MI New York (MINY) are all set to lock horns with Washington Freedom (WAF) in match 13 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023. The two sides will square off at the Church Street Park in Morrisville on Sunday, July 23.
With the business end of the season approaching, Kieron Pollard-led New York are languishing at the bottom half of the MLC points table with just two points in three matches. On the other hand, Moises Henriques and Co. are placed second in the standings with six points, having played four matches.
While Washington are on the cusp of obtaining a place in the playoffs, New York will need to amp up their game and win their remainder fixtures so as to have a say in the top four.
MINY vs WAF Match Details
MI New York vs Washington Freedom, Match 13, MLC 2023
Venue: Church Street Park, Morrisville
Date & Time: Sunday, July 23, 02:30 AM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Sports18 and JioCinema
Church Street Park Pitch Report
The surface at the Church Street Park in Morrisville has offered assistance to the bowlers and they will look to make the most from the conditions. Spinners will play a vital role towards the latter half of match. Either skipper winning the toss may elect to field first.
MINY vs WAF Probable Playing XI
MI New York (MINY)
Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel, Hammad Azam, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Tim David, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil
Washington Freedom (WAF)
Matthew Short, Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Glenn Phillips, Moises Henriques (c), Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Akeal Hosein, Dane Piedt, Anrich Nortje, Saurabh Netravalkar
MINY vs WAF Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Nicholas Pooran
The keeper-batter has the potential to come in the middle order and swiftly change the complexion of the game with his lethal hitting exploits. Pooran will look to play a pivotal role in getting the big runs and keeping his side ahead in the contest.
Probable Best Bowler:
Rashid Khan
The Afghan spin sensation has been lethal with the ball on numerous occasions. In the previous match against Texas, Rashid claimed one wicket for 32 runs in his four overs at an economy of 8.00. He will look to further better his economy in the upcoming matches and continue getting the breakthroughs.