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WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 9

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WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 9

WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 9 | WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Today | Morrisville Pitch Report

Major League Cricket action moves to Morrisville. And, Los Angeles Knight Riders are on their last legs. After three straight defeats, the team, headined by world class overseas talent, must win this clash to have any hope of reaching the playoffs.

Washington Freedom have gone about their business in efficient style. After nearly defending 144 against Seattle, the Washington attack rallied to defend 163 against Texas. Given LAKR have struggled for any consistency or fluency with the bat, Washington will see this as an excellent opportunity

WAF vs LAKR Possible Playing XIs

Washington Freedom: 1. Matthew Short, 2. Andries Gous (wk), 3. Mukhtar Ahmed, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Moises Henriques (c), 6. Obus Pienaar, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Dane Piedt, 10. Saurabh Netravalkar, 11. Anrich Nortje

Los Angeles Knight Riders: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Unmukt Chand, 3. Nitish Kumar, 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), 6. Andre Russell, 7. Sunil Narine (c), 8. Corné Dry, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Spencer Johnson

WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction – Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Washington Freedom:

  • The talented Matthew Short was named man of the match in the last game thanks to his 50-ball 80. In all T20s this year, Short has struck 474 runs at an average of 31.6 and strike rate of 147.2.
  • Is this the day Glenn Phillips fires? He is averaging just 9.3 in seven franchise T20s this year.
  • Phillips has an excellent record against Adam Zampa in T20s: 22 balls, 42 runs, no dismissals. He has also never been dismissed by Andre Russell (17 balls, 23 runs).
  • Moises Henriques’ consistency will be key for Washington in the middle. In 11 T20s this year, Henriques is averaging 34.00 at a strike rate of 126.5 (272 runs).
  • Watch out for Marco Jansen against the struggling LAKR top order. He has dismissed Jason Roy once in seven balls in T20 cricket (four runs).
  • Anrich Nortje is a wicket-taking option to Jason Roy. He has dismissed the opener four times in 30 balls in all T20s (28 runs). Nortje also has good numbers against Russell: 19 balls, 22 runs, two dismissals.

Los Angeles Knight Riders:

  • Jason Roy made an immediate impact in his first game of the season. He slammed a 21-ball 45 against San Francisco.
  • In all T20s since the start of 2022, Rilee Rossouw has scored 1,293 runs at an average of 39.18 and strike rate of 167.05 in the first innings. When batting second, the average drops to 26.67 with a strike rate of 162.1.
  • It’s time LAKR send Andre Russell higher up the order. The all-rounder has hit 99 runs at a strike rate of 150, but has faced just 55 balls in three matches.
  • Sunil Narine can keep Glenn Phillips quiet. He has conceded just 50 runs off 42 balls against him, with one dismissal.
  • Adam Zampa is LAKR’s leading wicket-taker with six. He is striking every 11 deliveries. Also, Zampa has dismissed Matt Short once in 14 balls in T20s, conceding 20 in the process.

Other Stats and Facts

  • The consistent Saurabh Netravalkar is conceding less than six per over so far this season (total figures of 1/40 off seven overs).
  • Ali Khan is striking every 14 deliveries this tournament. But, he is conceding 11.05 per over.
  • Akeal Hosein will be key. The left-arm spinner has picked up three wickets at an economy of 7.50.

Church Street Park, Morrisville Pitch Report and Weather

This will be the first match at Morrisville. Conditions are cooler than the Grand Prairie Stadium with temperatures in the early 30s rather than touching 40.

In terms of the pitch, expect the captain who wins the toss to bowl given there are unknowns. In this image, the surface looks similar to the pitch to the Grand Prairie, where teams batting first dominated. But, given it’s a new pitch, there may be decent carry and either team may want to take advantage bowling first.

WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 July 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 9 | WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Today | Morrisville Pitch Report
WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 July 2023

Option 2:

WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 9 | WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Today | Morrisville Pitch Report
WAF vs LAKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 July 2023

WAF vs LAKR Match Prediction – Who will win?

