Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom, MLC, Today Match Prediction 20 July 2024

TSK vs WAF Match Prediction & Analysis

The Major League Cricket 2024 has entered its most crucial stage, and the points table is taking shape. The Texas Super Kings must battle hard as they take on Washington Freedom in the 17th match. The Super Kings defeated MI New York in the last game and shall feel confident. The Washington Freedom also defeated MI New York, and they are in phenomenal form.   

Washinton Freedom hasn't lost a game this season, and it will make them confident. The top order has destroyed bowling attacks, and the side will look to build on this momentum. The Texas Super Kings have some weakness in the bowling attack and must do well with the ball to win this contest. It will be interesting to see if they can end Washington Freedom's winning streak.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

TSK

W W L

TSK

176/6 in 20.0 8.8

MLC

Texas Super Kings beat MI New York by 15 runs 15 Jul 2024

MINY

161/7 in 20.0 8.05

SFU

127/10 in 17.5 7.12

MLC

Texas Super Kings beat San Francisco Unicorns by 7 wickets 11 Jul 2024

TSK

131/3 in 12.5 10.21

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

WAF

W W W

MINY

88/10 in 13.3 6.52

MLC

Washington Freedom beat MI New York by 94 runs 17 Jul 2024

WAF

182/5 in 20.0 9.1

WAF

130/2 in 16.0 8.12

MLC

Washington Freedom won by 8 wickets 15 Jul 2024

LAKR

129/10 in 18.4 6.91

SOR

124/10 in 19.4 6.3

MLC

Washington Freedom beat Seattle Orcas by 5 wickets 12 Jul 2024

WAF

127/5 in 18.2 6.93

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Texas Super Kings Preview

Faf du Plessis' side defeated MI New York by 15 runs in the last game. With this win, the side moved to the second spot on the points table. It will be a tough contest for them against the table toppers. The Super Kings' skipper would like to see senior players on the team deliver a strong performance in this contest.  

Devon Conway and Faf du Plessis set up an 85-run stand in the last game, and the team needs a similar start from this pair. Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, and Joshua Tromp will look to build partnerships in the middle order. Milind Kumar, Dwayne Bravo, and Calvin Savage must add quick runs in the lower middle order to take the side to a big total.  

Zia-ul-Haq and Marcus Stoinis bowled brilliantly in the last game, and the side expects early wickets from the new ball pair to put them in a strong position. Naveen-ul-Haq and Dwayne Bravo will face a tough challenge from the batters and must bowl tight spells in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show from Aaron Hardie and Mohammad Mohsin in the ing roles.

Texas Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Aaron Hardie, Milind Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Calvin Savage, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Mohsin, Joshua Tromp, 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, Noor Ahmad, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis

Washington Freedom Preview

The Washington Freedom has been the side to beat this season. They have shown consistency from the start and come into this game with a 94-run win against MI New York. The batting lineup has done well, and the bowlers have played a complementary role. Skipper Steven Smith would look to lead from the front and guide his team to the playoffs with a win.  

The side will need a good start from Travis Head and Steven Smith, as both players are in good form. Andries Gous is looking good at No. 3, and he will look to build partnerships with Glenn Maxwell and Rachin Ravindra in the middle order. In the lower middle order, the team also expects a good show from Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, and Marco Jansen.  

The bowling attack has troubled the opposition batting lineup, and the side needs a good show from Marco Jansen and Jasdeep Singh at the start. Lockie Ferguson has been a bit expensive, and he will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Glenn Maxwell. Rachin Ravindra and Ian Holland add depth to this bowling attack.

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI:

Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson, Jasdeep Singh

Washington Freedom Actual Playing XI:

Mukhtar Ahmed, Steven Smith, Obus Pienaar, Amila Aponso, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson, Andries Gous, Marco Jansen, Jasdeep Singh

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect clear skies over Dallas, and the wicket will be flat. Batsmen can play their strokes freely on this surface and exploit the shorter boundaries. Bowlers can't afford to bowl loose balls on this track. A score of 180 runs will be good for the side batting first in this game.

TSK vs WAF Pitch Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, has close boundaries and a quick outfield. Batters can play their strokes and cross the fence; we have seen big scores from them. The track helps fast bowlers when the ball is new and hard. Spinners have it tough because of the size of the ground.

Toss: To Bowl

It's a high-scoring venue and defending totals here is extremely challenging. Big scores have been chased here in the past. The side winning the toss in this game will be happy to bowl first and aim to restrict the opposition to a small total.