BOT vs RWA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Africa Continent Cup T20 2024, Match 5
The 5th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will see Botswana (BOT) squaring off against Rwanda (RWA) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City on Friday, December 6. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the BOT vs RWA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
Botswana have lost both of their last two matches of the tournament. They lost their last match to Nigeria by 29 runs. Rwanda, too, lost both of their last two matches. They lost their last match to Uganda by 112 runs.
These two teams have played a total of three head-to-head matches. Rwanda have won two matches while Botswana have won only one match.
BOT vs RWA Match Details
The 5th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will be played on December 6 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. The game is set to take place at 12:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
BOT vs RWA, 5th Match
Date and Time: 6th 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. Team batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both the ends. The last match played at this venue was between Uganda and Rwanda, where a total of 275 runs were scored at a loss of 17 wickets.
BOT vs RWA Form Guide
BOT - L L
RWA - L L
BOT vs RWA Probable Playing XI
BOT Playing XI
No injury updates
Vinoo Balakrishnan, Reginald Nehonde, Tharindu Perera-I, Manroux Kasselman (wk), Karabo Motlhanka (c), Thatayaone Tshose, Valentine Mbazo (wk), Michael Badenhorst, Boemo Khumalo, Mmoloki Mooketsi, Katlo Piet
RWA Playing XI
No injury updates
Wilson Niyitanga, Daniel Gumyusenge, Oscar Manishimwe, Didier Ndikubwimana (wk), Yves Cyusa, Clinton Rubagumya ©, Martin Akayezu, Emile Rukiriza, Muhammad Nadir, Zappy Bimenyimana, Ignace Ntirenganya
BOT vs RWA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
D Ndikubwimana
D Ndikubwimana is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has smashed 22 runs in the last two matches. O Manishimwe is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
R Nehonde
R Nehonde and D Gumyusenge are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. R Nehonde is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 66 runs in the last two matches. N Isaie is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
M Nadir
T Tshose and M Nadir are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. M Nadir will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 16 runs and taken 2 wickets in the last two matches. K Motlhanka is another good all-rounder for today's nail-biting match.
Bowlers
M Akayezu
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are M Mooketsi and M Akayezu. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. M Akayezu has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 3 wickets in the last two matches. Z Bimenyimana is another good bowler for today's match.
BOT vs RWA match captain and vice-captain choices
M Nadir
M Nadir is the most crucial pick from Rwanda 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 16 runs and taken 2 wickets in the last two matches.
M Akayezu
M Akayezu is another crucial pick from the Rwanda squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has taken 3 wickets and smashed 13 runs in the last two matches.
5 Must-Picks for BOT vs RWA, 5th Match
M Akayezu
M Nadir
T Tshose
R Nehonde
M Mooketsi
Botswana vs Rwanda Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good to be 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.
Botswana vs Rwanda Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: D Ndikubwimana
Batters: R Nehonde
All-rounders: M Nadir, T Tshose, J Pierre, K Motlhanka
Bowlers: M Akayezu, Z Bimenyimana, M Mooketsi, A Boemo, K Piet
Botswana vs Rwanda Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: O Manishimwe
Batters: R Nehonde, D Gumyusenge
All-rounders: M Nadir, T Tshose, K Motlhanka
Bowlers: M Akayezu, Z Bimenyimana, M Mooketsi, A Boemo, K Piet