MLC 2024: Match 17, TEX vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between TEX vs WAS?

With four wins out of five matches, Washington Freedom qualified for the playoffs but would like to finish as the league leader. They are scheduled to face the Texas Super Kings in their upcoming clash in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) on July 20 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The Faf du Plessis-led side are second on the points table and if they manage to pick up a win, Texas will close the gap.

Washington have won all their previous three matches and will be full of confidence. In the last match against MI New York, Travis Head and Andries Gous wreaked havoc while Jasdeep Singh and Marco Jansen were sensational with the ball. Meanwhile, two of Texas’ last two matches were called off while they managed to find a win in the other two. Skipper Faf is in incredible form at the moment while Marcus Stoinis has done the trick with the ball.

Match Details:

Pitch Report:

The surface at Grand Prairie Stadium has seen high-scoring matches and when the top two teams of the tournament clash, another such game is anticipated. The captain winning the toss should bowl first and anything over 185 runs will be a good total on the board.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing 11 for TEX vs WAS, Match 17

Texas Super Kings: 

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

Washington Freedom:

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

Probable Top Performers from TEX vs WAS 

Probable Best Batter of the Match: Faf du Plessis

Texas’ skipper Faf du Plessis has hit 209 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 164.56. He is currently the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament and would hope to continue with the same momentum in order to bring success to the franchise.

Also Check: MLC 2024 Most Runs

Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Saurabh Netravalkar

USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar has been a standout performer for the team in the tournament. He has picked up 12 wickets in four matches and has played a vital role in helping Washington remain undefeated in the tournament.

Also Check: MLC 2024 Most Wickets

Today’s Match Prediction: Texas Super Kings to win the match

Scenario 1 

Texas Super Kings win the toss and opt to bowl

Powerplay: 40-50

Score: 155-175

Texas Super Kings win the match

Scenario 2 

Washington Freedom win the toss and opt to bowl

Powerplay: 45-55

Score: 170-190

Texas Super Kings win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.