TSKS vs LAKR Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 06, 2024
Both teams had contrasting fortunes in their 2023 seasons of Major League Cricket. Texas Super Kings ended in the knockout stages after a second-place league finish, while Los Angeles Knight Riders ended in sixth.
In a highly anticipated clash, the Texas Super Kings face off against the Los Angeles Knight Riders, promising a thrilling encounter as both teams boast formidable lineups and are eager to secure a crucial first win of 2024. Make informed choices with these cricket betting tips before placing your cricket bets.
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Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders head-to-head record
The teams have only ever met once before, in the first edition of Major League Cricket. Texas Super Kings romped to a 69-run win in their only game against Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders live streaming and broadcast
You can watch the live broadcast on Star Sports Network or stream it on JioCinema if you're in India.
Follow these cricket betting tips to refine your cricket betting for Major League Cricket contest between Texas Super Kings and Los Angeles Knight Riders in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA on Friday, July 5 2024.
TSKS vs LAKR Team Previews
Texas Super Kings
Texas Super Kings ended in second place on the table in 2023. Their knockout phase of the tournament did not go to plan as they were dumped out in the Challenger by eventual winners MI New York.
Super Kings' captain Faf du Plessis will be keen to lead his side on the field and with the bat at the top of the order. He has already reached seven scores of 50-plus this year.
New Zealander Devon Conway was one of three retained players for Texas Super Kings. His 221 runs in the Texas Super Kings' 2023 Major League Cricket season would be the biggest reason why the franchise want him in their colours again.
Bowling all-rounder Mohammad Mohsin could be a vital component of the Super Kings' bowling lineup. The leg-spinner was their highest wicket-taker in 2023.
Texas Super Kings Playing 11
Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Aaron Hardie, Joshua Tromp, Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Calvin Savage, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Mohsin, Naveen ul Haq, Zia-ul-Haq.
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Los Angeles Knight Riders ended in last position on the table in 2023. They only managed a single victory in their season. Shakib Al Hasan is a long-standing member of the Knight Riders family.
He has represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League which included the teams of 2012 and 2014 which won the tournament. The LA Knight Riders will also have Sunil Narine to choose from.
The West Indian all-rounder was voted as the most valuable player at the 2024 Indian Premier League. Adam Zampa is right up there as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world.
The leg-spinner will no doubt make an impact for his new franchise. The Australian has bagged 25 T20 wickets in 2024 including two four-wicket hauls.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Playing 11
Unmukt Chand, Nitish Kumar, Jason Roy, David Miller, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Spencer Johnson, Derone Davis, Corne Dry, Ali Khan.
TSKS vs LAKR Toss Prediction
This match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium as a night game.
The venue hosted four matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup of which three were won by the team batting second and one was the famous tie between USA and Pakistan which ended in a super-over. Both captains may be swayed to bat second.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Temperatures are expected to be scorching with a high level of humidity.
It is highly unlikely to rain on matchday. The Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas is one of only two host venues for the tournament. This will be the first game of the tournament at this ground. Conditions should be similar for both sides.
TSKS vs LAKR Betting Tips
Last season showed that the Texas Super Kings know what it takes to make it far in the tournament. They will want to go one better this year and at least make it to the final.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders had a season to forget in 2023. They have boosted their chances in 2024 with some explosive additions to their squad.
They will want to emulate the success this year of their Kolkata namesake. With history on their side, albeit of a small sample size, your safer bet would be with the Texas Super Kings. Los Angeles Knight Riders will want to make full use of their clean slate in their new campaign.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Texas Super Kings may win this toss. They have a 50 percent chance of doing so. They might fancy bowling first.
The blistering batter can dismantle any of the top T20 bowling attacks in the world. He already has almost 700 T20 runs in 2024.
Mohsin has 15 wickets in his short T20 career. He produced figures of four for eight against LA Knight Riders last season.
Narine may be expected to fulfill a similar role to his role at the Kolkata Knight Riders where he was a pinch-hitter at the top of the order. He hit 50 fours in his 488-run season.
The left-arm orthodox bowler will be tricky to face on this surface. He is closing in on 500 T20 wickets.
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