On Monday (July 17), Texas Super Kings (TSK) will be up against Washington Freedom (WAF) in the fifth match of the Major League Cricket, held at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
After a dominant 69-run victory against Los Angeles Knight Riders in the opening game of the inaugural MLC season, the Super Kings currently lead the points table.
Conway and Miller showcased remarkable performances with scores of over 50, while Peshawar-born leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin claimed four wickets, contributing to Texas’ impressive net run rate of +3.450.
However, in their season opener against Seattle Orcas, Washington Freedom did not manage to perform effectively, even though they boasted several T20 stars.
Key players such as Matthew Short, Glenn Phillips, Henriques, and Anrich Nortje were unable to leave a significant mark in the game.
Match Details:
Date: July 17, 2023
Time: 3:30 pm Local time (2:00 am IST)
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas
Probable Playing XI:
Texas Super Kings: Faf du Plessis(c), Devon Conway (wk), Lahiru Milantha, David Miller, Milind Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Calvin Savage, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Mohsin, Rusty Theron
Washington Freedom: Matthew Short, Mukhtar Ahmed, Andries Gous (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Glenn Phillips, Dane Piedt, Anrich Nortje, Saurabh Netravalkar, Akeal Hosein
Pitch Report:
The playing surface at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas is initially favorable for batsmen, but as the match progresses, bowlers gain more prominence.
The average score at this venue is 170, making the captain inclined to choose batting first after winning the toss.
Weather Report:
The weather forecast indicates that there is no chance of rain during the fifth match of the Major League Cricket, ensuring an uninterrupted game between Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom.
Top Player Picks:
●Devon Conway
●Matthew Short
●David Miller
●Dwayne Bravo
●Anrich Nortje
Dream11 Team Prediction:
Captain: David Miller
Vice-captain: Faf du Plessis
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Moises Henriques, Glenn Phillips, David Miller
Allrounders: Marco Jansen, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Akeal Hosein
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