San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom - (X.com)
For the 20th match of MLC 2024, table toppers Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns will lock horns at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas at 6:00 am IST.
Both teams have qualified for the playoffs as Washington Freedom finished first with five wins and no defeats. On the other hand, San Francisco Unicorns were second on the table with one defeat and four wins.
It is worth noting that the upcoming game will serve as a practice match for both teams as they will lock horns against on July 25 in the first qualifiers.
This article will shed light on the preview, pitch report, and probable XI of the upcoming match.
Team Preview
Washington Freedom
The Steve Smith-led side are undefeated in this tournament and are looking in fine touch. In their last game against Texas Super Kings, openers Steve Smith and Travis Head were on song as they both scored fifties.
The team is heavily dominated by Australian players and even Glenn Maxwell was on song against Texas Super Kings.
Even in the bowling, Jasdeep Singh took a three-wicket haul, while Maxwell and Rachin Ravindra starred with the ball.
The players would look to continue their dominance against San Francisco Unicorns.
San Francisco Unicorns
The Corey Anderson-led side is also star-studded, as they have Pat Cummins, Finn Allen and several other star players. In their last game against Seattle Orcas, opener Allen scored 77 (30) and was the point of difference between the two teams.
Thus, the upcoming game would be a great battle of two teams with a great opening unit.
Pat Cummins would be low on confidence as he went for many runs in the last game but would look to change things around when he faces Washington Freedoms.
SF vs SEA: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | July 23, 6:00 am IST |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| Live Broadcast & Live Streaming | Sony Sports Network & Jio Cinema |
SF vs SEA: Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report
The Grand Prairie Stadium features a hybrid pitch that provides a balanced playing field for both batters and bowlers. The pitch generally offers an even bounce. However, the degree of bounce can vary depending on weather conditions and the level of maintenance. The average first-inning score on this surface is 145-150.
SF vs SEA: Probable Playing XIs
San Francisco Unicorns: Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Corey Anderson (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Pat Cummins, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch
Washington Freedom: Steve Smith (C), Travis Head, Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, AJ Pienaar, M Jansen, LH Ferguson, MA Aponso, Jasdeep Singh
SF vs SEA: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
| Players | Roles |
|---|---|
| Wicket-keeper | Josh Inglis |
| Batters | Steve Smith, Travis Head, Finn Allen, |
| All-rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Corey Anderson |
| Bowlers | Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Haris Rauf, Jasdeep Singh |
| Captain | Travis Head |
| Vice-Captain | Rachin Ravindra |
SF vs SEA: Winner Prediction
It looks like Washington Freedom will continue their run as will beat San Francisco Unicorns in the upcoming game.
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