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MLC 2024 Match 14, NY vs WAS - Tactical Play: Consistency Of Freedom Vs MI's Potential Powerhouse

Steve Smith and Kieron Pollard will be leading their respective teams in the game [X]Steve Smith and Kieron Pollard will be leading their respective teams in the game [X]

The MI New York will be playing against the Washington Freedom in the 14th match of the MLC 2024. This match will be played at the Grand Prarie Stadium in Dallas, United States, on July 17th. 

Washington Freedom have so far been undefeated in the tournament. The Steve Smith-led unit has been playing all-round cricket and has looked the team to defeat so far. They are currently sitting pretty at the top of the table and will be looking to maintain their position at the top of the table. 

MI New York have struggled to get going in the tournament. The team has not found the right rhythm so far and will be looking to win this game to get their campaign back on track. They are currently in the fourth spot in the points and need a win not only to gain momentum but also to stay in the top four. 


Steve Smith's consistency and experience

Steve Smith has been in a fine form in the tournament [X]Steve Smith has been in a fine form in the tournament [X]

The former Australian skipper has been in good form in the tournament. The fact that Steve Smith is looking to be aggressive has allowed the management greater dynamism and flexibility. 

The Aussie batter's consistency with the strike rate that he has been scoring is playing a key role in putting the Freedom in a position of advantage in most of the games. Besides his new aggressive brand of play, Smith's experience has been crucial in some of the key moments during the games. Smith's time in the middle will be crucial in determining the fate of the game. 


Over dependency of New York on Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has been the man in-form for MI New York [X]Nicholas Pooran has been the man in-form for MI New York [X]

The West Indian batter has played a pivotal role in the batting efforts of the MI New York. Nicholas Pooran is known for his ultra-aggressive batting approach. The Trinidadian batter has not only been playing his trademark style of cricket but has also been pretty consistent. 

For the Washington Freedom to put MI New York on the back foot, they need to see the back of Pooran as quickly as possible. How Pooran approaches his knock in the match and how he adapts himself to the game situation will go a long way in deciding the fate of MINY in the match. 


Rabada-Boult vs Netravalkar-Ferguson

Saurabh Netravlakra and Trent Boult will be crucial for their respective teams in the game [X]Saurabh Netravlakra and Trent Boult will be crucial for their respective teams in the game [X]

The wicket at the Grand Prarie Stadium has so far been a balanced one. While the batters enjoyed the surface, the bowlers who were accurate and used their guile were also successful. 

In the case of MI New York, Trent Boult will be their prime weapon with the new ball. The major role of the Kiwi pacer will be to give early blows to the opposition and put MI in the driver's seat. On the other hand, KG Rabada will be used throughout the game in small bursts, and Pollard hopes that he will give wickets at the important stages. 

While Rabada-Boult will play a crucial role for MI New York, it will be Netravalkar and Ferguson doing the same for Freedom. Both the Freedom pacers have been outstanding so far in the tournament in almost all phases of the game. Steve Smith has turned to these two whenever he has searched for wickets in the crucial stages. 

The form of these bowlers will be the most crucial aspect that decides the fate of this match. From the form of these players in the tournament so far, it can be said that the Netravalkar-Ferguson duo looks more dangerous, and hence, Freedom go into this game with an advantage.