Backing Washington Freedom to get the win over struggling Los Angeles.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

When is the IND vs PAK match in Asia Cup 2023?

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When is the IND vs PAK match in Asia Cup 2023?

Cricket News: When is the IND vs PAK match in Asia Cup 2023? | Details on Pakistan vs India in the 2023 Asia Cup

India and Pakistan will meet in the 2023 Asia Cup on September 2. The match will be played at Pallekele in Sri Lanka, a few days after the tournament begins on August 30 according to ESPNcricinfo.

The two Asian heavyweights are in Group A alongside Nepal. Pakistan, Bangladesh and current Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka are in Group B. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the Super Fours stage.

Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will host matches after much deliberation on where the tournament will be located. Four will take place in Pakistan, while Sri Lanka will host the remaining nine according to the draft schedule put forward by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

A rare IND vs PAK ODI awaits in 2023

India-Pakistan tussles are now limited to multi-team tournaments, namely the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Asia Cup. The last time the two teams met in an ODI was in the 2019 World Cup, where Rohit Sharma starred with 140 in an 89-run win for India.

There is a possibility India and Pakistan will meet three times in this tournament. They will meet on September 2 and could go head-to-head in the Super Fours and Final should they both qualify.

According to the draft schedule, Pakistan is slated to host one Super Fours match. Should both India and Pakistan progress to this stage, they will meet again in Kandy (Pallekele) on September 10.

The final schedule for the 2023 Asia Cup is expected to be finalised in the coming days.

Is the 2023 Ashes the closest ever Ashes series?

Tarkesh Jha
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Is the 2023 Ashes the closest ever Ashes series?

Cricket News: Ashes 2023 the closest series since 1907-08 | Is the 2023 Ashes the closest ever in Ashes history?

Numbers say the ongoing 2023 Ashes is turning out to be the most closely-competed one since the 1907-08 edition of the series. The slim margins of victory in each of the three games so far has given birth to this interesting fact.

Australia won the first two matches by two wickets and 43 runs in Edgbaston and Lord’s respectively. England emerged triumphant in the third Test by three wickets. Only in 1907-08 did three games of the Ashes occur where the victorious team claimed the win by less than 50 runs or by fewer than three wickets thrice.

What happened in the Ashes 1907-08?

That Ashes series was held in Australia. The hosts had won the first Test of that series by two wickets. The Three Lions came back to level the series with a one-wicket win in the second match. Finally, Australia sealed the series by 49 runs in the fifth Test in Sydney. Australia eventually dominated the series with a 4-1 scoreline.

Will the 2023 Ashes go down as the closest ever Ashes series?

The remaining two games of the series will be held at Old Trafford and The Oval starting from July 19 and July 27 respectively. The series hangs well in balance right now. The first and the third games of the series were remarkably close. The second game was bossed over by Australia, however, Ben Stokes’ stunning 155 in the fourth innings ensured that the home side was not completely dragged out of the contest.

As of now, it is difficult to make out which side the current series will go. Australia looked well settled to seal the Ashes. But, the setback in the previous game has given England enough headway to find their way back in the proceedings.

“We’ve kept the series alive and we just have to park everything from this week, but continue the way we play,” Stokes said after the game in Headingley.

If the weather holds up at Old Trafford, we could be heading to The Oval locked at 2-2. Who knows.

Australia predicted playing 11 for 4th Ashes Test

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Australia predicted playing 11 for 4th Ashes Test

Cricket News: Australia predicted playing 11 for 4th Ashes Test | A look at Australia’s predicted playing 11 for Old Trafford Test

Australia have had some selection headaches to consider in the ten days following their defeat at Headingley. David Warner’s form and continued struggles against Stuart Broad is once again in the spotlight, and there is the question of how many all-rounders can fit in the XI.

