MLC 2023, Match 5 | TSK vs WAF, Cricket Fantasy Tips and Predictions - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams
TSK vs WAF, MLC 2023: Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 5th Match (Source: Twitter)
Texas Super Kings (TSK) and Washington Freedom (WAF) square off against each other in Match No.5 of the ongoing inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC). The clash is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023, at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas at 2.00 AM IST. The Super Kings began their campaign winningly, while Washington suffered defeat in their opener.
However, before the game goes live, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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As mentioned, Faf du Plessis's TSK tasted success straight away as they beat Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in the first match of the competition. Left-handers Devon Conway and David Miller struck their respective half-centuries as the Super Kings posted 181/6 on the board.
Mohammad Mohsin then picked up 4/8 (3) as LAKR got bundled out for just 112. With 2 points and a healthy net run rate of +3.450, TSK is placed in the second position in the table.
On the other hand, Moises Henriques's Washington faced a loss against Seattle Orcas in their opener. Batting first, WAF reached only 144/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Nauman Anwar and Imad Wasim scored 48 and 43*, respectively, as Seattle won by five wickets. With zero points and a net run rate of -0.325, Washington is placed in the fourth spot in the table.
TSK vs WAF, Team Form Guide
Texas Super Kings: W
Washington Freedom: L
TSK vs WAF, Must Picks
Texas Super Kings
Faf du Plessis
- T20 Stats: 9,336 runs in 324 innings
- Recent Form: 154 runs in the last three innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 0 runs in one innings
Devon Conway
- T20 Stats: 5,321 runs in 150 innings
- Recent Form: 229 runs in the last four innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 55 runs in one innings
Washington Freedom
Andries Gous
- T20 Stats: 963 runs in 38 innings
- Recent Form: 131 runs in the last four innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 28 runs in one innings
Moises Henrqiues
- T20 Stats: 5,440 runs in 194 innings
- Recent Form: 109 runs in the last four innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 24 runs and 1 wickets in one innings
TSK vs WAF, Risky Picks
Texas Super Kings
Lahiru Milantha
- T20 Stats: 1,049 runs in 44 innings
- Recent Form: 74 runs in the last three innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 17 runs in one innings
Washington Freedom
Matthew Short
- T20 Stats: 1,526 runs in 70 innings
- Recent Form: 48 runs in the last four innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 2 runs in one innings
TSK vs WAF, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices
Devon Conway (TSK)
Reasons
- New Zealand international Devon Conway had a prolific Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign.
- The left-handed opening batter struck the most runs (672) for his side with six half-centuries.
- Conway has carried his form in the ongoing tournament as well as he scored 55 off 37 in the opening match.
Faf du Plessis (TSK)
Reasons
- Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis also enjoyed a fruitful IPL 2023 edition.
- The right-handed opening player also led the batting charts for his team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
- Du Plessis hammered 730 runs at an average of 56.15 with eight fifties.
Moises Henriques (WAF)
Reasons
- Australian all-rounder and WAF skipper Moises Henriques is approaching 5000 runs in the T20 format.
- The right-hander averages almost 27 with 24 half-centuries to his name.
- Henriques scored 24 off 19 and picked up a wicket in his side's opening game of the ongoing competition.
TSK vs WAF, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Andries Gous
Batters: Faf du Plessis, David Miller, Glenn Phillips, Moises Henriques
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Mohsin
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Anrich Nortje, Akeal Hosein
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Vice-captain: Devon Conway
TSK: 6 Players, WAF: 5 Players
TSK vs WAF, Team for Winner takes all/Grand League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Lahiru Milantha
Batters: Faf du Plessis, David Miller, Moises Henriques
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Matthew Short, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Rusty Theron, Anrich Nortje
Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-captain: Moises Henrqiues
TSK: 7 Players, WAF: 4 Players
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