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BO vs NIG Win Probability
Toss Winner - Botswana won the toss and choose to bat first
Nigeria beat Botswana by 10 wickets
Who will emerge victorious in the battle for a place in the finals?
- Nigeria holds a 3-1 win record against Botswana in T20I's
- The average 1st innings score in the African Continental T20 Cup 2024 is 153 runs
- Nigeria's opening batter Selim Salau with 206 runs is the third highest run-scorer in the tournament
Botswana to Win!
| Tournament: | Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Gahanga Cricket Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.2°C|Light rain shower |
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BO vs NIG Match Prediction & Analysis
Botswana clash off against Nigeria for the third time in the African Continental Cup 2024 in match 16 on Thursday, 12th 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.
Botswana are coming off a 25 run loss against Rwanda in their last match, Nigeria on the other hand suffered a 23 run loss against Uganda in their last match. Botswana with four points in seven matches is at the bottom of the points table, while Nigeria with four points in seven matches currently stand at 3rd place.
Head to Head Record - Nigeria dominates the head-to-head record against Botswana, having won three of the last four T20I encounters, including a 77-run victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifiers. Isaac Danladi, with 145 runs, is Nigeria's leading run-scorer against Botswana in T20Is.
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Botswana Preview
Botswana, after a rocky start with three consecutive losses, rebounded with impressive victories over Rwanda and Nigeria. However, their momentum was halted by two subsequent defeats, the most recent being a 25-run loss to Rwanda.
Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Botswana's bowlers were initially overwhelmed by Rwanda's opening partnership, who raced to 75 runs in just 8.4 overs. Although Tharindu Perera claimed two wickets, his economy rate of 44 runs in 4 overs proved costly. Boemo Kgosiemang's 2/35 and Katlo Piet's economical spell of 1/14 in 3 overs helped to stem the flow of runs in the death overs.
Chasing a target of 169 runs, Botswana got off to a strong start, with Karabo Motlhanka (36 runs) and Vinoo Balakrishnan (46 runs) adding 75 runs in 8.4 overs. However, the loss of both Motlhanka and Kasselman in quick succession derailed their chase. The remaining batters struggled to capitalize, and Botswana ultimately fell short, finishing on 143/9.
Karabo Motlhanka (156 runs), Tharindu Perera (135 runs), and Monroux Kasselman (105 runs) have been Botswana's top run-scorers, shouldering the bulk of the team's scoring. In the bowling department, Thatayaone Tshose (7 wickets), Michael Badenhorst (5 wickets), and Mmoloki Mooketsi (5 wickets) have been instrumental in their team's success.
Botswana Predicted Playing XI:
Monroux Kasselman, Karabo Motlhanka (c), Tharindu Perera, Phemelo Silas (wk), Vinoo Balakrishnan, Reginald Nehonde, Mmoloki Mooketsi, Boemo Khumalo, Boemo Kgosiemang, Michael Badenhorst, Katlo Piet
Botswana Key Players From Previous Game Of Africa T20 Continent Cup, 2024
Botswana Actual Playing XI:
Karabo Motlhanka, Phemelo Silas, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Reginald Nehonde, Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Manroux Kasselman, Boemo Khumalo, Katlo Piet, Mmoloki Mooketsi, Boemo Kgosiemang
Nigeria Preview
Nigeria, initially considered second favorites behind Uganda, has faced a disappointing tournament. After promising victories over Rwanda and Botswana, they've suffered five consecutive losses, culminating in a recent 23-run defeat to Uganda.
Despite a strong start, dismissing Uganda's top order and reducing them to 39/4, Nigeria's bowlers let the game slip away. Uganda's middle and lower-middle order capitalized on loose bowling, ultimately posting a respectable total of 151/8. Peter Aho's impressive figures of 3/17 were the highlight of Nigeria's bowling performance, with Sylvester Okpe (2/27) and Isaac Okpe (2/46) providing decent .
Chasing a modest target, Nigeria's batting faltered. Only Selim Salau (39 runs) and Sylvester Okpe (41 runs) managed to score significant runs, as the rest of the batting unit failed to contribute. As a result, Nigeria fell short, ending their innings at 128/7.
Selim Salau (204 runs) and Sylvester Okpe (159 runs) are Nigeria's leading run-scorers, while Peter Aho and Isaac Okpe, with 9 wickets each, are their top bowlers.
Nigeria Predicted Playing XI:
Selim Salau, Peter Aho, Mohameed Taiwo, Isaac Okpe, Sylvester Okpe (c), Ridwan Abdulkareem, Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Vincent Adewoye, Prosper Useni, Isaac Danladi, Miracle Akhigbe
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
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The playing surface at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium provides significant pace and bounce. Batters can accumulate runs effectively once they acclimate to the conditions. In the initial innings, the surface remains firm and relatively even, making it a favorable choice for teams batting first.
The 200-run threshold has been sured on one occasion during the tournament, with several teams narrowly missing that mark. This serves as an indication that the aggressive hitters can thrive on this wicket once they see off the new ball and spend enough in the middle. The average 1st innings score in the 14 matches played in the tournament is 153 runs.
BO vs NIG Pitch Report
So far in the 14 matches played in the African Continental T20 Cup teams batting first won seven and the team bowling first won seven 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.
Toss: To Bowl
The forecast for this game in Kigali indicates overcast with a moderate likelihood of scattered showers at 20%. Throughout the day, temperatures are expected to range from 25°C to 17°C, while humidity levels may reach as high as 70%. Moreover, we expect a moderate wind speed of roughly 11 km/hr to be present throughout the match day.
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Winning Prediction
Nigeria has been one of the most disappointing teams in the tournament. Their batting has been particularly out of form, especially considering the stakes involved in the final. In contrast, Botswana has displayed a stronger batting performance and their bowlers have performed reasonably well. Given Botswana's recent victory over Nigeria, we favor them to win this fixture.
Botswana to Win!
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