On the eve of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, captain Pat Cummins confirmed Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott Boland. The latter has not had the impact many thought he would in England having only dismissed Zak Crawley (twice) in the series.

Also, Cummins confirmed David Warner will play. So, Australia will stick with the same top five.

Australia predicted 11 for 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford

1. David Warner, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Mitchell Marsh, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Cameron Green, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Pat Cummins (c), 11. Josh Hazlewood

With Warner and Hazlewood confirmed, the final spot is likely to be between Cameron Green and Todd Murphy.

The former, who was a mainstay in Australia’s XI, missed the last Test due to a minor hamstring injury. Green could come in for Todd Murphy, who bowled just the two overs in the fourth innings at Headingley.

Green’s inclusion gives Australia a very lengthy batting lineup, and the spin duties can be passed onto Travis Head when needed.

However, coach Andrew McDonald, post Headingley, said Australia enjoy having the spinner. Conditions at Old Trafford may tempt Australia to play Murphy given the surface seems to lack a decent covering of grass. But, the weather forecast is for overcast conditions with periods of rain throughout the Test, so the seam bowlers can have a say.

“We like a spinner,” McDonald said. “We like to have a balanced attack and it gives you options, you can take pace out of the game and you become one dimensional … without the ability to turn to a spinner.

“We’ll have to assess that, but as it sits at the moment we do like to have the spinner in the team.”

Cummins, who spoke to Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) on the eve of the Test, said all options are possible.

When asked whether Australia could go without a specialist spin option, Cummins said “I think all options are open. They are the kind of things you discuss when you get into details of how you would use bowlers, in what situations. That helps with clarity of who the final batting or bowling lineup ends up being.”

A win or draw for Australia in this Test will seal the Ashes for the fourth straight series. With rain forecast on the final two days, England will have to play out of their skins to keep the series alive.

ALSO READ: Old Trafford Manchester weather forecast for 4th Test

Image of Jasprit Bumrah in nets excites fans

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Image of Jasprit Bumrah in nets excites fans

Cricket News: Image of Jasprit Bumrah in nets excites fans | Jasprit Bumrah back training in the nets after long layoff

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah is returning to cricketing action soon as a picture of him bowling at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) nets in Bengaluru is going viral now.

Bumrah posted a short video on his socials on Tuesday morning and captioned it tagging the official handle of the Indian cricket team. The pacer has been sidelined since September 2022, when he last played in the T20I series against Australia. He has undergone multiple rehabilitations since then due to successive injuries that have repeatedly delayed his comeback.

India fans excited to see Jasprit Bumrah in the nets

In the meanwhile, the 29-year-old has missed multiple important assignments in the past year. He sat out of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup in Australia in October-November. Post that, he was slated to come back into the team as India hosted Sri Lanka and New Zealand in limited-overs’ assignments in January.

However, that was not to be and even his return in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was pushed back. Many expected him to at least feature in the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but suddenly news broke out that Bumrah will be out of action for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as well.

India will desperately need Bumrah back in the squad for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup later this year. The team has underperformed in ICC tournaments for a decade, and they will need their pace bowling spearhead in the ranks to lift a home World Cup for the second time after 2011.

Bumrah debuted in ODIs in 2016 and he has played 72 matches in the 50-over format so far. He has taken 121 wickets at an economy rate of 4.64, making him one of the greats in the format.

LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 8

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LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 8

LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 8 | LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Today | Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report

It’s go time for Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR). After two defeats, including a horror 50 all-out in a game they looked liked winning against MI New York, LAKR must win this match with the MLC playoffs looming.

San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) are better placed. After a magnificent display by Corey Anderson that led the team to victory against New York, the power of the team batting first was on show again as the Unicorns fell short against Seattle. Every player in the top six crossed double-figures, with only Shadab Khan (37) making more than 28. Indeed, this is an area of focus today.

For LAKR, their death bowling and top order batting is in the spotlight. They have mustered just 162 runs in two matches so far, with only Unmukt Chand (26) making double figures in their horror show a few nights ago. The time is now to turn it all around otherwise an early exit awaits next week.

