NIG vs BOT Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Africa Continent Cup T20 2024, Match 16
The 16th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will see Nigeria (NIG) go up against Botswana (BOT) at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City on Thursday, December 12. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the NIG vs BOT Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Nigeria have won two of their last seven matches. They lost their last match to Uganda by 23 runs. Botswana, too, have won two of their last seven matches. They lost their last match of the tournament to Rwanda by 25 runs.
These two teams have played a total of four head-to-head matches. Nigeria have won three, while Botswana have won one match.
NIG vs BOT Match Details
The 16th match of the Africa Continent Cup T20 2024 will be played on December 12 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. The game is set to take place at 5:15 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
NIG vs BOT, 16th Match
Date and Time: 12 December 2024, 5:15 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. The team winning the toss 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 Nigeria, where a total of 279 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.
NIG vs BOT Form Guide
NIG - L L L L L
BOT - L L W W L
NIG vs BOT Probable Playing XI
NIG Playing XI
No injury updates
Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Sesan Adedeji, Sylvester Okpe (c), Isaac Okpe, Daniel Ajekun, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Chiemelie Udekwe, Joshua Asia, Isaac Danladi, Prosper Useni, and Mohameed Taiwo.
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, and Katlo Piet.
NIG vs BOT Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
S Runsewe
S Runsewe is undoubtedly the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and also perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. S Salau is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match. He has smashed 204 runs in the last seven matches.
Batters
I Danladi
I Danladi and R Nehonde are the two best batters to choose for today's Dream11 team. Danladi is a great all-rounder who can score a lot of runs and take many wickets at this venue. He has smashed 101 runs and picked up five wickets in the last seven matches. V Balakrishnan is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
I Okpe
I Okpe and S Okpe are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. I Okpe will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 51 runs and taken nine wickets in the last seven matches. R Abdulkareem is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
P Aho
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are M Mooketsi and P Aho. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Aho has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has scalped nine wickets in the last seven matches. K Piet is another good bowler for today's match.
NIG vs BOT match captain and vice-captain choices
I Danladi
I Danladi is the most crucial pick from Nigeria 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 101 runs and taken fivewickets in the last seven matches.
S Okpe
S Okpe is another crucial pick from the Nigeria squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue.
5 Must-Picks for NIG vs BOT, 16th Match
S Okpe
I Okpe
I Danladi
R Abdulkareem
P Aho
Nigeria vs Botswana Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and 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.
Nigeria vs Botswana Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeepers: S Runsewe, S Salau
Batters: I Danladi
All-rounders: I Okpe, S Okpe, R Abdulkareem, T Perera, K Motlhanka
Bowlers: P Aho, M Mooketsi, K Piet
Nigeria vs Botswana Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeepers: S Runsewe, S Salau
Batters: I Danladi, R Nehonde
All-rounders: I Okpe, S Okpe, R Abdulkareem, T Perera, K Motlhanka
Bowlers: P Aho, M Badenhorst