MLC 2023: TSK vs MINY: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips, & Prediction
MI New York defeated Knight Riders in their last game [Twitter]
The seventh match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) will be played between Texas Super Kings and MI New York on Tuesday, July 18 at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas.
Texas Super Kings kicked off their tournament campaign with a resounding 69-run victory against the Los Angeles Knight Riders. However, after the strong start, they couldn't maintain the momentum and narrowly lost their next match by just four runs to the Washington Freedom.
Even in the face of defeat, the Texas Super Kings discovered a silver lining with the outstanding display by their star all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo. He lit up the evening with an extraordinary knock of 76 unbeaten runs from just 39 balls, featuring five boundaries and four sixes.
With a mixed record of one win and as many defeats from their two matches so far, the Texas Super Kings currently sit at the third position on the points table. Coming off a close loss in their previous encounter, they must be looking to bounce back and make a strong statement in this match.
Speaking of MI New York, their MLC campaign began with a disappointing 22-run loss against the San Francisco Unicorns. However, they wasted no time in staging an extraordinary comeback, crushing the Los Angeles Knight Riders by a massive 104 runs in their very next match.
Prior to their last match, they found themselves at the bottom of the points table. However, after their resounding victory over the Los Angeles Knight Riders, they catapulted directly to the second position. Heading into this game, they will be looking to maintain their winning momentum.
Match Details
• Date and Time: 18 July, 6:00 AM IST
• Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
• Live Streaming and Broadcast: Sports18 & JioCinema
Pitch Report
In the recent matches held at this venue, we witnessed two low-scoring encounters. On both occasions, the chasing teams struggled and failed to reach the target. Infact, during the evening game, the Los Angeles Knight Riders were bowled out for a mere 50 runs while chasing 156 runs against MI New York. These outcomes strongly indicate that the pitch at this venue is not conducive to batting, presenting an excellent opportunity for bowlers to showcase their skills.
Predicted Playing XIs
Texas Super Kings: Devon Conway (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Lahiru Milantha, David Miller, Milind Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Calvin Savage , Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Mohsin, Rusty Theron
MI New York: Dewald Brevis, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Tim David, Hammad Azam, Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Nosthush Kenjige
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Kieron Pollard, David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Tim David
All-Rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Cotezee
Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Prediction
Even though both teams have balanced squads, it's worth mentioning that MI New York is missing a dependable anchor in their lineup. This becomes a crucial factor, as any potential batting collapse would give the Texas Super Kings a slight advantage heading into this match.
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