LAKR vs SFU Match Details

  • Location Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas.
  • Date: 18 July (USA)
  • Time: 7:30pm (local), 6:00am (IST, 19 July)

LAKR vs SFU Possible Playing XIs

Jason Roy should be available for LAKR after the completion of the Vitality Blast.

Los Angeles Knight Riders: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Unmukt Chand, 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Nitish Kumar, 5. Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), 6. Andre Russell, 7. Sunil Narine (c), 8. Corné Dry, 8. Adam Zampa, 9. Ali Khan, 11. Lockie Ferguson

San Francisco Unicorns: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Matthew Wade (wk), 3. Marcus Stoinis, 4. Aaron Finch (c), 5. Corey Anderson, 6. Shadab Khan, 7. Tajinder Singh, 8. Chaitanya Bishnoi, 9. Liam Plunkett, 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Carmi le Roux

LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Los Angeles Knight Riders:

  • Jason Roy can give LAKR a big boost. In franchise T20s this year, Roy has struck 794 runs at an average of 28.4 and strike rate of 140. He has made scores of 12, 45, 28, 50 and 13 in his last five T20s.
  • LAKR needs more from Rilee Rossouw. Batting first can unlock his best. In all T20s since the start of 2022, Rossouw has scored 1,293 runs at an average of 39.18 and strike rate of 167.05 in the first innings. In the second, the average and strike rate drops to 27.12 and 162.81.
  • Andre Russell is crucial to his team’s hopes. When chasing this year, Russell has slammed 313 runs at an average of 26.1 and strike rate of 156.5.
  • Sunil Narine can keep Marcus Stoinis quiet. He has total figures of 1/31 off 35 balls against him in T20s. Also, Narine has dismissed Matt Wade five times in 68 balls across ODIs and T20s (35 runs).
  • Adam Zampa will be key in a slow pitch. He has dismissed Matt Wade twice in 30 balls in T20s (38 runs). The legspinner also has the wood over Aaron Finch: 48 balls, 53 runs, four dismissals.

San Franciso Unicorns:

  • Shadab Khan is in excellent touch. He has belted 98 runs in two matches at an strike rate of 184.90. He has been expensive with the ball (econ. 10.60) but he should be a factor on a slowing surface.
  • Corey Anderson wound back the clock in the first match (91*). He also has a wicket to his name.
  • Finn Allen has a strike rate of 253.33 this season, but has faced just 15 balls. If he gets through the powerplay, watch out.
  • Can Marcus Stoinis overcome the slow surface? The all-rounder has hit just 21 runs at a strike rate of 77.77 so far.
  • Expect Liam Plunkett to play a key role bowling into the pitch. This can bring wickets square of the wicket into play. The seamer is SFU’s top wicket-taker so far with four.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Jason Roy when batting first in T20s this year: 333 runs, avg. 25.6, SR 122.4. When batting second, he averages 30.7 with a strike rate of 156.3.
  • Aaron Finch vs Sunil Narine in T20s: 19 balls, 35 runs, no dismissal.
  • Ali Khan is LAKR’s leading wicket-taker this season (4).
  • Andre Russell has dismissed Marcus Stoinis three times in 22 balls in T20s (15 runs).

Grand Prairie Stadium Texas Pitch Report and Weather

Teams batting first are reigning supreme. They have won seven of the eight matches so far. The average first innings score in the last five games is 158.6.

Another hot and clear evening is forecast with temperatures touching 40 degrees.

LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 July 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 8 | LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Today | Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report
LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 July 2023

Option 2:

LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report MLC 2023 Match 8 | LAKR vs SFU Dream11 Prediction Today | Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report

LAKR vs SFU Match Prediction – Who will win?

The team batting first is likely to win. But, San Francisco start as favourites.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Australia tour of New Zealand schedule 2024

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Australia tour of New Zealand schedule 2024

Cricket News: Australia tour of New Zealand schedule 2024 | Australia to tour New Zealand for T20Is and Tests in early 2024

For the first time since 2016, Australia will play Test cricket in New Zealand.

