MLC 2023: TSK vs WAF – Pitch Report, Probable XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Dream11 Prediction

Table of Contents

Pitch report
Probable XIs
Dream11 Prediction
Match Prediction

The Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts around the world, and the stage is now set for the highly anticipated 5th match between the Texas Super Kings (TSK) and the Washington Freedom (WAF). The thrilling contest will take place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas at 2:00 am IST (July 17), 08:30 am GMT and 03:30 pm local time.

Both teams come into this match after experiencing contrasting fortunes in their previous encounters. The Washington Freedom suffered a 5-wicket defeat at the hands of the Seattle Orcas, while the Texas Super Kings celebrated a resounding 69-run victory over the Los Angeles Knight Riders.

The Super Kings will be high on confidence after their impressive win in the previous match. Led by their skipper, the team will look to continue their winning momentum and showcase their batting prowess. On the other hand, the Washington will be determined to bounce back from their defeat and regain their winning form

Pitch report:

The playing surface at this venue initially favours the batters, offering them an advantage. However, as the game progresses, the pitch starts to assist the bowlers, making the contest more evenly balanced. The average score at this venue is around 170 runs, which indicates that a challenging target could be on the cards. Considering these factors, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first and aim to put a competitive total on the board.

Probable XIs:

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