The Kenya will face off against Nigeria in Match 1 of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025, set to take place at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe, on THURSDAY, 17 JULY 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out today match prediction Dream11 for KEN vs NIG, Match 1 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | KEN vs NIG Match 1, Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 |
| Date | THURSDAY, 17 JULY 2025 |
| Time | 4:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe |
| Live Streaming | Fan Code |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 26°C |
| Humidity- 70% |
| Wind Speed- 13 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- N/A |
Pitch Report:
The Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda is a scenic venue located near Lake Victoria, known for its bowler-friendly conditions and low-scoring matches, especially in T20 formats. The pitch typically offers consistent bounce and early movement, making it ideal for fast bowlers, while spinners come into play as the surface wears down
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 06 |
| KEN Won | 04 |
| NIG Won | 02 |
| No result/ TIE | 00 |
Probable Playing XIs
KEN (Playing XI):
Dhiren Gondaria, Rakep Patel, Tanzeel Sheikh, Jasraj Kundi, Pushkar Sharma, Sachin Gill, Sukhdeep Singh, Francis Mutua, Gerard Mwendwa, Lucas Oluoch, Peter Langat, Shem Ngoche, Vishil Patel, Vraj Patel
NIG (Playing XI):
Isaac Danladi, Olayinka Olaleye, Solomon Chilemanya, Vincent Adewoye, Akhere Isesele, Isaac Okpe, Sylvester Okpe, Selim Salau, Sulaimon Runsewe, Abdulrahman Jimoh, David Ankrah, Mohameed Taiwo, Peter Aho, Prosper Useni
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
- Sukhdeep Singh
Top Batters:
- Rakep Patel
- Dhiren Gondaria
- Olayinka Olaleye
Top All-Rounders:
- Isaac Okpe
- Pushkar Sharma
- Sylvester Okpe
Top Bowlers:
- Abdulrahman Jimoh
- Gerard Mwendwa
- Peter Aho
- Peter Langat
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s KEN vs NIG Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters: Rakep Patel/Dhiren Gondaria/Olayinka Olaleye
- Captain: Pushkar Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Isaac Okpe
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns reported from either camp.Match 1confirmation during toss.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.