The tour, pencilled in for February and March 2024, will start with a T20I in Wellington on February 21. The next two games of the series will be in Auckland on February 23 and February 25 respectively. These matches will give shape to the two teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup in the United States of America (USA) and West Indies (WI) later that year.

The two Tests will be played in Wellington and Christchurch respectively. The first Test will last from February 29-March 4, followed by the second match, scheduled for March 8-12. This Test series will be Australia’s first assignment after the home summer that will round off in January.

Veteran opener David Warner has revealed plans to bring curtains down on his red-ball career after the SCG Test against Pakistan. The New Zealand series could see a new full-time opener for the Australians, which will be a test against a potent Black Caps attack.

Australia had whitewashed New Zealand 2-0 during their last tour to the country eight years ago. They played under the captaincy of Steven Smith back then and they emerged victorious in the first Test by an innings and 52 runs. They then won the second game by seven wickets as Adam Voges was named the Man of the Series for his splendid performances with the bat.

Australia has dominated New Zealand in Tests both home and away. The Kiwis have won only eight games out of the 60 between the teams.

Australia has emerged victorious in 34 instances whereas 18 matches have resulted in a draw.

Australia 2024 tour of New Zealand schedule

First T20I: Wellington, February 21

Second T20I: Auckland, February 23

Third T20I: Auckland, February 25

First Test: Wellington, February 29-March 4

Second Test: Christchurch, March 8-12

Highest successful run chases at Old Trafford Manchester

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Highest successful run chases at Old Trafford Manchester

Cricket News: Highest successful run chases at Old Trafford Manchester | What is the highest run chase in Tests at Old Trafford?

The Ashes are well and truly alive with Australia leading 2-1 three Tests into the series. Two of the three Tests so far have been won by the teams chasing.

The action now moves to Old Trafford, Manchester. There is a lot to play for both sides, and more so for England with the Ashes on the line.

Considering winning the toss and fielding first has been a trend so far, let us take a look at the five highest successful chases at Old Trafford in Test Cricket.

List of highest successful run chases at Old Trafford

1. 294/4 by England vs New Zealand, 2008

In May, 2008, Andrew Strauss scored an exceptional 106 in the fourth innings of the game to guide England to a victory against New Zealand in the second of three Tests.

The visitors had started their second innings with a huge lead of 179. However, Monty Panesar spun a web around the Kiwi batters as they were all out for just 114.

England had to chase 294, and their opener rose up to the occasion. Strauss scored a ton while the likes of Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood chipped in with vital 20s and 40s.

After the first game was drawn, this historic chase gave England a 1-0 lead in the series.

2. 277/7 by England vs Pakistan, 2020

Not too long ago, England pulled off a spectacular 277-run chase against Pakistan at Old Trafford in 2020, thanks to Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes’ heroics in the fourth innings of the game.

Pakistan had a lead of 107 runs before they failed to capitalise on the advantage and managed to score just 169 runs in their second innings. Yasir Shah, batting at number 8, was their highest run getter with 33 runs.

Chasing 277, England were in massive trouble with half of the side back in the pavilion for just 117. It was then that Buttler and Woakes put up a tremendous 139-run stand to put England in the driver’s seat. Woakes scored an unbeaten 84, while the English wicketkeeper-batter scored 75 off just 101 deliveries.

3. 231/3 by England vs West Indies, 2004

England chased down 231 against West Indies in the third game of the four-match Test series in 2004. The home side whitewashed West Indies as they won all four games in a convincing manner.

In the third Test, England’s target was contained to 231 after the visiting side crumbled in the third innings. Apart from their top three batters, nobody else scored more than nine.

Chasing the total, England lost both openers at just 27 runs. Walking in at number three, Robert Key stabilised things for the home side as he put up an 84-run stand with Michael Vaughan before being involved in the match-winning 120-run partnership with Andrew Flintoff.

