The Major League Cricket has come to its fag end with the last league stage match featuring Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings in the Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas.
The Super Kings have played six matches in the MLC and accumulated as many points after winning and losing a couple of their games. Two of their matches were rain-abandoned. However, the Faf du Plessis-led unit have already qualified for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Orcas have won just a solitary game from six matches and are languishing at the bottom of the table. They’re already eliminated from the tournament.
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Pitch Report
Early in the game, the Pacers have been swinging the ball quite often. Furthermore, the worn-out surfaces have produced more wickets for spinners. Both first- and second-inning batsmen have won matches recently. But batting is not quite easy as one must be strategic in order to adjust to the bounce and movements. 
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 11
Matches won batting first: 5
Matches won bowling first: 6
Average 1st innings total: 164
Average 2nd innings total: 141
Highest total recorded: 206/5 by LAKR vs SO
Lowest total recorded: 106 by NEP vs NED
TSK vs SO Head-to-Head
The two sides have squared off twice in MLC history and both times, the Super Kings were defeated by the Orcas.
TSK vs SO Conditions-based Predictions
- The spinners have an excellent grip on the surfaces.
- Pacers do get the lateral movement with the new ball.
- If a batter can settle watchfully, runs come with ease.
TSK vs SO Top Players Predictions
Faf du Plessis (TSK): The Texas skipper has racked up 264 runs from five innings at an astounding average of 52.80 in the MLC 2024. Currently, he is the highest run-getter in the tournament. Faf has been consistent with the bat at the top of the order and will look to continue merry-making.
Devon Conway (TSK): The Kiwi has been a great compliment to Faf at the opening spot. Having scored 180 runs from five innings, Conway is the second-highest run-scorer for his team. The left-hander averages 45 with the bat this season.
Ryan Rickelton (SO): Ahead of the league stages’ penultimate clash, Ryan Rickelton was the second-highest run-getter of the season. The gracious batter has amassed 225 runs from five innings at an impressive average of 56.25. He would be looking to finish the season with a blast.
TSK vs SO Hit or Miss Prediction
Quinton de Kock (SO): Despite a rocky start to the edition, Quinton de Kock has picked himself up. Batting in the middle order, the Proteas scored a couple of fifties, leading to 144 runs tally in six innings of the ongoing MLC. However, de Kock’s strike rate has dipped to 123, a figure that doesn’t quite define his caliber.
TSK vs SO Local Players to watch out for
- Saurabh Netravalkar (WE)
- Jasdeep Singh (SO)
- Corey Anderson (TSK)
TSK vs SO Match Predictions
As per Parimatch, the total runs in the contest might fall below 323.5 (1.85). The Texas openers are likely to score over 23.5 runs for the first-wicket partnership (1.85). Devon Conway and Faf du Plessis are bankable options and have been consistent with the bat. On the other hand, the Orcas have failed to register big opening partnerships during the course of the MLC. Hence, the opening partnership might fall below 20.5 (1.85) in this case.
TSK vs SO Winner Predictions
The Super Kings are a well-oiled machine, and they have plenty of in-form match-winners. Hence, one can back them to get a victory over down-trodden Seattle Orcas.
