MATCH NO – 05th Match
SERIES – T20 World Cup – 2024
DATE – 09th July, 2024
TIME – 12:30 AM IST
VENUE – Church Street Park, Morrisville
INTRODUCTION
The Major Cricket League (MCL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States. It aims to popularise cricket in the country, leveraging the large expat communities from cricket-loving nations and introducing the sport to new audiences. The league features a mix of local talent and international stars, contributing to its competitive and entertainment value.
Key aspects of the MCL include:
Teams: The league comprises several teams based in different cities, similar to the franchise model seen in other successful T20 leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Big Bash League (BBL).
Format: Matches are played in the T20 format, known for its fast-paced and high-scoring nature, making it more appealing to a broader audience.
Season: The MCL season usually spans a few months, with a series of matches leading to playoffs and a final to determine the champion.
Players: Teams feature a mix of domestic players from the USA and international cricketers, adding a global flair and raising the league’s profile.
Growth and Development: The MCL is part of a broader initiative to develop cricket infrastructure, talent, and interest in the United States, aiming to make cricket a mainstream sport in the country.
MATCH PREVIEW
Fifth match of the Major Cricket League will be played between Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom. Last time when both teams played against each other Washington Freedom team scored 163 runs and Texas Super Kings failed to chase the total and Washington Freedom won the match by 7 runs. Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks but India’s team looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings. (statsforfantasy)
PITCH REPORT
Church Street Park, often referred to as Church Cricket Park, is a cricket ground located in Morrisville, North Carolina, USA. It’s one of the key venues for cricket in the United States, frequently hosting both domestic and international matches, including those organised by the Minor League Cricket (MLC) and Major League Cricket (MLC).
Pitch Characteristics:
Surface: The pitch at Church Street Park is generally known to be balanced, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. The surface tends to be hard and true, providing good bounce and carry.
Batting: Batsmen can expect to play their shots once they are settled in. The true bounce allows for stroke play, particularly for those who enjoy playing on the front foot.
Bowling: Fast bowlers may get some assistance with the new ball, especially in the early overs where there might be some movement off the seam. Spinners can also find some purchase as the game progresses, with the pitch potentially offering turn and grip.
Weather Conditions:
Weather can play a crucial role in how the pitch behaves. In North Carolina, the summer months can be hot and humid, which might lead to the pitch drying out and aiding spinners. Conversely, any rain or damp conditions could make the pitch more favourable for seamers.
Ground Dimensions and Fielding:
The ground has reasonably large boundaries, making it a bit more challenging for batsmen to hit sixes compared to smaller grounds. This can also lead to more running between the wickets and emphasises the importance of fielding.
Match Scenarios:
Given the balanced nature of the pitch, teams might prefer to bat first and put runs on the board, applying pressure on the chasing team. However, depending on the conditions and team strengths, some might opt to chase, backing their ability to manage the pitch as it changes.
GROUND STATS (T20I)
| TOTAL MATCH | 09 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 155+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 01 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 07 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 03 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 02 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 03 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 01 |
BOWLERS STATS ON CHURCH STREET PARK (T20I)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 09
PACER WICKETS – 77
SPINNER WICKETS – 32.
TSK TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Texas Super Kings team did not start the campaign of Major Cricket League in this season and lost the first match by 12 runs against Los Angeles Knight Riders.
- Last time when Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom played against each other Texas Super Kings failed to chase a total of 163 runs and lost the match by 7 runs.
- In the last match Texas Super Kings failed to chase a total of 162 runs and lost the match by 12 runs against Los Angeles Knight Rider.
- Devon Conway scored 53 runs in 39 balls, Savage scored 29 runs, Du Plessis 14 runs & Aaron Hardie 11 runs in the previous match against Los Angeles Knight Rider.
- Zia ul haq, Aaron Hardie & Marcus Stoinis took 2-2 wickets each, Gerald Coetzee took 1 wicket in the previous match against Los Angeles Knight Rider.
- Both teams have played 01 matches and Texas Super Kings team lost 01 matches against Los Angeles Knight Rider..
SQUADS
Batting – Faf du Plessis ©, Aiden Markram, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Devon Conway (wk).
Bowling – Calvin Savage, Cameron Stevenson, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmed, Zia Shahzad, Gerald Coetzee.
