MLC 2025
The batting unit has posted big totals in the last two games, yet TSK have managed to lose both matches © MLC
The Dallas leg of MLC 2025 has seen plenty of runs so far. The trend is likely to continue in the remaining games as well which makes it imperative for the Texas Super Kings to find a way to restrict the scores. Skipper Faf du Plessis has hit 169 runs from 82 deliveries in the last two games. Yet, he has found himself on the losing side on both occasions. Star-man Noor Ahmad has conceded a combined 94 in these two games which has certainly had an effect. The part-timers Marcus Stonis and Daryl Mitchell have been swatted away and the decision to give four overs to Donovan Ferreira in the last game backfired quite spectacularly.
The onus will be on Adam Milne and Nandre Burger to step up in these batting friendly conditions and deliver a win especially since TSK have now lost two on the trot after winning the first three. Losing one more here can nullify their terrific start and that would not only widen the gap between them and the rampant San Francisco Unicorns but would also see an outfit like Los Angeles Knight Riders edge closer to them despite their poor start.
LA Knight Riders were made to wait for their first win. Andre Russell, who has had a dull tournament, finally did step up with the ball to pick three crucial wickets that played a huge role in his side getting opening their account. Unmukt Chand and Saif Badar struck half-centuries but the Knight Riders would love some runs from the likes of Alex Hales and Rovman Powell. The last time these two teams met, Noor ran through the lineup to deliver a crushing win for TSK. Perhaps, this opposition has come at the right time for him and for his side to return to winning ways.
When: June 25, 7 PM local time, 5:30 AM IST
Where: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
What to expect: This venue has been a batting paradise so far. Expect the same again, something LAKR in particular would want so that their batters can find some form.
Texas Super Kings
It will be interesting to see if TSK are tempted to pick Akeal Hosein for this clash. With the bowling lineup under fire, Stephen Wiig could be in contention too.
Probable XI: Smit Patel(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Donovan Ferreira, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Akeal Hosein, Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad, Stephen Wiig
LA Knight Riders
Sunil Narine missed out due to an injury. He will walk back in if he is fit again, else LAKR would prefer to stick to the same combination.
Probable XI: Alex Hales, Unmukt Chand(w), Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Corne Dry, Tanveer Sangha
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