressure situations.
Matches | Runs | Wickets |
3 | 18 | 4 |
Riazat Ali Shah Stats in T20I
For Uganda, Riazat Ali Shah has delivered amazingly well in the difficult situations so far in his short span of T20I career so far. Riazat has smashed a total of 56 runs and also has the ability to contribute with some important over having taken 3 wickets.
Matches | Runs | Wickets |
3 | 56 | 3 |
NIG vs UGA: Who will win today match?
Nigeria team will be hoping that the likes of Segun Olayinka, Daniel Gim, Ashmit Shreshta and Joshua Ayannike contribute well in the batting department. The trio of Rasheed Abolarin, Sylvester Okpe and Chima Akachukwu will form an important part of the bowling attack. On the other hand, Uganda will be eyeing to continue their winning momentum in this tournament and the likes of Dinesh Nakrani, Arnold Otwani and Riazat Shah will be expected to play a significant role in the batting department while Frank Akankwasa, Charles Waiswa and Henry Ssenyondo will be their crucial clogs in the bowling attack. It is very much likely to be a low-scoring T20I encounter. According to the NIG vs UGA today match prediction & Nigeria vs Uganda cricket betting tips, UGA are the favourites to win this match.
NIG vs UGA Dream11 Team Prediction
WICKET-KEEPERS: Ashmit Shreshta
BATTERS: Saud Islam, Ronak Patel, Segun Olayinka
ALL-ROUNDERS: Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, Frank Akankwasa, Sesan Adedeji
BOWLERS: Henry Ssenyondo, Chima Akachukwu, Sylvester Okpe
NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction Captain & Vice Captain Choices
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Joseph Adedeji, Dinesh Nakrani.
For Grand League: Ashmit Shreshta, Riazat Ali Shah.
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