🦅 Washington Freedom
Freedom go into the match still uncertain over the availability of Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson, both of whom have been instrumental in the past but are yet to be confirmed fit for this outing. With their status unclear, Washington are likely to stick to the same XI that has shown promise across departments.
Probable XI:
Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous, Mark Chapman, Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell (c), Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Mark Adair, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar
Key Players to Watch:
- Glenn Maxwell – Leading from the front, providing explosive firepower and spin depth
- Andries Gous – Consistent run-getter at the top with a solid T20 temperament
- Mark Adair – Seam-bowling all-rounder who can create impact with both bat and ball
- Saurabh Netravalkar – Dependable left-arm seamer who excels with the new ball
🟡 Texas Super Kings
After their recent defeat, the Super Kings are expected to lean heavier on their bowling unit, potentially sacrificing a batter despite their top-order form. With Conway and du Plessis providing solidity, and Mitchell and Stoinis forming a powerful middle-order duo, the focus will shift to tightening up the bowling.
Probable XI:
Devon Conway (wk), Faf du Plessis, Sai Teja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Daryl Mitchell, Calvin Savage, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Noor Ahmad, Adam Milne, Zia ul Haq
🏟️ Pitch Conditions
The Grand Prairie pitch has stayed true for batters, with consistent bounce and quick outfields. Spinners have found grip later in the innings, and seamers who can vary pace have been effective. Toss could again be key—teams batting second have had a better win ratio under lights.
- Likely Score: 170–185
- Toss Impact: Chasing preferred
While Texas bring depth and power across their batting lineup, the real test will be their bowling comeback. On the other hand, Washington’s consistency and presence of utility players like Maxwell, Adair, and Ravindra give them balance, even in the absence of Ferguson and Phillips.
