Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings, MLC, Today Match Prediction 09 July 2024

WAF vs TSK Match Prediction & Analysis

Washington Freedom are delighted to have started the new season with a victory even if they did not have to work all the way in trying to chase the game against MI New York. Washington Freedom picked up a victory by Duckworth Lewis method to begin the campaign in a winning fashion. 

However, Texas Super Kings did not have the same kind of luck bestowed upon them. The team had a 12-run defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Knight Riders. One of the few positives from this defeat would be the Net Run Rate which has not taken a significant hit. The team has a sizable advantage on the Net Run Rate front compared to Seattle

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WAF

TSK

L

TSK

150/8 in 20.0 7.5

MLC

Los Angeles Knight Riders beat Texas Super Kings by 12 runs 06 Jul 2024

LAKR

162/7 in 20.0 8.1

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Washington Freedom Preview

Washington Freedom had been able to pick up three wins from the five matches of Major League Cricket 2023 and the team has had a very strong start to the 2024 edition. Even though the team required some degree of assistance from other elements, the victory by Duckworth Lewis method gave them a strong start and something to build upon.

Captain Steven Smith is a player to watch in this encounter. He was able to come up with 46 runs from just 28 balls in the match against New York. This innings included seven boundaries to take the striker to a massive 164. In the absence of the innings from Steven Smith, Washington Freedom would have struggled immensely to secure the close win over New York.

It was with the ball that Washington Freedom were able to enjoy a sizable impact. Saurabh Netravalkar and Justin Dill came up with the wickets each and they were able to create maximum impact in the middle overs of the game. The economy figures of Justin might have taken a hit, but Netravalkar had a brilliant game even on this front.

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI:

Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Andries Gous, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Justin Dill, Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar

Washington Freedom Actual Playing XI:

Mukhtar Ahmed, Steven Smith, Justin Dill, Obus Pienaar, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Lockie Ferguson, Andries Gous, Saurabh Netravalkar, Marco Jansen, Akeal Hosein

Texas Super Kings Preview

Texas Super Kings are left regretting their decision to field first against the Los Angeles Knight Riders. Despite opening the game in a very positive fashion with two wickets in the first three overs, the team was ultimately let down by the innings from Unmukt Chand. Even though Texas Super Kings were picking up wickets at regular intervals, the late cameos from Andre Russell and Corne Dry were the decisive factors.

Devon Conway had an excellent innings and he provided a solid start to the team. Yet, Texas Super Kings were regularly losing players at the other end with Calvin Savage being the only notable performer apart from Conway. The lack of impact from the middle order was felt throughout the game and Texas will be focusing on improving this element.

Zia-ul-Haq, Aaron Hardie, and Marcus Stoinis were able to pick up three wickets each. The focus will once again be on the seamers for the game.

Texas Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis (c), Aaron Hardie, Joshua Tromp, Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Calvin Savage, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Mohsin, Naveen-ul-Haq, Zia-ul-Haq

Texas Super Kings Actual Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Calvin Savage, Joshua Tromp, Zia-ul-Haq, Devon Conway, Dwayne Bravo, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Naveen ul Haq

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions in Morrisville are expected to be hot and humid with temperatures around 35°. There is potential for rain with humidity hovering around 15%. The seamers are likely to find it easier to swing the ball, but teams batting first will still have an advantage.

WAF vs TSK Pitch Report

The Church Street Park in Morrisville has been favourable for batsmen but there could also be some degree of assistance for the bowlers. The pacers are particularly going to be effective in this venue compared to the seamers.

Toss: To Bat

The Church Street Park in Morrisville is known for being a pitch that favours the team that bats first. The first innings score on average has been 147 while the average second innings score has been 139. The average strike rate has been slightly higher in the second innings but teams will want to bat first on this wicket.