All Rounder – MIlind Kumar, Aaron Hardie, Daryl Mitchell, Marcus Stoinis, Joshua Tromp, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Raj Nannan, Mohammad Mohsin, Zia ul Haq.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Faf du Plessis ©, Devon Conway (wk), Aiden Markram, Aaron Hardie,Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Calvin Savage, Gerald Coetzee, Zia Ul Haq, Mohammad Mohsin, Naveen ul Haq.
TSK – PLAYER STATS:
1. FAF DU PLESSIS © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 14r, 17r, 54r, 6r, 9r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 13 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 14r. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 14 RUNS. |
2. DEVON CONWAY (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 53r, 35r, 22r, 5r, 8r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNING – 30 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 0r. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 0 RUN. |
3. AIDEN MARKRAM – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 4r, 23r, 18r, 1r, 46r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
4. AARON HARDIE – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 11+2W, 47r, 0+1W, 40r, 2r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
5. MARCUS STOINIS – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2+2W, 2+2W, 11+1W, 59r, 30r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 16 RUNS – 0 WKT. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 3+1W. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 3 RUNS – 1 WICKET. |
6. MILIND KUMAR – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 4r, 19+0W, 7r, 16r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 53 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 3r. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 3 RUNS. |
7. CALVIN SAVAGE – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 29+0W, 0W, 1W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 0W |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
8. GERALD COETZEE – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 1W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 2W. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
9. MOHAMMAD MOHSIN – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
10. ZIA UL HAQ – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
11. NAVEEN UL HAQ – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 4W, 3W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs WLF | NOT PLAYED YET. |
WLF TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Washington Freedom, did not perform well in the previous season of Major Cricket league. In this season they will play their first match against MI New York.
- Last time when both teams played against each other Washington Freedom team successfully defended a total of 163 runs and won the match by 7 runs.
- In this season Washington Freedom Team added many experienced and dangerous players in their team, Thay added Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Rachin Ravindra in their team who will support and make a strong team.
- Both teams have played 1 match and Washington Freedom won that 1 match against Texas Super Kings.
SQUADS
Batting – Steven Smith ©, Jack Edwards, Mukhtar Ahmed, Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy, Travis Head, Andrie Gous (wk), Lahiru Milantha (wk).
Bowling – Akeal Hosein, Amila Aponso, Andre Tye, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravlakr, Yasir Mohamamd
All Rounder – Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Ian Holland, Justin Dull, Marco Jansen, Obus Pienaar.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Andrie Gous (wk), Travis Head, Steven Smith ©, Glenn Maxwell, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Akeal Hosein, Justin Dill, Saurabh Netravalakr, Lockie Ferguson.
NOTE -: WASHINTON FREEDOM PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS WILL BE UPDATE AFTER THE MATCH AGAINST MI NEW YORKS.
WIF – PLAYER STATS:
1. TRAVIS HEAD – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1r, 76r, 0r, 31r, 68r, 34r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
2. ANDREW GOUS (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 5r, 8r, 29r, 80r, 2r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 88 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 7r. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 7 RUNS. |
3. STEVEN SMITH © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 46r, 11r, 9r, 31r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 46 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
4. GLENN MAXWELL – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 20r, 59+0W, 1W, 11+2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
5. MUKHTAR AHMED – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 6r, 40r, 47r, 17r, 5r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 34 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 20r. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 20 RUNS. |
6. OBUS PIENAAR – RHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 51+0W, 27+0W, 31r, 6r, 23+3W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 63 RUNS – 0 W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 18r. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 18 RUNS. |
7. MARCO JANSEN – LHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 3W, 21+1W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 27 RUNS – 4W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 4+2W. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 4 RUNS – 2W. |
8. AKEAL HOSEIN – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 2W. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
9. JUSTIN DILL – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
10. SAURABH NETRAVALKAR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 10 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
11. LOCKIE FERGUSON – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 3W, 1W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs TSK | 2W. |
| Total Stats vs TSK | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 01
- TSK WIN – 00
- WIF WIN – 01
- NO RESULT – 00.
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
FANTASY/DREAM11 TEAM WILL COME SOON……..
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
WASHINGTON FREEDOM MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.