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The series will move to its next fixture on 23rd September, with Nigeria will facing Sierra Leone in the third match at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos at 2:30 PM IST.
Get the best NGR vs SLE Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the Quadrangular T20I Series 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for NGR vs SLE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Isaac Danladi – Danladi made an immediate mark for Nigeria, remaining unbeaten on 52 from 42 balls against Ghana, with six fours and a six. |
Miracle Akhigbe – A powerful all-round display saw Akhigbe finish unbeaten on 19 from 10 balls and take 2/14 from four overs, earning Player of the Match honours. |
Top Picks:
Samuel Conteh – Conteh provides Sierra Leone with an all-round option, combining right-handed batting with his bowling skills and adding versatility to the middle order and attack. |
Chima Akachukwu – Akachukwu has already made an impact as Nigeria’s captain, claiming 2/10 from three overs against Ghana and contributing directly to the team’s eight-wicket victory. |
Budget Picks:
Isaac Okpe – Okpe operates as a bowling option for Nigeria, and in the opening match against Ghana he bowled 2 overs for 17 runs, giving the attack another pace option. |
Alusine Turay – Turay is a Sierra Leone bowling option, bringing right-arm bowling skills to the squad and adding further variety to their attack. |
NGR vs SLE Quadrangular T20I Series 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Isaac Danladi & Miracle Akhigbe |
Vice-Captain | Samuel Conteh & Chima Akachukwu |
NGR vs SLE Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Selim Salau
- Batters – Miracle Akhigbe, Brima Ansumana, Lansana Lamin
- All-Rounders – Isaac Danladi ©, Raymond Coker, Samuel Conteh (VC)
- Bowlers – Peter Aho, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Chima Akachukwu, George Sesay
NGR vs SLE Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Selim Salau
- Batters – Miracle Akhigbe ©, Brima Ansumana, Alusine Turay
- All-Rounders – Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Raymond Coker, Samuel Conteh
- Bowlers – Peter Aho, Chima Akachukwu (VC), George Sesay
NGR vs SLE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Quadrangular T20I Series 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Odion Isesele | NA | NA |
Ibrahim Kpaka | NA | NA |
NGR vs SLE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Quadrangular T20I Series 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Isaac Danladi |
GL Captaincy Choice | Miracle Akhigbe |
Punt Picks | Isaac Okpe and Alusine Turay |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-3-4 |
NGR vs SLE Match Preview:
Nigeria will face Sierra Leone in the third match of the Quadrangular T20I Series in Nigeria 2026 on 23 September 2026 at 2:30 PM IST at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos. Nigeria opened their campaign in commanding fashion, defeating Ghana by eight wickets, while Sierra Leone began with a 33-run loss against Nigeria A. Therefore, both teams enter this encounter with clear objectives as they look to build momentum in the early phase of the four-team competition.
Nigeria delivered a dominant performance in their opening game, restricting Ghana to 91/9 in 20 overs before reaching 95/2 in only 13 overs. Isaac Danladi anchored the chase with an unbeaten 52 off 42 balls, while Miracle Akhigbe added an unbeaten 19 off 10 balls and also produced an impressive 2/14 in four overs. Chima Akachukwu further strengthened the bowling effort with 2/10, while Peter Aho and Ridwan Abdulkareem picked up one wicket each. In contrast, Sierra Leone struggled against Nigeria A, who posted 113/8, before dismissing Sierra Leone for 80 in 19.5 overs. Alusine Turay scored 17 off 16, Eric Turay made 15 off 27 and Lansana Lamin contributed 14 off 21, while Elochukwu Ndubudem led Nigeria A’s attack with 3/10.
With their opening victory behind them, Nigeria will now look to maintain their intensity, particularly after their bowlers combined effectively to restrict Ghana before the batters completed the chase with ease. Sierra Leone, however, must produce a stronger batting effort after losing all 10 wickets for just 80 runs, although their bowlers showed control by holding Nigeria A to 113/8. Moreover, the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval carries an average first-innings T20 score of 113, with teams batting first winning 32 of 61 recorded matches, while chasing sides have won 24. As a result, both teams will need to manage the powerplay carefully, take early wickets and make smart batting decisions throughout the contest.
NGR vs SLE Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Nigeria | 0 |
Sierra Leone | 0 |
NGR vs SLE Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 26°C |
Weather Forecast | Cliydy |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 130 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 30% |
NGR vs SLE Playing 11s (Predicted):
Nigeria Playing 11:
1) Isaac Danladi
2) Selim Salau
3) Ali Rahmon
4) Chima Akachukwu ©
5) Ridwan Abdulkareem
6) Miracle Akhigbe
7) Abdullahi Ismail
8) Vincent Adewoye
9) Isaac Okpe
10) Peter Aho
11) Kenneth Boniface
Sierra Leone Playing 11:
1) Eric Turay (c & wk)
2) Abu Kamara
3) Alusine Turay
4) George Sesay
5) Lansana Lamin
6) Mohamed Turay
7) Raymond Coker
8) Solomon Williams
9) Aliya Kamara
10) Brima Ansumana
11) Samuel Conteh
NGR vs SLE Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Nigeria is expected to win this match.
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