Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas Preview & Prediction | 2024 Major League Cricket | League Stage
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The final group fixture of Major League Cricket in 2024 has little at stake in regards to the table with Texas Super Kings already assured of a place in the eliminator, whilst Seattle Orcas are eliminated from contention
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 23rd July 2024 - USA ET – 8:30pm / USA PT – 5:30pm / West Indies – 7:30pm / Wednesday 24th July 2024 - UK – 1:30am / South Africa – 2:30am / Pakistan - 5:30am / India – 6:00am / Bangladesh – 6:30am / Australia – 10:30am
VENUE: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas, United States
WEATHER: Sunshine at the start of play, descending into clear skies with light winds and temperatures between 27-29c.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: USA – Willow TV / West Indies – TBA / UK – TNT Sports / South Africa – ESPN / Pakistan – A Sports / India – Sony Sports / Bangladesh – TBA / Australia – TBA
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: USA – Willow TV / West Indies – TBA / UK – discovery+ / South Africa – ESPN+ app / Pakistan – A Sports / India – Sony LIV / Bangladesh – TBA / Australia & New Zealand – Amazon Prime Video
TEXAS SUPER KINGS FORM: GETTING BACK TO WINNING WAYS A PRORITY
Although Texas Super Kings are already secure in the play-offs and guarantees to face MI New York in the eliminator, they need to generate some momentum and won’t want to come into that match following back-to-back defeats after being beaten by 42 runs last time out by Washington Freedom.
LAST THREE: LWA
SEATTLE ORCAS FORM: WANTING TO AT LEAST FINISH ON A HIGH
It’s been a tournament to forget for Seattle Orcas, who have won just one of their six group games played despite being the only team not to suffer a washout. They come into this final match having lost each of their last four, most recently going down by six wickets to San Francisco Unicorns.
LAST THREE: LLL
TEXAS SUPER KINGS BETTING ANALYSIS
It’s key to wait until the respective line-ups are announced before making any investments here. As this match has nothing at stake, both teams, particularly Texas Super Kings with a crunch eliminator on the horizon could choose to give their key players a rest. Captain Faf du Plessis should play though and remains top of the run-scoring table in Major League Cricket this season with 264 runs to his name so far. Back him to accumulate another 20+ runs here.
Marcus Stoinis’ big-hitting exploits are not to be ignored as his brute power makes him a prime candidate for investment via the relevant betting markets available. Explore backing the Australian all-rounder to strike the most sixes across this encounter for Texas Super Kings.
SEATTLE ORCAS BETTING ANALYSIS
We mentioned Faf du Plessis and his position at the top of the run-scoring charts. Trailing just behind him is Ryan Rickelton, with 225 runs under his belt, including a top score of 103 not out. His personal ambition would likely be to try and overhaul his fellow South African, so backing him to score a fifty in this match may prove a smart move.
We’ve touched upon the bowling skills of domestic player Harmeet Singh previously and it’s these USA stars who arguably have the most to prove as we edge towards the latter end of this tournament. Harmeet no doubt wants to show that he is worthy of franchise gigs in other competitions down the line by adding to his eight wickets gained across this tournament. Back Harmeet to finish as Seattle’s top bowler here.
TEXAS SUPER KINGS VS SEATTLE ORCAS EXPERT PREDICTION
As much as the Seattle Orcas management will want a win over the Super Kings to end their tournament, the reality is that most of their squad are likely to have their minds elsewhere at this point, specifically on their next cricketing assignment whether it be a franchise gig or international commitments.
Motivation is higher for Texas Super Kings, knowing that two straight losses going into the play-offs would not bode well for them. Add that to home advantage being in their favour and the expectation is that Texas will gain the victory, even if they were to rotate their team.
TEXAS SUPER KINGS VS SEATTLE ORCAS TOP TIP: TEXAS SUPER KINGS TO WIN
