TSK vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction for Major League Cricket T20 Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

The first match of the Major League Cricket 2023 is set to take place at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas, on 14th July at 06:00 AM IST. Here are a few tips to help you create your TSK vs LAKR Dream11 team.

Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Match 1 of Major League Cricket T20

14th July, 06:00 AM IST

Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

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TSK vs LAKR Preview

The opening match of the MLC 2023 will witness the clash between the Texas Super Kings and the Los Angeles Knight Riders. Faf du Plessis will lead the Super Kings, while the Knight Riders will be captained by Sunil Narine.

The Super Kings will have renowned CSK players such as Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner along with Daniel Sams and David Miller. The Knight Riders, on the other hand, will feature the likes of Andre Russell, Jason Roy, and New Zealand’s Martin Guptill.

Both teams possess a strong roster of experienced T20 players, and they will be eager to begin the tournament on a positive note.

Team Form Guide:

TSK (recent first): –
LAKR (recent first): –

Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas is expected to be a lively one, offering a good balance between pace and bounce. The surface is likely to be supportive to stroke play, providing some assistance to both batters and bowlers.

TSK Playing 11

Devon Conway (wk)
Faf du Plessis (c)
Lahiru Milantha
Milind Kumar
Mitchell Santner
Cody Chetty
Dwayne Bravo
Rusty Theron
Gerald Coetzee
Imran Tahir
Zia Shahzad

Texas Super Kings Team News

Ambati Rayudu withdrew from the side in July 2023 and was replaced by Imran Tahir.
Daniel Sams is expected to miss a few games as he might play for Essex in T20 Blast. There is no confirmation on the same yet.
Faf du Plessis will lead the side, with Devon Conway keeping wickets.

TSK Key Players

Faf du Plessis vs Los Angeles Knight Riders in T20

Faf du Plessis could partner with Devon Conway as the opening batsman for the Texas Super Kings, delivering a remarkable start to their innings. His exceptional display in the T20 format, particularly in the IPL 2023, showcased his recent achievements. Scoring an impressive total of 730 runs in just 14 matches, he maintained an outstanding average of 56.15.

Last 5 performances in T20	T20 matches, runs and average against Los Angeles Knight Riders	T20 matches, runs and average	T20 performance at Dallas	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
28, 71, 55, 65, 45	–	343 matches, 9336 runs & 32.30 average	–	✅

Mitchell Santner vs Los Angeles Knight Riders in T20

Mitchell Santner was in exceptional form during the ongoing T20 Blast 2023. He emerged as the leading run-scorer for the Worcestershire Rapids, amassing a total of 404 runs in 12 matches. Additionally, he has showcased his skills with the ball, capturing 12 wickets.

Last 5 performances in T20	T20 matches, wickets, and economy against Los Angeles Knight Riders	T20 matches, runs, and wickets	T20 performance at Dallas	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
13 & 1/23, 64 & 1/28, 42 & 1/25, 56 & 2/25, 13 & 2/31	–	168 matches, 1996 runs, 170 wickets & 7.02 economy	–	✅

LAKR Playing 11

Jason Roy
Martin Guptill
Unmukt Chand
Gajanand Singh
Jaskaran Malhotra(wk)
Sunil Narine(c)
Andre Russell
Adam Zampa
Lockie Ferguson
Ali Khan
Spencer Johnson

Los Angeles Knight Riders Team News

All players from Los Angeles Knight Riders are available for selection.
There are no injury concerns for Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Sunil Narine to lead the side, with Jaskaran Malhotra expected to keep wickets.

LAKR Key Players

Sunil Narine vs Texas Super Kings in T20

Sunil Narine is currently the leading wicket-taker of Surrey in the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 with 20 wickets in 15 matches. He has also displayed his versatility with the bat scoring 203 runs including a 78-run knock.

Last 5 performances in T20	T20 matches, Runs and average against Texas Super Kings	T20 matches, runs, wickets & economy	T20 performance at Dallas	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
2* & 1/31, 78* & 1/42, 16 & 2/38, 0 & 0/47, 36 & 2/25	–	468 matches, 3636 runs, 509 wickets & 6.10 economy	–	✅

Adam Zampa vs Texas Super Kings in T20

Adam Zampa is another leg spinner from Los Angeles Knight Riders who had a fine run in the IPL 2023. He took 8 wickets in six matches while being economical with the ball.

Last 5 performances in T20	T20 matches, Runs and average against Texas Super Kings	T20 matches, wickets & economy	T20 performance at Dallas	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
1/26, 2/25, 0/40, 3/22, 1/32	–	238 matches, 277 wickets & 7.33 economy	–	❌

Who will win the TSK vs LAKR match?

TSK boasts a more seasoned lineup compared to the Los Angeles Knight Riders, which gives them an advantage.
TSK’s strong batting order comprising Faf, Conway, Santner, and Miller provides them with the capability to successfully chase down challenging scores.
Although TSK’s bowling unit, led by Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir, may lack experience, they are determined to put up a fierce fight.

As per Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders today match prediction, Texas Super Kings are expected to win this TSK vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction.