WAF vs SFU Match Preview

It is a Qualifier match for Major League Cricket 2024. The Washington Freedom, who have dominated the points table since the beginning of the season, will face the San Francisco Unicorns as both sides look for a direct entry into the final. The two teams met in the last league game, which the Washington Freedom lost, and they will look to rebound. The Washington Freedom has put on a dominant performance this season, with only one loss in seven games. Their top order is strong and has performed consistently. The San Francisco Unicorns are going to be proud of their victory in the previous game and hope to draw inspiration from it.

WAF vs SFU Match Details

Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns – 20th Match, Major League Cricket-2024

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Date & Time: 26th July 2024 at 12:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

WAF vs SFU Venue Stats

WAF vs SFU Pitch Report

Grand Prairie is a small field with a fast outfield. Batsmen have done well here because they can hit their shots and cross the boundary. The track helps fast bowlers, but spinners struggle because of the dimensions.

WAF vs SFU Weather Report

The sky will be clear. We anticipate a flat track and a high-scoring game because batters can play strokes freely on this surface.

WAF vs SFU Last Five Matches

WAF vs SFU Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024, Match 06: Pakistan beat Nepal by 9 wickets

WAF vs SFU Probable Playing XIs:

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Josh Inglis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Andries Gous (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Amila Aponso, Lockie Ferguson, Jasdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for WAF vs SFU Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – San Francisco Unicorns

Top Picks – Washington Freedom

• Steven Smith – Steven Smith has been consistent and will look to deliver a strong start in this game.
• Jasdeep Singh – Jasdeep Singh was quick to find his rhythm. He’s picked up 6 wickets in the last two matches at an impressive economy.

WAF vs SFU Probable Winners:

This match will pit two of Major League Cricket’s best teams against each other. It promises to be a close race. Washington Freedom, with their steady batting and bowling performances, have a slight advantage in our match prediction and will thus begin as the favorites to win. Considering the team combination, Washington Freedom are expected to win this match.

WAF vs SFU Match Preview

Some of T20 cricket’s biggest stars will face off in a table-toppers match at Dallas’ Grand Prairie Stadium. Pat Cummins has gone wicketless in the last two matches for the Unicorns. He’ll be eager to find wickets and boost his economy. Travis Head and Steve Smith have been the best players in the Washington Freedoms’ starting lineup. They consistently deliver at the highest levels and will be the ones to watch out for. Cummins and Carmi le Roux should try to get rid of these two before they start the power play. The Unicorns will face a huge challenge in containing the flow of runs in the first six overs. Jasdeep Singh replaced Netravalkar and has taken six wickets in two matches. Singh, along with other in-form bowlers such as Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, and Glenn Maxwell, will have a significant impact for the Washington Freedom.

WAF vs SFU Match Details

Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns – 20th Match, Major League Cricket-2024

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Date & Time: 23th July 2024 at 06:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

WAF vs SFU Venue Stats

WAF vs SFU Pitch Report

Grand Prairie is a small field with a fast outfield. Batsmen have done well here because they can hit their shots and cross the boundary. The track helps fast bowlers, but spinners struggle because of the dimensions.

WAF vs SFU Weather Report

The sky will be clear. We anticipate a flat track and a high-scoring game because batters can play strokes freely on this surface.

WAF vs SFU Last Five Matches

WAF vs SFU Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024, Match 06: Pakistan beat Nepal by 9 wickets

WAF vs SFU Probable Playing XIs:

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Josh Inglis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Andries Gous (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Amila Aponso, Lockie Ferguson, Jasdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for WAF vs SFU Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – San Francisco Unicorns

Top Picks – Washington Freedom

• Steven Smith – Steven Smith has been consistent and will look to deliver a strong start in this game.
• Jasdeep Singh – Jasdeep Singh was quick to find his rhythm. He’s picked up 6 wickets in the last two matches at an impressive economy.

WAF vs SFU Probable Winners:

This match will pit two of Major League Cricket’s best teams against each other. It promises to be a close race. Washington Freedom, with their steady batting and bowling performances, have a slight advantage in our match prediction and will thus begin as the favorites to win. Considering the team combination, Washington Freedom are expected to win this match.

WAF vs SFU Match Preview

On Saturday evening, the Washington Freedom will face the San Francisco Unicorns in Match 11 of the 2023 Major League Cricket tournament. Washington won by 6 wickets in their previous game, while San Francisco won by 21 runs. Continue reading for a preview of this game. This day-night game begins at 17:30 p.m. local time at Church Street Park in Morrisville. Washington Freedom won easily in their last game, crossing the finish line with 11 balls remaining. In this game, we expect them to push San Francisco all the way. The San Francisco Unicorns have won two of their three tournament games so far and appear to have excellent talent throughout their lineup.

WAF vs SFU Match Details

Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns – 11th Match

Venue: Church Street Park – Morrisville

Date & Time: 23th July 2023 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

WAF vs SFU Venue Stats

WAF vs SFU Pitch Report

The pitch in Morrisville is consistent and will turn for spin bowlers. Batting can be difficult at the start of an innings, and we anticipate a par score of around 155.

WAF vs SFU Weather Report

On Saturday evening in Morrisville, there will be plenty of cloud cover. With temperatures in the mid-20s, no rain is expected.

WAF vs SFU Last Five Matches

WAF vs SFU Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

WAF vs SFU Probable Playing XIs:

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short, Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Glenn Phillips, Moises Henriques (c), Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Akeal Hosein, Dane Piedt, Saurabh Netravalkar, Anrich Nortje

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Wade (wk), Finn Allen, Marcus Stoinis, Shadab Khan, Corey Anderson, Aaron Finch (c), Tajinder Singh, Chaitanya Bishnoi, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf, Liam Plunkett

Topmost Picks for WAF vs SFU Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Washington Freedom

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short is one of the most influential batters when it comes to playing in the T20 league.
• Anrich Nortje- the South African pace bowler has gone wicketless in the last two games but he is one of the world’s best and we expect him to deliver in this game. 

Top Picks – San Francisco Unicorns

• Matthew Wade- the keeper-batter is a great competitor and in one of the most underrated T20 batters in the world. He has 12 boundaries against Los Angeles.
• Shadab Khan- the Pakistan all-rounder is a very accurate and consistent spin bowler. He dismissed Rilee Rossouw and Jaskaran Malhotra in the last match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WAF vs SFU Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Corey Anderson, Glenn Phillips, Moises Henriques, Marcus Stoinis, Shadab Khan(C), Matthew Short, Marco Jansen(VC), Haris Rauf, Akeal Hosein, Anrich Nortje

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for WAF vs SFU Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Corey Anderson(VC), Finn Allen, Moises Henriques, Obus Pienaar, Shadab Khan, Matthew Short(C), Marco Jansen, Haris Rauf, Akeal Hosein, Anrich Nortje

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shadab Khan, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Marco Jansen, Corey Anderson

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Wade

WAF vs SFU Probable Winners:

Both Washington and San Francisco enter this match having won their previous games and have a record of two wins from three. Our prediction is that the game will be decided by one or two players of exceptional quality. Overall, we believe the San Francisco Unicorns will win. Considering the team combination, San Francisco Unicorns is expected to win this match.