UAE vs NIG Dream11 Prediction, Player Stats: Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025

Get the most detailed UAE vs NIG Dream11 Team Prediction and Player Stats for the 7th T20I of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025. This comprehensive guide provides a complete statistical breakdown of every player, head-to-head records, recent match analysis, a detailed pitch report from Entebbe, and fantasy cricket tips to help you build a winning team.

UAE vs NIG Match Preview

The Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 hosts a crucial fixture as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) takes on Nigeria (NIG). UAE, a formidable associate nation, holds a clear advantage on paper and in their head-to-head encounter. They will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss against Uganda.

Nigeria has had a difficult tournament so far, losing their initial matches. However, they have individuals who can create an impact. For fantasy players, this match offers a clear opportunity to build a team around UAE’s strengths while picking key differential players from the Nigerian side.

UAE vs NIG Match Details

UAE vs NIG Pitch Report

The pitch report for the Entebbe Cricket Oval indicates a significant advantage for the team batting first and for pace bowlers.

• Matches: 14
  
• Won Batting First: 10
  
• Won Bowling First: 3
  
• Pace Wickets (Last 10 T20I): 68
  
• Spin Wickets (Last 10 T20I): 32
  
• Analysis: The pitch offers a balanced contest initially, but pacers tend to dominate. With a strong trend of teams winning after setting a target, the toss will be crucial.
  

Top Performers at this Venue:

• Top Batters: P Aho (NIG), Muhammad Waseem (UAE), Mohameed Taiwo (NIG), Rahul Chopra (UAE).
  
• Top Bowlers: P Useni (NIG), Muhammad Rohid (UAE), SA Okpe (NIG).
  

Recent Match Analysis of Both Teams

United Arab Emirates (UAE): UAE has had a mixed run in their last two matches (L, W). They are coming off a very narrow 6-run loss to Uganda. While chasing 127, they managed 120/8, with Muhammad Waseem (33) and Muhammad Zohaib (24) being the top scorers. Their bowlers were excellent in that game, with Muhammad Rohid (3/23) and Muhammad Zuhaib (2/15) leading the attack. Prior to this, they secured a dominant 40-run victory over Kenya.

Nigeria: Nigeria has had a tough start to the series, losing their initial matches (L, L). Their most recent game against Uganda was a heavy defeat by 77 runs (DLS method). Chasing a revised target of 163 in 18 overs, they could only manage 85/5. Isaac Danladi (26) and Selim Salau (24) were the main contributors with the bat. With the ball, Sylvester Okpe was the pick of the bowlers, taking 1/27.

Head-to-Head (H2H) Record & Player Stats

• Total Matches: 1
• UAE Won: 1
• Nigeria Won: 0

Head-to-Head Player Stats (UAE vs NIG)

(Note: Only Nigerian player H2H stats were provided in the data.)

• S.A. Okpe (NGA): 1m – 3 Ov – 2 Wkts
• S.I. Runsewe (NGA): 1m – 0 Runs | 1.3 Ov – 1 Wkt
• V.D. Adewoye (NGA): 1m – 3 Ov – 0 Wkts

UAE vs NIG Player Stats & Playing11

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Squad Data

Probable Playing XI: Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (WK), Asif Khan, Ethan D’souza, Saghir Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid.

• Powerplay Bowlers: Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid
• Death Over Bowlers: Muhammad Rohid, Saghir Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib

Playing XI Player Stats:

• Muhammad Zohaib:
  • T20I Stats: 9m – 109r – 21.8 Avg
  • Recent Form: 24, 3, 29, 38, 9
• Muhammad Waseem:
  • T20I Stats: 74m – 2725r – 39.49 Avg – 22F/3H | 12.4 Ov – 5w
  • Recent Form: 33, 32, 9+0W,82+0W, 54
• Alishan Sharafu:
  • T20I Stats: 47m – 1112r – 30.88 Avg – 8F
  • Recent Form: 2, 42, 68∗+0W, 13, 1
• Rahul Chopra (WK):
  • T20I Stats: 22m – 507r – 36.21 Avg – 3F
  • Recent Form: 8,45∗, 13, 2, 35
• Asif Khan:
  • T20I Stats: 45m – 1122r – 29.52 Avg – 5F
  • Recent Form: 15, 1, 41∗, 19, 42
• Ethan D’souza:
  • T20I Stats: 2m – 27r – 13.5 Avg
  • Recent Form: 7, 20, DNB, 4∗, DNB
• Saghir Khan:
  • T20I Stats: 4m – 18r | 16 Ov – 8w
  • Recent Form: 5+2W,4−2W,2W,8−2W
• Muhammad Zuhaib:
  • T20I Stats: 15m – 51r | 26.2 Ov – 11w
  • Recent Form: 2W,2W,1W,1W,0W,1W
• Dhruv Parashar:
  • T20I Stats: 19m – 89r – 12.71 Avg | 54 Ov – 23w
  • Recent Form: 1∗−1W,2∗−2W,1W,11−0W,3−1W
• Haider Ali:
  • T20I Stats: 5m – 16r | 20 Ov – 6w
  • Recent Form: 1W,2W,3W,15∗+0W,0W
• Muhammad Rohid:
  • T20I Stats: 2m – 0r | 8 Ov – 5w
  • Recent Form: 3W,2W, (T20D – 3W,0W,2W)

