Can TSK's bowlers help them return to winning ways?

The Dallas leg of MLC 2025 has seen plenty of runs so far. The trend is likely to continue in the remaining games as well which makes it imperative for the Texas Super Kings to find a way to restrict the scores.

Key Issues for TSK

• Faf du Plessis has hit 169 runs from 82 deliveries in the last two games, but the team has lost both occasions.
• Noor Ahmad has conceded a combined 94 in these two games, affecting the team's performance.
• Part-timers Marcus Stonis and Daryl Mitchell have been ineffective, and the decision to give four overs to Donovan Ferreira backfired.

Pressure on Adam Milne and Nandre Burger

The onus will be on Adam Milne and Nandre Burger to step up in these batting friendly conditions and deliver a win, especially since TSK have now lost two on the trot after winning the first three.

LA Knight Riders' Struggles

LA Knight Riders were made to wait for their first win. Andre Russell finally stepped up with the ball to pick three crucial wickets, but the team would love some runs from the likes of Alex Hales and Rovman Powell.

Noor Ahmad's Opportunity

The last time these two teams met, Noor ran through the lineup to deliver a crushing win for TSK. Perhaps, this opposition has come at the right time for him and for his side to return to winning ways.

Match Details

• When: June 25, 7 PM local time, 5:30 AM IST
• Where: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
• What to expect: A batting paradise, with the venue likely to produce high scores.

Team Selection

• TSK may consider picking Akeal Hosein and Stephen Wiig to bolster their bowling lineup.
• Sunil Narine missed out due to an injury and may return if fit again.

Probable XIs

Texas Super Kings

• Smit Patel(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Donovan Ferreira, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Akeal Hosein, Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad, Stephen Wiig

Los Angeles Knight Riders

• Alex Hales, Unmukt Chand(w), Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Corne Dry, Tanveer Sangha