Graham Thorpe bagged the Player of the Match award for his 114 runs in the first innings.

4. 205/5 by England vs Sri Lanka, 2024

England achieved a hard-fought victory against a spirited Sri Lanka team in the first of three Tests in 2024. After taking a lead of 122 courtesy of Jamie Smith’s superb 111, England were made to work in the second innings, with Kamindu Mendis (113) and Dinesh Chandimal (79) backing up Angelo Mathews’ 65 to give Sri Lanka hope.

Needing 205 to win, England found themselves in some trouble at 70/3 and 119/4. However, as long as Joe Root was at the crease, the hosts were favourites. England’s star batter notched up yet another Test half-century, finishing with a classy 62* to guide England home with five wickets to spare.

5. 145/7 by South Africa vs England, 1955

In 1955, South Africa chased down 145 in the third Test of the series against England. However, the hosts went on to win the fifth and deciding Test to seal the series.

South Africa scored a whopping 521/8 (declared) in the first innings in response to England’s 284. The gigantic lead of 237 meant that England could post a target of only 145 runs even after scoring 381 in the second innings.

Roy McLean scored exactly 50 while opener Derrick McGlew was dismissed two short of his half century. South Africa needed 16 more to win with six wickets in hand, but lost three more wickets before they chased the total down.

Will RCB part ways with Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar?

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Will RCB part ways with Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar?

Cricket News: Will RCB part ways with Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar? | Who will be the next coach of RCB?

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are likely to part ways with Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar as their Director of Cricket Operations (DOC) and the Head Coach respectively as the franchise has not extended their contracts yet. They are reviewing the performance of the coaching staff and it is possible that RCB might undergo a major revamp ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“Their contract with RCB is still intact. The team is still under the process of review. We will come back if any announcement on the changes in the team,” RCB revealed in their official statement, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. The portal also mentioned that agreements are often due for renewal by September.

Will it too harsh for RCB to sack Mike Hesson?

Hesson joined the RCB ranks after IPL 2019 and they qualified to the playoffs for three consecutive seasons thereafter. However, they could not make it to the top-four last year and that finish must have spurred the murmurs of these changes in the coaching roster. They finished at the sixth place in the points table in IPL 2023 with seven victories and an equal number of losses to their name in 14 games.

There is a flurry of changes taking place in the IPL coaching setups lately. The possible departure of Hesson and Bangar might attract the attention of some other teams who might be looking to rope in some new tacticians at the helm.

Hesson has not tasted success in the IPL yet but he had a pretty fruitful stint with the New Zealand national team in the past. The Kiwi had joined the erstwhile Kings XI Punjab before joining RCB as well.

In other news, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) replaced Andy Flower with Justin Langer as the head coach ahead of the upcoming season of the IPL.

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report | ENG vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction Today | Old Trafford Pitch Report

Here we are. The fourth chapter of the wonderful story that is the 2023 Ashes. A series with so many twists and turns now moves to Old Trafford, where England’s belief remains – and is amplified further – after a hard-fought victory at Headingley.

Australia, after taking a 2-0 lead in never-seen-before circumstances at Lord’s, will view this as their finale. The game they must win, or at the very least, avoid defeat. Should the series move to The Oval at 2-2, the noise and pressure may very be too much to handle.

Australia’s approach in the field will be in the spotlight. Will they continue with their defensive approach or will there be greater belief in their bowlers to keep England’s free-flowing batsmen in check? Will they go for the short stuff to England’s tail again, or top of off?

For England, can Jonny Bairstow discover his form with bat and gloves, or will further missed opportunities mean that Ben Stokes’ team have catching up to do?

These questions are among many. If the Manchester weather allows, it promises to be another cracking Test match with a number of battles to keep an eye on. Broad vs Warner. Mark Wood vs the Australia lineup. Pat Cummins and the bowling lineup seeking to get the better of Stokes and his men.

