Published on: Jul 4, 2025 4:30 am IST | Updated on: Jul 3, 2025 4:18 pm IST
The reigning champions, Washington Freedom, will be in action in match 26 of Major League Cricket 2025. They will be up against the Seattle Orcas, who are on a roll with a hat trick of wins, which has certainly revived their campaign. Freedom is heading into this contest on the back of a loss at the hands of the Texas Super Kings, whereas Orcas are heading into this contest on the back of a win over San Francisco Unicorns by 4 wickets. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 26th match of MLC 2025, WAS vs SEA in Lauderhill.
Washington Freedom enters the contest with a slight edge, holding a win probability of around 55% compared to Seattle Orcas’ 45%. Freedom’s deeper bowling attack and recent head-to-head success give them the upper hand, though the Orcas’ explosive top order could shift momentum quickly. With both teams hungry for points, expect a tightly fought battle where the toss and weather could play a decisive role. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 26th match of MLC 2025, WAS vs SEA.
WAS: 55% win chance SEA: 45% win chance
Hetmyer has been the lynchpin of Orcas' wins this season. The three matches Orcas have won this season, Hetmyer has scored fifty in each and every one of them and ensured that he stays till the end to take his team over the line. Hetmyer now has 309 runs to his name from 6 innings this season.
Mitchell Owen is the leading run-getter for Washington Freedom this season with 295 runs from 8 innings. Also, he has claimed 14 wickets this season in 8 matches and is Washington's highest wicket-taker this season, including a 5-fer. A prized bet for sure.
Washington all-rounder Jack Edwards has scalped 9 wickets so far from 8 matches and with the bat he has been scoring handy runs. A dark horse bet in this match.
Orcas' opener has been giving some brisk starts at the top. He has 202 runs to his name so far this season in just 6 innings.
Check out our prediction for the WAS vs SEA Major League Cricket 2025, Match 26.
Washington Freedom are firmly focused on securing a top-two finish in MLC 2025, a position that offers a crucial safety net in the playoffs. With six wins from eight matches, they’ve built a strong campaign, but their recent setback, a 43-run loss to Texas Super Kings in a rain-shortened clash, has added pressure to their final fixtures. That defeat saw them slip to third on the points table, making every remaining game a must-win.
Led by Glenn Maxwell, Freedom have shown depth across departments, with Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous, and Saurabh Netravalkar delivering standout performances. A top-two finish would grant them a second chance in the playoffs, even if they stumble in Qualifier 1, making it a strategic priority. However, with Texas and San Francisco also tied on points, net run rate and head-to-head results could be decisive.
Freedom must now regroup quickly, sharpen their execution, and bring their best cricket to the fore. A strong finish would not only reaffirm their title credentials but also ease their path toward back-to-back championships.
Seattle Orcas have turned the tables around in stunning fashion, riding high on a hat-trick of wins that has reignited their playoff hopes in MLC 2025. At the heart of this ridiculous resurgence is Shimron Hetmyer, whose blistering form has single-handedly revived the campaign. The West Indian left-hander has notched up three consecutive match-winning fifties while chasing, a feat that hasn’t been achieved by anyone in MLC history.
His unbeaten 97 against MI New York, which included a last-ball six to seal a record chase of 238, was followed by a fiery 64* against LA Knight Riders and a composed 78* versus San Francisco Unicorns. Each knock came under pressure, with Hetmyer walking in during top-order collapses and steering the Orcas home with calculated aggression and clean hitting.
From languishing at the bottom of the table to now being serious playoff contenders, the Orcas owe much of their turnaround to Hetmyer’s brilliance. With two games left, Seattle’s momentum and Hetmyer’s form could be the perfect storm heading into the business end of the tournament. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 3 SEA won: 1 WAS won: 2 No Result: 0
Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom have had 3 meetings against each other. Freedom leads the way with 2 wins to 1 in the name of the Seattle Orcas. Their last meeting took place this season, which saw the reigning champions, Washington, register a convincing 5-wicket victory.
Team Analysis: Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas
How will the two teams, i.e., the Washington Freedom and Seattle Unicorns, fare in the 26th match of MLC 2025? Let’s take a look.
Shayan Jahangir (wk), Steven Taylor/David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Aaron Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Sikandar Raza (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Ayan Desai
Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (WK), Glenn Maxwell (C), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson/Amila Aponso
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 26th match of Major League Cricket 2025 between Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida:
Orcas have won all their games this season while chasing, courtesy of Shimron Hetmyer’s power hitting. On the other hand, Washington Freedom have looked good whenever they have batted first. However, they know that the Orcas are a good chasing team and might be tempted to bowl first in this match.
The online live streaming of the 26th MLC 2025 Match between the Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
The odds are still favoring Washington Freedom, despite the dream run of Seattle Orcas. However, we are slightly in favor of the in-form Orcas and expect them to win their fourth match on the trot and almost finalize a playoff berth. Therefore, as per our prediction, Seattle Orcas, are expected to win the MLC 2025 Match 26 WAS vs SEA Dream11 Prediction contest.