NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 8th T20I match of ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021.
NIG vs UGA ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021, 8th T20I Match Preview:
The 8th match of ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021 will be played between Nigeria and Uganda at Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre, Kigali City on Nov 18.
Nigeria have had a pretty disappointing start to their tournament, having lost both their matches so far in the tournament. They lost their tournament-opener to Tanzania by 6 wickets. Issac Okpe ( 23-ball 22) and Ashmit Shreshtha (30-ball 26) ensured some sort of respectability to the Nigerian total. Prosper Useni, Peter Aho, Issac Okpe and Ridwan Abdulkareem chipped in with one wicket each.
In their second game of the tournament, Uganda handed them a 12-run defeat in what was a rain-curtailed encounter. Peter Aho, Sylvester Okpe and Prosper Useni took 2 wickets each, while Issac Okpe and Ridwan Abdulkareem chipped in with one wicket each. Ademola Onikoyi (27-ball 28) was their top-scorer.
Uganda have won 1 of their 2 games in the tournament so far. They lost their tournament-opener to Kenya by 1 run. Frank Nsubuga (2/7) and Riazat Ali Shah (2/27) were their top wicket-takers. Deusdedit Muhumza (48-ball 59) and Dinesh Nakrani (32-ball 67) were the top run-scorers, despite their heroics their team fell agonizingly short of the total.
In their second game of the tournament, Uganda registered a 12-run victory over Nigeria. Riazat Ali Shah (24-ball 39) and Dinesh Nakrani (22-ball 37) were their top run-scorers. Frank Nsubuga (1/27) was the lone wicket-taker in what was a rain-curtailed encounter.
NIG vs UGA ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021, 8th T20I Match Details:
Venue: Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre, Kigali City
Date & Time: 18th Nov, at 05:15 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
NIG vs UGA ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021, 8th T20I Match Pitch Report:
The Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre Cricket Ground surface is well-balanced, providing ample support for both batsmen and bowlers in both innings roughly equally. It is expected to provide some early assistance to the swing bowlers, with the spinners possibly playing a key role in the second half. Dew may be a thing to consider because this is a night game.
NIG vs UGA ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021, 8th T20I Match Probable Playing XIs:
NIG: Sylvester Okpe (c), Joseph Adedeji, Peter Aho, Daniel Gim, Isaac Okpe, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Ashmit Shreshta (wk), Ademola Onikoyi, Joshua Ayannaike, Samuel Mba.
UGA: Simon Ssesazi, Saud Islam, Ronak Patel, Riazat Ali Shah, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Akankwasa, Deusdedit Muhumuza, Brian Masaba (c), Fred Achelam, Frank Nsubuga, Bilal Hassan.
Top Picks for NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
NIG
Prosper Useni is a good pick among bowlers. In the last contest, he had two wickets to his name and is likely to do well here.
Peter Aho can be trusted for his bowling skills here. He bowled his full quota in the last contest and had two wickets to his name.
Isaac Okpe could be the difference between two teams in this contest. He is yet to perform big in this tournament and this could be his day.
Sylvester Okpe has scalped 2 wickets in this tournament. He can reap rewards for your fantasy team in this match.
Ademola Onikoyi will be the best budget-friendly player in your fantasy team. He can provide good value at available credits.
UGA
Simon Ssesazi has scored 20 runs in 2 matches in this tournament so far. He can reap rewards for your fantasy team in this match.
Dinesh Nakrani is a no-brainer choice for captaincy in this match. So far, he has scored 104 runs, while also picking up 1 wicket in this tournament. He can reap rewards for your fantasy team in this match.
Riazat Ali Shah is one of the most prominent players for his team. He is a match-winner who can turn the game anytime with his incredible all-around ability. He can reap rewards for your fantasy team in this match.
Deusdedit Muhumuza has notched up 66 runs for his team in this tournament. He will look to add more to his tally in this game, making him a must-have pick.
Frank Nsubuga can disrupt the momentum of the opponent batsmen. He will bowl in the crucial stages of the match and can pick wickets in bulk in that process. He has scalped 3 wickets in this tournament.
NIG vs UGA ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Dinesh Nakrani | 161 runs + 15 wickets | 130, 14, 62, 131, 63 |
| Deusdedit Muhumuza | 79runs + 1 wicket | 4, 41, 18, 82, 12 |
| Frank Nsubuga | 7 wickets | 4, 12, 72, 39 |
| Prosper Useni | 5 runs + 7 wickets | 33, 43, 44, 66, 62 |
| Peter Aho | 16 runs + 12 wickets | 65, 7, 82, 32, 82 |
| Isaac Okpe | 42 runs + 6 wickets | 43 |
NIG vs UGA Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Dinesh Nakrani, Dinesh Nakrani
Vice-Captain – Riazat Ali Shah, Frank Nsubuga
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NIG vs UGA Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Ashmit Shreshta
Batsmen- Simon Ssesazi, Saud Islam, Prosper Useni
All-Rounders- Riazat Ali Shah(vc), Dinesh Nakrani(c), Peter Aho, Isaac Okpe
Bowlers- Frank Nsubuga, Deusdedit Muhumuza, Sylvester Okpe
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NIG vs UGA Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Ashmit Shreshta
Batsmen- Simon Ssesazi, Saud Islam, Prosper Useni
All-Rounders- Riazat Ali Shah, Dinesh Nakrani(c), Peter Aho, Isaac Okpe
Bowlers- Frank Nsubuga(vc), Deusdedit Muhumuza, Sylvester Okpe
NIG vs UGA ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2021, 8th T20I Match Probable Winner:
Uganda is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.