Big test for Super Kings' bowlers against MI New York
| Date | July 13, 2024 |
| Time | 12:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Major League Cricket 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Nicholas Pooran has odds of 2.95 to be the MI New York's best batsman.
- Faf du Plessis has odds of 3.05 to be the Texas Super Kings' best batsman.
- Rashid Khan has odds of 3.00 to be MI New York's best bowler
- Naveen-ul-Haq has odds of 3.25 to be the Texas Super Kings' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The Major League Cricket 2024 has got off to a good start with close games. We are in the 9th game, where the MI New York will face the Texas Super Kings. The MI New York lost to Washington Freedom in the last game, and the side will look to bounce back. They have a formidable batting lineup, which adds to their odds of winning. The Texas Super Kings tasted victory for the first time, defeating the San Francisco Unicorns by a big margin in the last game. They face a tough challenge in this contest and must stand tall and deliver a solid show to win. We expect a good game as the tournament enters its most important phase.
MI New York Preview
Kieron Pollard's side lost to Washington Freedom in the last game. In a contest curtailed by rain, the side went down by 5 runs under the DLS method. Pollard would like to see a better show from his strong batting lineup. They are one of the favorites this season on cricket betting sites and shall look to live up to the expectations in this game.
The side expects a good show from Ruben Clinton and Monank Patel, as the pair has struggled a bit with the strike rate. The middle order packs a punch for the team, and they will need runs from Nicholas Pooran, Shayan Jahangir, and Tim David. Pollard is a big hitter, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Rashid Khan.
Trent Boult brings vast experience to the attack and will look to bowl well, sharing the new ball with Ehsan Adil. Rashid Khan must use his variations well in the middle overs, as the wicket won't aid him much. Anrich Nortje, Nosthush Kenjige, and Pollard will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for MI New York
Kieron Pollard (c), Monank Patel, Ruben Clinton, Shayan Jahangir, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tim David, Nosthush Kenjige, Rashid Khan, Ehsan Adil, Anrich Nortje, Trent Boult
Texas Super Kings Preview
Faf du Plessis led from the front in the last game against San Francisco Unicorns, taking his side to a 7-wicket victory. It was the first win for the team in the season, which helped them move up on the cricket betting apps after a few hits and misses in their first two games. They shall have a tough challenge in the next game, and du Plessis will expect a strong show from his senior players.
Devon Conway and Faf du Plessis are the best batsmen on the team, and the side needs an electrifying start from them. There is a bit of inexperience in the middle order, and the trio of Milind Kumar, Joshua Tromp, and Aaron Hardie must build partnerships. Mitchell Santner and Dwayne Bravo add vast experience to the lower middle order, and they will look to do well.
On the bowling front, Zia-ul-Haq and Naveen-ul-Haq will have a big challenge, bowling against a strong batting lineup with the new ball. Early wickets from the pair can put the side in a strong position. Mitchell Santner and Dwayne Bravo must use their experience well and put a check on the scoring rate. The side will expect a good performance from Mohammad Mohsin and Aaron Hardie in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Texas Super Kings
Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Milind Kumar, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Santner, Calvin Savage, Mohammad Mohsin, Dwayne Bravo, Joshua Tromp, Zia-ul-Haq, Naveen-ul-Haq
TOSS: To Bowl First
At this venue, very few teams have successfully defended scores. The wicket is ideal for chasing, and the venue's small size allows batsmen to play freely during run chases. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over Morrisville will be cloudy, and rain may interrupt the game. We expect good batting, as we have seen in earlier matches where batsmen can play their strokes. Bowlers will look to use the overcast conditions to their advantage. A score of 180 runs will be good for the side batting first.
OUR PREDICTION
The Texas Super Kings enter this contest with a relatively inexperienced bowling attack. Their bowlers must strike form as the side faces one of the most destructive batting lineups. The MI New York has good hitters and experience in their bowling attack. By the strengths of the two sides, MI New York shall start favorites in the game.
Our prediction is for MI New York to win
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