NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction - ICC T20 Qualifier Africa Live Score, Pitch Report, Player Stats for Today’s Match

NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction: The 8th match of the ICC T20 Qualifier Africa 2021 is scheduled to be played between Nigeria and Uganda on 18 November (Thursday) at the Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre in Kigali. Both these sides are coming into this match after having witnessed different results unfold in the ongoing edition of the competition. The Nigeria team got off to a poor start in this tournament as they witnessed disappointing losses in their previous two games against Uganda and Tanzania. On the other hand, Uganda did defeat Nigeria in their second game on the opening day but lost to Kenya. Therefore, this will be a great opportunity for both these teams to play their best form of cricket in this match.

NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction for Today Match

Fixture Name: Match 8, Nigeria vs Uganda

Competition: ICC T20 Qualifier Africa

Date: 18 November

Time: 5:15 PM IST

Ground: Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre, Kigali

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ICC T20 Qualifier Africa Pitch Report

The surface and the conditions at the Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre 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): L L W W W
UGA (recent last): W L 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

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.

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 game. 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