MLC 2023, TSK vs WF | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
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Texas Super Kings will cross swords against Washington Freedom in the fifth match of the ongoing Major League Cricket. The high-voltage clash, which will see two formidable units collide, is scheduled at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
Both teams have had contrasting campaigns in the inaugural MLC so far. While Texas Super Kings crushed Los Angeles Knight Riders by 69 runs in their opening game, Washington Freedom suffered a five-wicket drubbing to Seattle Orcas in the third fixture of the tournament. So, moving on to this game, TSK would like to sustain their winning run, whereas WF would be keen to get off the mark.
TSK have a robust batting order comprising several international superstars like Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis and David Miller etc. Besides a rampant pace attack, studded with Juan Theron and Gerald Coetzee, the Super Kings have two top-tier all-rounders in Mitchell Santner and Dwayne Bravo, who can win matches on their own.
Talking about Washington Freedom, their batting relies on their Trans-Tasman core consisting of Matthew Short, Moises Henriques and Glenn Phillips. However, bowling seems to be their stronger suit, as they have two wily spinners, Akeal Hosein and Dane Piedt, alongside fiery Proteas seamers, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen.
Match Details
Date & Time: July 17, 02.00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas
Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18 and Jio Cinema
Pitch Report
The surface at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas has evenly assisted batters and bowlers in the tournament so far. While the pacers have got subtle movement, the batters have also thrived, capitalising on the track's even pace and bounce. However, as chasing teams have won only one game here, the toss-winner will likely bat first.
Probable Playing XIs
Texas Super Kings: Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis (C), Lahiru Milantha, David Miller, Milind Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Calvin Savage, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Mohsin, Juan Theron
Washington Freedom: Matthew Short, Andries Gous (WK), Mukhtar Ahmed, Glenn Phillips, Moises Henriques (C), Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Akeal Hosein, Dane Piedt, Anrich Nortje, Saurabh Netravalkar
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Faf du Plessis, David Miller, Glenn Phillips, Moises Henriques
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Mohsin
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Juan Theron
Captain: Devon Conway/Faf du Plessis
Vice-Captain: Gerald Coetzee
Prediction
Texas Super Kings will start as outright favourites to win this match.