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Picking a Combined Washington Freedom-Texas Super Kings XI for MLC 2024 ft. Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis

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Washington Freedom will clash with Texas Super Kings (TSK) at Church Street Park in Morrisville, USA, in a Major League Cricket 2024 showdown on Monday, July 8. While the Super Kings stumbled against the LA Knight Riders, losing by 12 runs in their opening match, the Freedom edged out MI New York by four runs using the DLS method in their first encounter.

Anticipation runs high as these two teams prepare to face off, each with a strong claim to victory. Despite TSK’s rocky start, their squad is packed with firepower. Meanwhile, Washington Freedom have undergone a complete transformation this season, with Ricky Ponting as coach and Steve Smith as captain, setting their sights on the title.

Combined Playing XI from Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings:

TOP ORDER: Devon Conway, Travis Head, and Faf du Plessis The top order features Devon Conway, Travis Head, and Faf du Plessis—with du Plessis leading the team. If Conway and Head don’t open together due to both being left-handers, du Plessis can take the opener’s slot with Conway coming in at number three.

  • Devon Conway: Opened the MLC season with a solid 53 and looks set to stabilize the innings at number three.
  • Travis Head: A dynamic batter who pairs well with du Plessis.
  • Faf du Plessis: The captain, known for his explosive starts and leadership qualities.

MIDDLE ORDER: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis The middle order boasts a formidable trio of Australians: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis.

  • Steve Smith: Expected to anchor the innings at number four, rotating strike and hitting boundaries when needed.
  • Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis: Tasked with unleashing their power-hitting abilities, aiming to send the ball out of the park and dominate the bowlers.

WICKETKEEPER: Andries Gous Andries Gous, who impressed with his performances for the USA in the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, will don the wicketkeeping gloves.

  • Gous: A natural top-order batter, he will adapt to a lower batting position at number seven to fit into this powerful lineup.

BOWLERS: Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Naveen-ul-Haq The bowling attack comprises Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Naveen-ul-Haq.

  • Akeal Hosein: The lone spinner, expected to contribute with the new ball during the powerplay.
  • Lockie Ferguson and Saurabh Netravalkar: Key bowlers in the powerplay, setting the tone early.
  • Naveen-ul-Haq: A specialist for the death overs, known for his precision yorkers.

This bowling unit promises to challenge the world’s best batters, with the guidance and confidence from skipper du Plessis.

Combined XI for the Washington Freedom vs. Texas Super Kings

  1. Devon Conway
  2. Travis Head
  3. Faf du Plessis (c)
  4. Steve Smith
  5. Glenn Maxwell
  6. Marcus Stoinis
  7. Andries Gous (wk)
  8. Akeal Hosein
  9. Lockie Ferguson
  10. Saurabh Netravalkar
  11. Naveen-ul-Haq

Get ready for an electrifying match as these teams battle it out, with this combined XI showcasing some of the best talents from both sides!

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