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 4th Test: Possible Playing XIs

England have confirmed their XI. James Anderson is back, replacing Ollie Robinson. Moeen Ali is listed at three.

England: 1. Zak Crawley, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Joe Root, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Ben Stokes (c), 7. Jonny Bairstow (wk), 8. Chris Woakes, 9. Mark Wood, 10. Stuart Broad, 11. James Anderson

Todd Murphy has missed out on selection after bowling just two overs in the fourth innings at Headingley. Cameron Green comes into the XI. Also, David Warner keeps his spot.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Mitchell Marsh, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Cameron Green/Todd Murphy, 9. Pat Cummins (c), 10. Mitchell Starc, 11. Josh Hazlewood

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • England need more from Joe Root. He has an excellent record at Old Trafford, with the second-most runs of any player in history at the ground (790). He averages 60.76.
  • Ben Stokes is in terrific form. The captain has struck 155 and 80 in his last two Tests. Also, like Root, Stokes has strong numbers at Old Trafford: 11 inns, 528 runs, avg. 52.80.
  • Harry Brook is coming off his best innings of this series. His 75 helped lead England to victory at Headingley. The question is whether he can build on starts as he has now made four 30+ scores in six innings: 32, 46, 50, 4, 3, 75.
  • Mark Wood had a game to remember in the third Test. He won man of the match with 5/34, 2/66, and crucial runs with the bat. Expect him to play a key role once again with his pace.
  • Stuart Broad, who has dismissed David Warner 17 times in Tests, loves bowling at Old Trafford. He has taken 44 wickets at an average of 19.25 on this ground.

Australia:

  • Will Steve Smith make his big mark on the series? He has scored a century, but is averaging just 31.66. In two Tests at Old Trafford, Smith has struck 401 runs at an average of 101.25.
  • Usman Khawaja has scored the most runs (356) and faced the most balls (908) this series. Ben Stokes has faced the next most deliveries with 469.
  • Travis Head continues to produce the goods. His 266 runs this series have come at a strike rate of 73.48. Since the start of 2022, Head has scored 1,407 runs at an average of 52.1 and strike rate of 79.3 in all Tests.
  • Can Mitchell Marsh repeat his Headingley heroics? The all-rounder struck a memorable century and took two wickets.
  • Pat Cummins has Joe Root’s number. The Australia captain has dismissed him three times in 66 balls this series, part of 11 dismissals overall in Test cricket at an average of 21.00.
  • Mitchell Starc can be Australia’s go-to option against Stokes. The left-armer has dismissed the England captain eight times for 165 runs in Tests.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Steve Smith has struck two fifties and a century in two matches on this ground. He scored 211 in the 2019 series.
  • Stuart Broad is the leading wicket-taker in this Ashes series with 16 at an average of 24.93. Pat Cummins is next with 15 at 27.00.
  • Mark Wood vs Usman Khawaja in Tests: 113 balls, 44 runs, two dismissals.
  • Marnus Labuschagne has scored 66.50% of his Test runs at home. He averages 36.61 away. He has made four 20+ scores in a row, without reaching fifty: 47, 30, 21, 33.
  • James Anderson at Old Trafford: 10 Tests, 37 wickets, avg. 22.02.

Old Trafford Manchester Pitch Report and Weather

The Old Trafford weather forecast looks far more promising on the first three days than it does on the last two. So, expect England in particular to push hard on days one, two and three.

The Cricketer’s George Dobell tweeted a photo of the pitch. It looks to be a good one for batting. In the past ten years, teams batting first have won 50% of the Tests, with an overall average first innings score of 375.43.

Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction Today Match 19-23 July

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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Ashes 2023 4th Test ENG vs AUS Match Prediction – Who will win?

Runs on the board in the first innings can prove crucial. This match can easily go either way, but England’s reliance on the middle-lower order can give Australia an edge, particularly if they stick to bowling basics to the lower order.

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