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Nigeria vs Rwanda, ACTC, Today Match Prediction 09 December 2024
NIG vs RWA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Nigeria won the toss and choose to bat first
Rwanda beat Nigeria by 6 wickets
Can Nigeria Bounce Back, or Will Rwanda Seal the Deal?
- Nigeria holds a strong head-to-head record against Rwanda, winning five of their six completed matches.
- Nigeria has a 50% win rate at Gahanga International Stadium, while Rwanda's win rate at the same venue is a mere 23%
- Nigeria has lost three consecutive matches, while Rwanda has lost their last two.
Nigeria to Win
| Tournament: | Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Gahanga Cricket Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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NIG vs RWA Match Prediction & Analysis
Nigeria clash off against Rwanda for the second time in the African Continental Cup 2024 in match 12 on Monday, 9th December 2024. The match is slated to be played at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City in Rwanda and the scheduled start time is 4:45 PM IST.
Rwanda suffered a disappointing six-wicket loss to Botswana in their last match, with their batting unit failing to deliver. Similarly, Nigeria's recent seven-wicket loss to Uganda was marred by a lackluster batting performance.
Both teams enter this match on the back of defeats. Rwanda is currently on a two-match losing streak, while Nigeria, after a promising start with two consecutive victories, has now lost three matches in a row. Nigeria currently occupies the second position in the points table with four points from five matches, while Rwanda languishes at the bottom with two points from five games.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Nigeria Preview
Nigeria began their African Continental T20 Cup 2024 campaign with impressive victories over Rwanda by six wickets and Botswana by 29 runs. However, their momentum has since faltered, with two losses to Uganda (by 5 and 7 wickets) and one to Botswana (by 3 wickets).
In their most recent match against Uganda, Nigeria, batting first, got off to a promising start with a 47-run opening partnership between Sulaimon Runsewe and Selim Salau. However, the dismissal of Salau for 25 and Runsewe for 26 triggered a collapse, with no other batter apart from Ridwan AbdulKareem (10 runs) reaching double figures. Nigeria was eventually bowled out for a meager 103 runs, their lowest first-innings total of the tournament.
Defending such a low score against a strong Ugandan batting lineup proved to be a daunting task for Nigeria. Uganda chased down the target comfortably in 13 overs, with Prosper Useni (1/18), Peter Aho (1/17), and Isaac Okpe (1/16) being the most economical bowlers for Nigeria.
With three games remaining, including a crucial match against Uganda, Nigeria's position in the tournament is precarious. The spin-friendly pitch will likely favor the experienced duo of captain Sylvester Okpe and Isaac Danladi, who will be key to Nigeria's chances of turning the tide.
Selim Salau is currently Nigeria's leading run-scorer with 144 runs in five matches, averaging 28.80 and striking at 109.09. He is the only Nigerian batter to surpass the 100-run mark in the tournament. In the bowling department, Ridwan Abdulkareem and Isaac Okpe share the lead with seven wickets each.
Nigeria Predicted Playing XI:
Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Selim Salau, Olayinka Elijah Olaleye, Isaac Danladi, Prosper Useni, Sylvester Okpe (c), Ridwan Abdulkareem, Isaac Okpe, Vincent Adewoye, Mohameed Taiwo, Peter Aho
Nigeria Key Players From Previous Game Of Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024
Nigeria Actual Playing XI:
Sulaimon Runsewe, Ifeanyichukwu Uboh, Peter Aho, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Taiwo Mohammed, Miracle Akhigbe, Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Sylvester Okpe, Vincent Adewoye, Selim Salau
Rwanda Preview
Rwanda can only blame themselves for their current predicament. They have squandered potential victories due to subpar fielding and inconsistent batting performances, even in favorable conditions. As a result, they have lost four of their five matches and now find themselves in a must-win situation against Nigeria.
Their losses include two defeats to Uganda by significant margins of 112 and 86 runs, a six-wicket loss to Nigeria, and another six-wicket loss to Botswana. Their sole victory came against Botswana, where they chased down a target of 138 runs without losing a wicket.
In their most recent match, Rwanda, batting first in slightly bowler-friendly conditions, struggled to score runs and managed a total of 111/8. Despite a promising opening partnership of 34 runs, with Oscar Manishimwe (19 runs) and Didier Ndikubwimana (23 runs) as top scorers, the other batters failed to contribute significantly, none reaching the 15-run mark.
Defending a low total, Rwanda made early inroads, reducing their opponents to 31/2. However, they were unable to capitalize on this advantage as Botswana's middle order batted with ease and chased down the target in 16.4 overs.
Oscar Manishimwe leads Rwanda's batting charts with 174 runs in five matches, averaging 43.50 and striking at 128.88. In the bowling department, Muhammad Nadir is the leading wicket-taker with five wickets.
Rwanda Predicted Playing XI:
Oscar Manishimwe, Didier Ndikubwimana (c & wk), Eric Dusingizimana, Daniel Gumyusenge, Orchide Tuyisenge, Rukundo Jean Pierre, Emile Rukiriza, Martin Akayezu, Muhammad Nadir, Eric Kubwimana, Zappy Bimenyimana
Rwanda Key Players From Previous Game Of Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024
Rwanda Actual Playing XI:
Daniel Gumyusenge, Orchide Tuyisenge, Muhammad Nadir, Didier Ndikubwimana, Oscar Manishimwe, Emile Rukiriza, Eric Kubwimana, Ignace Ntirenganya, Zappy Bimenyimana, Niyomugabo Isaie, Jean Pierre Rukundo
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Rwanda on Monday is expected to be around 26°C to 25°C and it is expected to be partly cloudy with 0% precipitation and 58% humidity and the wind blowing at 6 KM/hr
NIG vs RWA Pitch Report
The surface at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced track where both batters and bowlers have reaped rewards. Spinners, especially left-arm spinners, have had the better of the bowlers, while medium pacers with accurate line and length have been able to cause uncertainty in the batters' minds. In the 10 matches played in the African Continental T20 Cup at this venue, the average first-innings score is 146 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
So far in the 10 matches played in the African Continental T20 Cup teams batting first won four of the six matches played and teams chasing have had a better record in the recent games, with the surface getting better in the later stages of the game, the team that wins the toss will opt to bowl first.
NIG vs RWA
Winning Prediction
Nigeria, with an unbeaten record against Rwanda, having won five of their six completed matches, defeated Rwanda by six wickets earlier in the tournament in Kigali. Nigeria also boasts a 50% win percentage in T20 matches played at Gahanga International Stadium, while the home team Rwanda has a mere 23% win percentage. With the odds favoring Nigeria, we are backing them to rebound from their three-match losing streak and secure a victory in this match.
Nigeria to Win
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