MLC 2023, SO vs WF | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
Imad Wasim and Wayne Parnell will turn up for Seattle Orcas [Source: Twitter]
In the first double-header weekend of the season, Seattle Orcas (SO) will face off against Washington Freedom (WF) in Match 3 of the inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023. The encounter will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas Texas.
Team Preview
Seattle Orcas
Co-owned by Delhi Capitals (DC) owners, the Seattle Orcas consists of a well-balanced side, that includes some of the biggest power-hitters. Captained by South Africa's Wayne Parnell, have a pool of local cricketers, who have been top performers for the USA like Nisarg Patel, Harmeet Singh, and Aaron Jones. International talent includes the likes of Dasun Shanaka, Shimron Hetmyer, Imad Wasim, and Quinton de Kock.
Washington Freedom
Washington Freedom will be coached by the experienced Gregory Shipperd, and captained by the veteran Mosis Henriques. Freedom, who are in partnership with Cricket Victoria, is a bowling-heavy side, that consists of Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, and Marco Jansen.
However, the withdrawal of Wanindu Hasaranga will be a setback for the side, that lacks in the batting department. The batting majorly depends on local talents like Syed Saad Ali, Sujith Gowda, and Mukhtar Ahmed, who will be supported by Glenn Phillips and Josh Philippe.
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Match Details
Date & Time: July 15, 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas
Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18 and Jio Cinema
Pitch Report
The track at Grand Prairie Stadium is a batting-friendly strip, with good grass cover. The team batting first will look to score big runs, as chasing will become a bit easier.
Probable Playing XIs
Seattle Orcas: Quinton de Kock (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Heinrich Klassen, Nauman Anwar, Angelo Perera, Harmeet Singh, Nisarg Patel, Imad Wasim, Wayne Parnell (c), Phani Simhadri, and Cameron Gannon.
Washington Freedom: Syed Saad Ali, Mukhtar Ahmed, Moises Henriques (c), Sujith Gowda, Justin Dill, Glenn Phillips (wk), Marco Jansen, Adam Milne, Saurabh Netravalkar, Usman Rafiq, and Anrich Nortje.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Nauman Anwar, Sujith Gowda
All-Rounders: Imad Wasim, Moises Henriques, Nisarg Patel,
Bowlers: Wayne Parnell, Anrich Nortje, Saurabh Netravalkar
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice Captain: Imad Wasim
Prediction
Seattle Orcas head into the encounter as slight favourites having a more balanced XI.
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