Nigeria (NIG) will be facing Rwanda (RWA) in the 1st game of the West Africa T20I Trophy, 2023 at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos on 4th October 2023 at 02:30 PM IST.
NIG vs RWA (Nigeria vs Rwanda), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Nigeria vs Rwanda, Match 1
Date: 4th October 2023
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos
NIG vs RWA (Nigeria vs Rwanda), Match 1 Preview
Rwanda has lost each of the last 5 matches that they have played. In their last 4 games, Nigeria have won 4 games and lost 0.
NIG vs RWA, Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos is a balanced pitch.
Weather Report for Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos
Temperature will hover around 27.2 °C and humidity is expected to be around 77%. 2.7 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesan Adedeji | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 7, 14, 12, 24, 5 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Sulaimon Runsewe | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 0 | 0 | 3, 16, 30, 31, 7 | - |
| Eric Dusingizimana | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 0 | 0 | 46, 29, 7, 9, 0 | - |
- Joseph Oluwasesan Adedeji
Sesan Adedeji is a batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 7, 14, 12, 24, 5 runs at an average of 12.4 per match.
- Sulaimon Iyiola Runsewe
Sulaimon Runsewe is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sulaimon Runsewe has an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 87 runs at an average of 17.4 per match.
- Eric Dusingizimana
Eric Dusingizimana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Eric Dusingizimana has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 91 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Aho | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 4, 0, 1, 1, 3 |
| Zappy Bimenyimana | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 12, 10, 1, 30, 8 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Ridwan Abdulkareem | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 1, 1, 3, 3, 0 |
- Peter Aho
Peter Aho is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Peter Aho has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 4, 0, 1, 1, 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Zappy Bimenyimana
Zappy Bimenyimana is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Zappy Bimenyimana has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Ridwan Abdulkareem
Ridwan Abdulkareem is a bowler and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Ridwan Abdulkareem is an off break bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 1, 3, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 1.6.
NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Okpe | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 5, 2, 0, 0 |
| Isaac Okpe | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 21, 0, 0, 53, 2 | 0, 3, 2, 2, 1 |
| Martin Akayezu | 5 | 45 | 9 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 10, 32, 2, 1 | 3, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
- Sylvester Ameh Okpe
Sylvester Okpe is an all-rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Sylvester Okpe has scored 1 runs at an average of 0.2 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.
- Isaac Ochgwu Okpe
Isaac Okpe is an all-rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Isaac Okpe has scored 21, 0, 0, 53, 2 runs at an average of 15.2 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6 per match.
- Martin Akayezu
Martin Akayezu can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Martin Akayezu bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 3, 1, 2, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Aho | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 4, 0, 1, 1, 3 |
| Sylvester Okpe | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 5, 2, 0, 0 |
| Isaac Okpe | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 21, 0, 0, 53, 2 | 0, 3, 2, 2, 1 |
| Prosper Useni | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 5 | 1 | 6, 9, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 2, 1, 0 |
| Zappy Bimenyimana | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 12, 10, 1, 30, 8 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
- Peter Aho
Peter Aho is a bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches Peter Aho has taken 4, 0, 1, 1, 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Sylvester Ameh Okpe
Sylvester Okpe is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Sylvester Okpe has scored 1 run averaging 0.2 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.
- Isaac Ochgwu Okpe
Isaac Okpe is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. Isaac Okpe is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 76 runs at an average of 15.2 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 2, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6 per match.
- Prosper Useni
Prosper Useni is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Prosper Useni has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- Zappy Bimenyimana
Zappy Bimenyimana can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Zappy Bimenyimana has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.
NIG vs RWA Squad Information
Nigeria (NIG) Squad: Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Ademola Onikoyi, Sesan Adedeji, Taiwo Mohammed, Sylvester Okpe, Daniel Ajekun, Sulaimon Runsewe, Miracle Akhigbe, Ifeanyichukwu Uboh, Peter Aho, Akhere Isesele, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Joshua Asia and Chiemelie Udekwe
Rwanda (RWA) Squad: Emmanuel Sebareme, Eric Dusingizimana, Martin Akayezu, Zappy Bimenyimana, Kevin Irakoze, Didier Ndikubwimana, Wilson Niyitanga, Eric Niyomugabo, Orchide Tuyisenge, Mohammad Nadir, Hamza Khan, Israel Mugisha, Kubwimana Eric, Manishimwe Oscar, Rukiriza Emile and Iradukunda Michel
NIG vs RWA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Manishimwe Oscar
Batter: Eric Niyomugabo
All-Rounders: Isaac Okpe, Kevin Irakoze and Sylvester Okpe
Bowlers: Kubwimana Eric, Peter Aho, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Rukiriza Emile and Zappy Bimenyimana
Captain: Manishimwe Oscar
Vice-Captain: Eric Niyomugabo
Photo credit: Alamy
