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The business end of the MLC season is upon us, with just one group stage match remaining. Texas Super Kings, already qualified for the playoffs, face a Seattle Orcas side whose season has fallen apart.
Texas Super Kings Preview
Despite a middling campaign with two wins and two losses, Texas secured their playoff berth thanks to a couple of washed-out games. This final group encounter against a struggling Seattle serves as a warm-up for their crucial eliminator clash against MI New York.
Their batting boasts the experience of Faf du Plessis, a run-scoring machine, and Devon Conway, his former opening partner. However, concerns lie with the inconsistency of West Australians Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie. The bowling attack, except for left-arm pacer Zia-ul-Haq, hasn’t impressed, lacking a settled unit.
Predicted Playing XI: Devon Conway (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Joshua Tromp, Milind Kumar, Calvin Savage, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Mohsin, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq.
Seattle Orcas Preview
Last year’s runners-up, Seattle Orcas, have endured a disastrous season. They sit rock bottom with just one win from six matches. While a victory here won’t salvage their campaign, they’ll be eager to end on a high note.
Ryan Rickleton has been their lone bright spark with the bat, scoring a century and a fifty. Quinton de Kock hasn’t been at his destructive best, but Heinrich Klaasen provides some support. However, their bowling attack, featuring youngsters like Cameron Gannon and Harmeet Singh, has shown promise.
Predicted Playing XI: Ryan Rickleton, Shehan Jayasuriya, Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (c), Aaron Jones, Shubham Ranjane, Keemo Paul, Imad Wasim, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Lungi Ngidi.
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- Expect a balanced pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, where scores above 165-170 are good totals.
- The weather forecast is mostly clear with a slight chance of rain delays.
Match Prediction:
Texas Super Kings, with their superior batting and bowling depth, are clear favorites. A win will boost their morale ahead of the crucial eliminator clash.
Winner: Texas Super Kings Will Win
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