T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier: Match 3: NIG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Nigeria will be up against Uganda in the third match of the T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier. Nigeria are currently ranked 38^th in the T20 rankings and they will be taking on a slightly higher-ranked side Uganda, who sit at 27^th in the rankings. Since May 2019, Nigeria have played 21 T20Is so far and have won 8 of those. It will be a tough ask for them to beat Uganda who are in pretty good form at the moment.

Uganda, on the other hand, are one of the best sides in this tournament who has the ability to beat any opposition. They have an excellent record this year where they have won 11 of the 16 matches played. They had beaten Nigeria in the last 3 meetings, which further adds to their confidence as well.

Match Details:

Nigeria vs Uganda, Match 3

Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali

Date & Time: 17th November at 5:15 PM IST and 1:45 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

It looks like a balanced surface where both batters and bowlers will get ample opportunities to shine. It will be interesting how the surface will behave in the afternoon session. Anything over 150 is a good enough total to defend on this wicket.

Probable Playing XIs for NIG vs UGA:

Nigeria

Ashmit Shreshta, Segun Olayinka, Daniel Gim, Joshua Ayannike, Prosper Useni, Peter Aho, Sesan Adedeji, Isaac Okpe, Sylvester Okpe (c), Rasheed Abolarin, Chima Akachukwu

Uganda

Saud Islam, Simon Ssesazi, Ronak Patel, Riazat Ali Shah, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Akankwasa, Fred Achelam (wk), Brian Masaba (c), Henry Ssenyondo, Deusdedit Muhumuza, Bilal Hassan

Top Picks for NIG vs UGA Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Nigeria

Ashmit Shreshta is still in his early days at the international level. He has played only 6 T20Is and scored 102 runs at an average of 17.

Isaac Okpe is an all-rounder who can contribute equally well in all the departments. In his 14 T20Is, he has scored 185 runs at an average of 15.41 and has also picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 6.68.

Top Picks – Uganda

25-year-old Simon Ssesazi has notched up 329 runs in his 10 T20Is at an average of 41.1, which comprises 3 half-centuries.

Saud Islam has got good numbers in the T20Is. In his 14 T20Is, he has scored 406 runs at an average of 36.9 and a strike rate of 109.72.

NIG vs UGA Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NIG vs UGA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ashmit Shreshta, Saud Islam, Joshua Ayannike, Simon Ssesazi (c), Isaac Okpe (vc), Brian Masaba, Riazat Ali Shah, Dinesh Nakrani, Sylvester Okpe, Henry Ssenyondo, Rasheed Abolarin

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NIG vs UGA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ashmit Shreshta (vc), Daniel Gim, Saud Islam, Simon Ssesazi, Sesan Adedeji, Isaac Okpe, Riazat Ali Shah (c), Dinesh Nakrani, Sylvester Okpe, Henry Ssenyondo, Deusdedit Muhumuz

Today’s NIG vs UGA Probable Winners:

Uganda are expected to win this match.

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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.