Tanzania vs Uganda, East Africa T20I 2022, Today Match Prediction 13 December 2022

tan vs uga Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the second game in the East Africa T20I Series 2022, where Tanzania will eye a good start against the solid Ugandan side. The two sides recently met during the Africa Cricket Association Cup 2022, where Uganda registered a convincing win. Tanzania had done well in that tournament, and they would look to build on this momentum.  

Uganda had done well this year in T20 cricket, and the side comes here with seven consecutive wins, which will make the players confident. Tanzania has never won a game against Uganda in the past. They would look to script history in this game and earn their first points for the tournament.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tanzania Preview

Abhik Patwa's team did well in the Africa Cricket Association Cup 2022, reaching the final, where they went down against Uganda. As they take on the same opponent, Patwa would look for a better show from his players. It will be a tough contest, and Patwa would like his players to be on their toes.  

Abhik Patwa and Ivan Selemani have looked in good form in recent games, and the pair shall look to set up a good partnership. In this contest, the side will need runs in the middle order from Amal Rajeevan, Akhil Anil, and Kassim Nassoro. In the lower middle order, Harsheed Chohan and Salum Jumbe will have to score runs.  

Their bowlers will face a tough challenge in this game, and the side will like to see good spells from Harsheed Chohan and Salum Jumbe in this game. Akhil Anil, Ally Kimote, and Kassim Nassoro must do well in the middle overs. The side would also look for a good show from Yalinde Nkanya in the supporting role.

Tanzania Predicted Playing XI:

Abhik Patwa (c), Ivan Selemani, Salum Jumbe, Jitin Singh, Amal Rajeevan (wk), Akhil Anil, Kassim Nassoro, Harsheed Chohan, Ally Kimote, Omary Kitunda, Yalinde Nkanya

Uganda Preview

Brian Masaba's side had enjoyed a dream run coming into this tournament. They have won the last seven games, making the side confident in this contest. Masaba will want to see clinical performance from his players and extend this momentum. A victory in the first game shall be a confidence booster for the team.  

The side would like a positive start from Brian Masaba and Simon Ssesazi. The middle order will see the return of Henry Ssenyondo and Roger Mukasa, and the pair shall look to add runs with Alpesh Ramjani. Kenneth Waiswa and Pascal Murungi add to the side's batting strength down the order.  

Cosmas Kyewuta and Juma Miyagi will look to provide early breakthroughs for the side in this game. Alpesh Ramjani has grown in confidence with good form in recent months, and he would like to pick wickets in the middle overs with Frank Nsubuga and Brian Masaba. Roger Mukasa needs to do well with the ball in the supporting act.

Uganda Predicted Playing XI:

Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Alpesh Ramjani, Kenneth Waiswa, Pascal Murungi, Juma Miyagi, Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Roger Mukasa

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Kigali City will see cloudy skies, and there will be chances of rain on December 13. Batting conditions won't be easy as the ball will move in the air. Batsmen shall need to hold their wickets and play patiently. The side batting first would like to have 160 on the board.  

Venue Details

Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City, has short boundaries. It allows the batters to free their arms as the ball comes to the bat nicely. There is assistance for the fast bowlers early in the game with the new ball. Spinners also do well in the latter overs as the ball grips the surface. 

Toss: To Bowl

This wicket has something for the bowlers in the early overs, and batting gets easier as the wicket settles. Few teams have defended scores successfully at this venue. Both captains shall have this on their minds, and the side winning the toss shall have little hesitation in bowling first.