TSK vs WAF MLC 2024: Season 2 of the Cognizant Major League Cricket has begun in full swing, with teams clashing for the ultimate prize. In the three matches played till now, fans have got to witness some closely fought battles. However, Texas Super Kings fans faced an early disappointment as they lost their first clash of the season at the hands of LA Knight Riders by 12 runs.
In their previous clash, Devon Convoy was the pick of the batters as he smashed the first fifty for his team in the season. Despite Conway’s valiant efforts, other TSK batter’s lack of intent and ability to form a solid partnership cost them the match.
Having said that, the Men in ‘Yellove’ led by Faf du Plessis will look to find the right momentum going ahead in the tournament. As they prepare to face Washington Freedom in the 5th match of the ongoing Major league Cricket 2024, coached by Stephen Fleming, TSK will look to rectify their mistakes.
On the other hand, Washington Freedom playing their first match of the season would like to begin with a victory to their name. With players like Rachin Ravindra, Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Glenn Maxwell, WAF will give the Super Kings a formidable fight.
Lets now take a look at the preview of TSK vs WAF MLC 2024 (Match 5) with the predicted 11, venue details, and other FAQs.
TSK vs WAF MLC 2024: Details
Teams: Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom
Date: July 9
Venue: Church Street Park, Morrisville
Time: 12:30 PM LOCAL; 01:00 AM (IST)
TSK vs WAF: Head-To-Head Record
In their only match, Washington Freedom (WAF) narrowly defeated Texas Super Kings (TSK) by 6 runs in a thrilling game that went down to the last over.
TSK vs WAF: Full Squads and Player News
Texas Super Kings Full Squad: Faf du Plessis (C), Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Calvin Savage, Zia Shahzad, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Marcus Stoinis, Aiden Markram, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Stevenson, Raj Nannan, Devon Conway (WK), Joshua Tromp (WK), Mohammad Mohsin, Zia-ul-Haq, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad in place of Daryl Mitchell (Ruled out due to injury)
Before the 2024 season kickoff on July 6, the Texas Super Kings finalized their overseas player retentions, keeping Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, and Mitchell Santner. In the domestic players’ draft, they picked Joshua Tromp and Raj Nannan. Additionally, they secured overseas signings, including Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand to Marcus Stoinis of Australia. However, Mitchell’s season-ending injury led to Afghan cricketer Noor Ahmad stepping in as his replacement.
Washington Freedom Full Squad: Steve Smith (C), Travis Head, Jack Edwards, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Justin Dill, Marco Jansen, Ian Holland, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Lahiru Milantha (wk), Saurabh Netravalkar, Akhilesh Bodugum, Akeal Hosein, Amila Aponso, Yasir Mohammad, Lockie Ferguson, Andrew Tye.
On February 15, 2024, Akeal Hosein and Marco Jansen were retained by Washington Freedom. While on March 1st Andries Gous, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Saurabh Netravalkar, Justin Dill, and Akhilesh Bodugum were retained as domestic players. The following month on March 21 the draft happened to select twenty players with a subsequent one happening and one on June 16th. Some of the notable picks included Ian Holland, Amila Aponso, Lahiru Milantha and Yasir Mohammad. On top of this, there were direct signings made for Rachin Ravindra, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Lockie Ferguson, Andrew Tye, and Jack Edwards.
TSK vs LAKR MLC 2024, Match No. 2: Predicted XI
Texas Super Kings Predicted XI: Faf du Plessis (C), Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Marcus Stoinis, Aiden Markram, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Stevenson, Devon Conway (WK), Naveen-ul-Haq
Washington Freedom Predicted XI: Steve Smith (C), Travis Head, Jack Edwards, Marco Jansen, Ian Holland, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Amila Aponso, Yasir Mohammad.
FAQS
Q. Where can I watch the MLC 2024 in India?
A. To be announced.
Q. Who won the MLC 2023 season?
A. Mumbai Indians’ sister franchise MI New York had won the MLC 2023 season by defeating Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets and 24 balls in hands.
Also read: Players bought by Texas Super Kings for MLC 2024
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