WAS vs SEA Dream11 Prediction MLC 2025, Match 26, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams
Published on: Jul 4, 2025 9:36 am IST|Updated on: Jul 3, 2025 5:30 pm IST
The second game of Friday’s doubleheader is going to be a battle between the reigning champions, Washington Freedom, and the inaugural season’s runners-up, Seattle Orcas, in match no. 26 of Major League Cricket 2025 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida.
Washington Freedom are heading into this fixture on the back of a defeat at the hands of Texas Super Kings in a rain-curtailed 5-over-a-side match. Freedom lost by 43 runs and in the process slipped one position down to the third spot on the points table. They would be looking to win this contest to reclaim the second spot.
Orcas, on the other hand, have found their mojo in the competition after 5 straight losses. Once on the verge of an early exit from the tournament, the Orcas now find themselves in serious contention to finish among the top 4. The only person responsible for taking the Orcas into a glory state is the southpaw from West Indies, Shimron Hetmyer. The way Hetmyer has redeemed himself in this competition is nothing short of inspirational. The Orcas would be hoping that Hetmyer continues his rich vein of form and takes Orcas deeper in the competition.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the WAS vs SEA Dream11 prediction.
WAS vs SEA: Match Details
Date: 5th July 2025
Time: 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
WAS vs SEA Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 3
SEA won: 1
WAS won: 2
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
The head-to-head battles between Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns have largely swung in favor of last season’s finalists, the Unicorns. In four meetings so far, San Francisco have emerged victorious three times, while Seattle have managed just one win. Earlier this season, when the two sides met in the reverse fixture, it was the Unicorns who once again came out on top.
WAS vs SEA MLC 2025, Match 26, Lauderhill, Florida Pitch Report
The pitch at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, seamers may find some movement thanks to underlying moisture, especially in the first few overs. As the match progresses, the surface tends to settle, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence. Spinners could come into play later in the game if the pitch begins to dry out. With consistent bounce and a hard outfield, a first-innings score in the range of 175–185 is considered competitive. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first, as chasing under lights can be slightly tricky due to subtle grip and occasional dew.
Here’s a table featuring Major League Cricket (MLC) stats at Lauderhill, Florida:
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Total MLC Matches Played | 6 (approx., based on 2023–2024 seasons) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 150 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 212/5 by Texas Super Kings vs MI New York |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 112/9 by Washington Freedom |
| Highest Successful Chase | 181/4 by Seattle Orcas |
| Lowest Total Defended | 145/7 by San Francisco Unicorns |
WAS vs SEA Team News and Expected Playing XI
WAS Team News
- Washington Freedom might look to shuffle their bowling options after Lockie Ferguson was included, but he didn’t bowl a single delivery in the rain-shortened clash against Texas.
- If Ferguson remains unavailable or unfit to bowl, his spot in the eleven could be reconsidered.
- In such a case, left-arm spinner Amila Aponso presents a handy alternative, especially if conditions favor spin.
- Apart from this potential swap, the team is expected to stick with the same playing combination.
WAS Expected Playing XI: 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
SEA Team News
- With three back-to-back victories under their belt, Seattle Orcas are likely to stick with their core playing combination.
- Steven Taylor’s rough outing in the last match, where he scored a duck off 10 balls, might pave the way for a change at the top.
- David Warner is a strong contender to slot into the eleven, potentially replacing Taylor in the lineup.
SEA Expected Playing XI: 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
Who Will Win WAS vs SEA MLC 2025 Match 26?
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, last year’s champions, Washington Freedom, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
Where to watch WAS vs SEA MLC 2025 Match 26?
The all-important clash between Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas will take place on Saturday, July 5, at 4:30 AM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHostar App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.
WAS vs SEA Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: Shayan Jahangir, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Glenn Maxwell, Shimron Hetmyer, Aaron Jones
All-Rounders: Mitchell Owen, Jack Edwards, Ravindra Rachin, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh
Bowlers: Waqar Salamkheil
C/VC Options- Shayan Jahangir, Shimron Hetmyer, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell
