Published on: Sep 13, 2021 9:30 am IST|Updated on: Sep 12, 2021 11:34 pm IST
UGA vs NIG Dream11 Prediction: The fifth game of the Uganda T20I Tri Series will be played between Uganda and Nigeria at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Entebbe on 13 September.
Both these teams have witnessed contrasting fortunes so far in this Uganda T20I tri-series. Uganda defeated Nigeria in their previous outing but they suffered a disappointing loss against Kenya. On the other hand, things have not turned out good for Nigeria in this tri-nation series as they have lost both of their matches against Uganda and Kenya.
Fixture Name: Match 5, Uganda vs Nigeria
Competition: Uganda T20I Tri-Series
Date: 13 September
Time: 12:30 PM IST
Ground: Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe
Pitch Report: The pitch and the conditions at the Entebbe Cricket Oval will have enough assistance for the bowlers. It will be challenging for the batsmen to adjust on this wicket and they have to show great amount of application to score runs. It will be a low-scoring encounter and batting first will be a good decision.
WICKET-KEEPERS: Arnold Otwani BATSMEN: Riazat Shah, Saud Islam, Prosper Useni ALL-ROUNDERS: Brian Masaba, Dinesh Nakrani, Vincent Adewoye BOWLERS: Frank Akankwasa, Henry Ssenyondo, Peter Aho, Mustapha Yussuf
Uganda will once again have the upper hand as they defeated Nigeria convincingly in the last match between these two teams. Nigeria will also be hoping to put up an improved performance both with the bat and ball. It will be a good move to pick more bowlers in your fantasy cricket teams.
Dinesh Nakrani Stats – 111 runs and 11 wickets in 10 matches.
Joshua Ayannike Stats in T20Is – 44 runs in 3 matches at a strike-rate of 102.32.
Uganda skipper Dinesh Nakrani could be the star performer in this match as he has an amazing record in the shortest format of the game. Dinesh Nakrani Stats – 111 runs and 11 wickets in 10 matches.
For Uganda, Dinesh Nakrani delivered a brilliant all-round performance in the last match against Nigeria taking two crucial wickets and also scoring 38 runs off 24 balls. He also picked up a couple of wickets in the game against Kenya. Dinesh Nakrani Stats – 111 runs and 11 wickets in 10 matches.
Uganda’s Riazat Shah has performed impressively well having smashed scores of 40 and 31 in the last two matches. Riazat Shah Stats in T20Is – 143 runs and 4 wickets in the last 4 innings.
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Expected Team Changes
UGA Playing 11 (likely) Ronak Patel Arnold Otwani Saud Islam Riazat Shah Brian Masaba Deusdedit Muhumuza Frank Akankwasa Fred Achelam Dinesh Nakrani Charles Waiswa Henry Ssenyondo
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For Nigeria, Prosper Useni has been consistently amongst the wickets in the last two matches. Prosper Useni Stats in T20Is – 2 wickets in 2 matches at an economy of 4.57.
Nigeria’s Sesan Adedeji has been in a fine form with the bat in the recent while scoring runs in a consistent manner. Sesan Adedeji Stats in T20Is – 111 runs in the last 5 innings.
NIG Playing 11 (likely) Joshua Ayannike Chimezie Onwuzulike Daniel Ajeku Vincent Adewoye Peter Aho Mohameed Taiwo Sulaimon Runsewe Sesan Adedeji Mustapha Yussuf Odion Isesele Prosper Useni
Watch Uganda T20I Tri Series Live score and streaming on FanCode.
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The series will not be broadcasted on television in India.
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