Bench Player Stats:

• Aryansh Sharma (WK):
  • T20I Stats: 13m – 307r – 25.58 Avg – 3F
  • Recent Form: 7, 10, 9, 25, 10, 1
• Akif Raja:
  • T20I Stats: 19m – 74r – 37 Avg | 54 Ov – 15w
  • Recent Form: 1W,2W,0W,1W,0W,28−2W
• Matiullah Khan:
  • T20I Stats: 3m – 1r | 10 Ov – 3w
  • Recent Form: 2W,0W,1W

Nigeria (NIG) Squad Data

Probable Playing XI: Sulaimon Runsewe, Selim Salau (WK), Isaac Danladi, Prosper Useni, Sylvester Okpe, Isaac Okpe, Akhere Isesele, Vincent Adewoye, Mohameed Taiwo, Peter Aho, David Ankrah.

• Powerplay Bowlers: Mohameed Taiwo, Peter Aho, Prosper Useni
• Death Over Bowlers: Mohameed Taiwo, Peter Aho, David Ankrah

Playing XI Player Stats:

• Sulaimon Runsewe:
  • T20I Stats: 98m – 1225r – 21.12 Avg – 7F | 7.3 Ov – 2w
  • Recent Form: 14, 5, 5, 3, 0, 25∗
• Selim Salau (WK):
  • T20I Stats: 22m – 389r – 29.04 Avg – 1F
  • Recent Form: 24, 0, 22, 21, DNB, 39
• Isaac Danladi:
  • T20I Stats: 50m – 669r – 21.6 Avg – 1F | 92.5 Ov – 33w
  • Recent Form: 11+0W,26+0W,13−0W,32−0W,20+0W
• Prosper Useni:
  • T20I Stats: 48m – 351r – 14.13 Avg | 112.2 Ov – 38w
  • Recent Form: 8,0+1W,36+0W,8+1W,9∗
• Sylvester Okpe:
  • T20I Stats: 74m – 543r – 14.28 Avg | 184.1 Ov – 64w
  • Recent Form: 27−0W,17+1W,2−4W,0W,0W
• Isaac Okpe:
  • T20I Stats: 90m – 874r – 14.81 Avg – 2F | 271.4 Ov – 79w
  • Recent Form: 7−0W,3+0W,3−1W,5−1W,3−2W
• Akhere Isesele:
  • T20I Stats: 16m – 117r – 11.7 Avg
  • Recent Form: 17+0W,4∗,7,1−0W,10−1W
• Vincent Adewoye:
  • T20I Stats: 37m – 256r – 10.73 Avg | 35.5 Ov – 11w
  • Recent Form: 2,0W,2∗,2,34
• Mohameed Taiwo:
  • T20I Stats: 56m – 191r – 8.73 Avg | 142.5 Ov – 42w
  • Recent Form: 0W,0W,3W,2W,0W
• Peter Aho:
  • T20I Stats: 98m – 234r – 13 Avg | 184.1 Ov – 64w
  • Recent Form: 1W,1W,0W,0W,2W
• David Ankrah:
  • T20I Stats: 2m – 1r | 1 Ov – 0w
  • Recent Form: 0W,0W,1W,1W,0W

Bench Player Stats:

• Olayinka Olaleye:
  • T20I Stats: 27m – 370r – 16.81 Avg
  • Recent Form: 14, 9, 34, DNB, 7
• Solomon Chilemanya (WK):
  • T20I Stats: 1m – 8r
  • Recent Form: 6
• Abdulrahman Jimoh:
  • Stats: (YODI) 1W,2−0W,15+1W,9+0W,17+2W
  • Recent Form: (YODI – 1W,2−0W,15+1W,9+0W,17+2W)

Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks (Based on Provided Data)

• Safe Picks: Muhammad Waseem, Sylvester Okpe, Saghir Khan
• High Risk, High Reward: Muhammad Zuhaib, Muhammad Rohid, Isaac Danladi

UAE vs NIG Dream11 Prediction

Dream11 Team 1

Head-to-Head / Small League

• Wicketkeeper: Rahul Chopra
• Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan
• All-Rounders: Sylvester Okpe (VC), Isaac Okpe, Dhruv Parashar
• Bowlers: Saghir Khan (C), Muhammad Rohid, Peter Aho, Haider Ali

Dream11 Team Team 2

Grand League / Mega Contest

• Wicketkeeper: Rahul Chopra
• Batters: Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Isaac Danladi
• All-Rounders: Sylvester Okpe, Dhruv Parashar
• Bowlers: Saghir Khan, Muhammad Rohid (VC), Muhammad Zuhaib, Peter Aho, Mohameed Taiwo

Disclaimer: This team is based on the data provided and a statistical analysis. While selecting your team, consider all the data points mentioned and make your own decision. Final team selections should be made after the toss and official playing XIs are announced.