Gambia vs Rwanda T20 Clash – Key Players, Head-to-Head, and Betting Tips
It’s been less than 4 months since the T20 World Cup 2024 has been over and already we are into a new qualify season. Gambia and Rwanda are set of face each other to open their campaigns in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024. Both teams will battle it out at the beautiful Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground and try to win their first game. Here is more details on Gambia vs Rwanda
Match Details
- Match: Gambia vs Rwanda, Match 1
- Venue: Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
- Date & Time: Saturday, 19th October, 12:00 PM
- Series: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024
T20 Rankings
- Gambia: 93rd
- Rwanda: 62nd
Rwanda enjoys a higher ranking at 62, while Gambia is placed 93. This puts Rwanda in a more favorable position on paper, but rankings don’t always reflect on-field performances.
Gambia vs Rwanda: Head-to-Head Record
- Rwanda: 1 win
- Gambia: 0 wins
Rwanda leads the head-to-head battle, having secured victory in their only previous meeting. Gambia will be motivated to bounce back and square the rivalry.
Key Players
Top Batters to Watch
- Clinton Rubagumya (Rwanda)
- Total Runs: 21
- Strike Rate: 75.00
- Highest Score: 21*
- Performance vs Gambia: Rubagumya impressed with an unbeaten 21 in their previous clash, and Rwanda will look to him to deliver another solid performance.
- Muhammed Manga (Gambia)
- Total Runs: 6
- Batting Average: 6.00
- Strike Rate: 66.66
- Highest Score: 6
- Performance vs Rwanda: Although Manga had a modest outing in their last game, he holds the potential to anchor Gambia’s innings.
Top Bowlers to Watch
- Muhammad Nadir (Rwanda)
- Wickets: 0
- Best Figures: 0/8
- Performance vs Gambia: Nadir kept things tight in their previous encounter, and Rwanda will hope he can add wickets to his economical spell this time.
- Musa Jorbateh (Gambia)
- Wickets: 2
- Bowling Average: 9.50
- Strike Rate: 12.00
- Best Figures: 2/19
- Performance vs Rwanda: Jorbateh was a standout performer in their previous meeting, taking 2 crucial wickets. He’ll be key to Gambia’s bowling plans once again.
Squads
Rwanda Squad
- Daniel Gumyusenge
- Isae Niyomugabo
- Wilson Niyitanga
- Clinton Rubagumya (C)
- Martin Akayezu
- Yves Cyusa
- Didier Ndikubwimana (WK)
- Oscar Manishimwe (WK)
- Emile Rukiriza
- Eric Kubwimana
- Ignace Ntirenganya
- Israel Mugisha
- Muhammad Nadir
- Zappy Bimenyimana
Gambia Squad
- Frank Campbell
- Gabriel Riley
- Mustapha Suwareh
- Abubacarr Kuyateh
- Arjun Singh Rajpurohit
- Asim Ashraf
- Baboucarr Jaye
- Basiru Jaye
- Ismaila Tamba
- Muhammed Manga (WK)
- Ousman Bah (WK)
- Andre Jarju
- Musa Jorbateh
- Shan Siddiqui
Gambia vs Rwanda Prediction
Given their higher T20 ranking and previous head-to-head success, Rwanda enters this match as slight favorites. With Clinton Rubagumya in form and a disciplined bowling attack led by Muhammad Nadir, Rwanda has the tools to dominate.
However, Gambia should not be underestimated. Their hopes will rest on key performers like Musa Jorbateh with the ball and Muhammed Manga with the bat. If these players step up, Gambia could cause an upset.
Prediction: Rwanda to win, but expect a close contest.
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