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Nigeria vs Rwanda, ACTC, Today Match Prediction 13 December 2024
NIG vs RWA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Nigeria won the toss and choose to bat first
Nigeria beat Rwanda by 37 runs
Nigeria favoured to win against host nation
- Nigeria holds a 5-1 win record against Rwanda in T20I's.
- The average 1st innings score at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in T20I's is 134 runs
- Oscar Manishimwe with 231 runs in 8 matches is the leading run-scorer in the African Continental Cup 2024
Nigeria to Win!
| Tournament: | Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Gahanga Cricket Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 20.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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NIG vs RWA Match Prediction & Analysis
Rwanda clash off against Nigeria for the third time in the African Continental Cup 2024 in match 17 on Thursday, 13th 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 12:45 PM IST.
Rwanda suffered a disappointing 50 run loss against Uganda in their last match, with their batting unit failing to deliver. Similarly, Nigeria's recent 10-wicket over Botswana in a rain curtailed clash showed their batters are back to their usual best.
Rwanda currently sit in 3rd place with six points in 8 matches, Nigeria with the same number of points currently stand at second place as they hold a superior net run rate than Rwanda. This game is a virtual semi-final for both the teams, the team that wins this match will join Uganda in the finals and a loss here means the end of the road.
When it comes to the head-to-head record, Rwanda has never defeated Nigeria in T20 Internationals. In the seven T20I matches played, Nigeria won0 five. Out of these five wins, two came while batting first and three while bowling first. One match ended in no result.
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Nigeria Preview
Nigeria are coming off a phenomenal 10-wicket victory over Botswana in a five-over game. In that match, Botswana won the toss and elected to bowl first, scoring 49/3 in their allotted five overs. Mohammed Taiwo and Peter Aho picked up one wicket each. Nigeria then chased down the target in just 2.5 overs, thanks to wicket-keeper batter Suliamon Runsewe, who scored 25 runs off 8 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Power-hitter Isaac Danladi, after a string of low scores, smashed 25 runs off 9 balls at a strike rate of 277.77, including 3 huge sixes.
Nigeria now have a chance to make it to the finals after losing four of their last five games. It all comes down to this one last game against the host nation Rwanda, who defeated them by six wickets earlier in the tournament. Nigeria's major issue is their batting lineup. Despite having the talent, their batters haven't delivered as expected. Nigeria, on average, scored 142.2 runs while batting first in the tournament and managed to win only one game while batting first.
At Kigali, Nigeria has played 15 matches and won seven. They have averaged 103.93 runs per game and lost six wickets per game on average. Selim Salau, with 204 runs, and Sylvester Okpe, with 159 runs, are the top two run-scorers. Peter Aho, with 10 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 6.62, is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament for Nigeria.
Nigeria Predicted Playing XI:
Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Selim Salau, Olayinka Elijah Olaleye, Isaac Danladi, Sylvester Okpe (c), Ridwan Abdulkareem, Isaac Okpe, Vincent Adewoye, Peter Aho, Mohameed Taiwo, Ifeanyichukwu Uboh
Nigeria Key Players From Previous Game Of Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024
Nigeria Actual Playing XI:
Olayinka Elijah Olaleye, Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Sylvester Okpe, Vincent Adewoye, Selim Salau , Sulaimon Runsewe, Ifeanyichukwu Uboh, Peter Aho, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Taiwo Mohammed
Rwanda Preview
The host nation, after losing their opening match against Nigeria by six wickets, now has an opportunity to eliminate them from the tournament. In their last game against Uganda, Rwanda won the toss and elected to bowl first. Their bowlers performed well, restricting Uganda to 148/6. Uganda, at one point, was struggling at 68/6, but Rwanda's bowlers let the game slip away as Uganda's lower-order batters capitalized on loose deliveries.
Chasing a moderate target of 149, Rwanda was well-placed at the halfway mark. However, their batting unit once again failed to deliver, managing to score only 98/9. Zappy Bimenyimana, the number 10 batter, was the top scorer with 18 runs, while only two of the top six batters reached double figures.
So far in the tournament, Rwanda has batted first only three times and won one game. While chasing, they have won two of the six games played. Oscar Manishimwe, with 231 runs, is the leading run-scorer for Rwanda. In the bowling department, slow left-arm orthodox Mohammad Nadir, with 10 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 5.43 and best figures of 3/16, is the top bowler for Rwanda.
Rwanda Predicted Playing XI:
Oscar Manishimwe, Didier Ndikubwimana (wk), Eric Dusingizimana (c), Isae Niyomugabo, Orchide Tuyisenge, Rukundo Jean Pierre, Muhammad Nadir, Martin Akayezu, Emile Rukiriza, Zappy Bimenyimana, Ignace Ntirenganya
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 Kigali on Friday - Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C. Moderate rain likely from 1 PM to 5 PM. Northeast winds at 14 km/h. Humidity around 75%.
NIG vs RWA Pitch Report
The Gahanga International Cricket Stadium offers a lively pitch with ample pace and bounce. While the initial phase can be challenging for batters, the surface becomes more rewarding as the match progresses. The pitch remains firm and even in the first innings, making it advantageous for teams batting first. Aggressive batters who can adapt to the conditions and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the pitch can thrive here. The average first-innings score in the 16 matches played at the venue is 153 runs.
Toss: To Bat
So far in the 16 matches played in the African Continental T20 Cup teams batting first won eight and the team bowling first won eiht matches. Teams batting first have had a better record in the recent games, with the surface getting much slower at the later stages of the game the team that wins the toss will opt to bat first.
NIG vs RWA
Winning Prediction
Nigeria holds a 5-1 win record against Rwanda. They have a deeper batting lineup than Rwanda, and their bowling attack is also peaking at the right time. We back Nigeria to win this contest and advance to the finals.
Nigeria to Win!
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