Published 10:25 IST, October 21st 2019
Dream11 CAN vs NIG: Team news, predictions and match details
Check out Dream11 predictions for the 18th ICC T20 World Cup qualifier 2019 match between Canada and Nigeria at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in United Arab Emirates.
The 18th game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, 2019 in Group B will be played between Canada and Nigeria on Monday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match starts at 7:30 PM local time (3:30 PM GMT) (9:00 PM IST). The tournament will decide qualifiers for the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year.
Dream11: Can vs Nig Preview
Canada began its campaign with a 53 run win against Jersey. Nitish Kumar was the star with the bat scoring 83 runs from 36 balls helping Canada reach 176/5 in their 20 overs. Jersey, while chasing kept losing wickets and were bowled out for just 123 runs in 17 overs. Jonty Jenner top-scored for Jersey with 56 runs.
Nigeria did not have a great start to the tournament as their bowlers leaked out runs to help Jersey score 184/4 in 20 overs. In reply, the Nigerian batsman could only make 115/7 playing their full quota of 20 overs to lose the match by 69 runs.
Weather Report
The weather at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Monday is predicted to be clear and sunny without any interruption from the rain.
Pitch Report
The night conditions support the chasing side who have won ten matches, while the team batting first has won only two times.
Dream 11: Can vs Nig Probable Playing XI
Canada
Navneet Dhaliwal (C), Rodrigo Thomas, Nitish Kumar, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Hamza Tariq (WK), Abraash Khan, Dillon Heyliger, Nikhil Dutta, Saad Bin Zafar, Jeremy Gordon.
Bench: Rizwan Cheema, Junaid Siddiqui, Srimantha Wijeratne, Romesh Eranga.
Nigeria
Daniel Ajekun, Leke Oyede, Sesan Adedeji, Chimezie Onwizilike, Vincent Adewoye, Isaac Okpe, Sulaimon Runsewe, Ademola Onikoyi (C & WK), Daniel Gim, Chima Akachukwu, Abiodun Abioye.
Bench: Yusuf Gershon, Segun Ogundipe, Sylvester Okpe, Mohameed Taiwo.
Dream11: Can vs Nig top picks
For Nigeria, Daniel Ajekun and Leke Oyede will be looking to perform well in this match as well. For Canada, Dillon Heylinger will be key with the ball having picked up three wickets in the last match. On the batting front, Rodrigo Thomas and Nitish Kumar will be eyeing big knocks.
Captain and Vice-Captain selection
Captain: Nitish Kumar, Daniel Ajekun, Leke Oyede, Navneet Dhaliwal
Vice-Captain: Rodrigo Thomas, Dillon Heyliger
Can vs Nig suggested Dream 11 team
Keeper – Hamza Tariq
Batsmen – Daniel Ajekun, Navneet Dhaliwal (VC), Nicholas Kirton, Rodrigo Thomas
All-Rounders- Nitish Kumar (C), Leke Oyede
Bowlers – Jeremy Gordon, Dillon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Vincent Adewoye
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Note: These predictions are made basis ouw own analysis and do not guarantee positive results from the game.
Updated 14:26 IST, October 21st 2019