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The table-toppers Seattle Orcas will go head-to-head against the struggling Los Angeles Knight Riders in the 12th match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 at Church Street Park, Morrisville, on Sunday, July 23.
The Seattle Orcas have won all three of their matches, securing a top position in the points table. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Knight Riders are struggling, yet to secure a single victory after playing four matches and currently find themselves languishing at the bottom.
Following a convincing eight-wicket victory over the Texas Super Kings, the Seattle Orcas have undoubtedly bolstered their self-assurance. Their sights are now set on building upon this success and forging an extended winning streak in the tournament.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Knight Riders, with their playoff dreams dashed, will now aim to play the role of party spoilers for the other teams. Furthermore, they must be eager to end the season on a strong and victorious note by winning their remaining games.
Match Details
Date and Time: 23 July, 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Church Street Park, Morrisville
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Sports18 & JioCinema
Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue has proven to be a bowler's dream in the last couple of matches, and we can expect similar conditions for this game. The batters' success will depend on their ability to show patience and adapt to the pitch. Considering this, the team winning the toss should consider batting first to put a formidable score on the board.
Predicted Playing XIs
Seattle Orcas: Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Ranjane, Imad Wasim, Cameron Gannon, Wayne Parnell (c), Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Jason Roy, Unmukt Chand, Nitish Kumar, Rilee Rossouw, Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (c), Corne Dry, Adam Zampa, Ali Khan, Spencer Johnson
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Jason Roy, Nauman Anwar
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Wayne Parnell, Andrew Tye
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Prediction
The Seattle Orcas hold the upper hand and are the favorites to take home the win in this match.