Washington Freedom vs MI New York, MLC, Today Match Prediction 07 July 2024

WAF vs MINY Match Prediction & Analysis

Washington Freedom will face MI New York in the third game of the Major League Cricket 2024 at Church Street Park in Morrisville on Saturday.

Last season, Washington Freedom lost to MI New York in Eliminator match played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.Newly-appointed captain Steven Smith will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this opening fixture.

On the other hand, MI New York ed a comfortable six-wicket win over Seatle Orcas, courtesy splendid performances from Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, and Nicholas Pooran.Captain Kieron Pollard will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways in this fixture.

Last year, MI New York won both of their matches played against Washington Freedom.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WAF

MINY

W

MINY

111/4 in 14.2 7.75

MLC

New York won by 6 wickets 06 Jul 2024

SOR

108/10 in 19.1 5.63

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Washington Freedom Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of skipper Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, rookie Jack Edwards and Marco Jansen to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last year, wicket-keeper Andries Gous showcased decent form with the bat for Washington Freedom and accumulated 142 runs at an average of 23.66.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Akeal Hosein, Marco Jansen and Amilia Aponso to deliver the crucial breakthroughs.

With 10 wickets in six matches played, left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar topped the bowling charts for Washington Freedom in the inaugural Major League Cricket 2023.

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI:

Jack Edwards, Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith (c), Obus Pienaar, Akeal Hosein, Marco Jansen, Amilia Aponso, 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

MI New York Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Tim David, Monank Patel, Shayan Jahangir, and Kieron Pollard to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their opening match, Nicholas Pooran was the star of the show with the bat and produced a match-winning knock of 62 runs off 37 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Ehsan Adil, Rashid Khan and Romario Shepherd to deliver important breakthroughs.

In the opening game, pacer Trent Boult and Leg-spinner Rashid bowled exceedingly well for MI New York and claimed three wickets apiece.

MI New York Predicted Playing XI:

Ruben Clinton, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shayan Jahangir, Tim David, Kieron Pollard (c), Steven Taylor, Rashid Khan, Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje

MI New York Actual Playing XI:

Ehsan Adil, Ruben Clinton, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Timothy David, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Nosthush Kenjige, Anrich Nortje, Nicholas Pooran

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With light rains expected to take place, the wicket prepared at Morrisville will offer something to the seamers

WAF vs MINY Pitch Report

Church Street Park, Morrisville is going to host the third match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 played between Washington Freedom and MI New York.

In the game played at this venue, MI New York ed a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Washington Freedom.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 190 runs. In the inaugural season, the majority of the matches played at Morrisville have been won by side batting second.