SFU vs WAF Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 26, 2024
Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns are gearing up for their next encounter in Major League Cricket. This Qualifier match is set to be a fantastic match as, according to the league table, number one plays number two.
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Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns head-to-head record
The San Francisco Unicorns are the only team to beat the Washington Freedom this season. Their previous encounter saw the San Francisco Unicorns win on the third last ball of the game in a shortened game.
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns live streaming and broadcast
In India, you can watch the match live on Star Sports Network or stream it on JioCinema.
Apply these cricket betting tips to enhance your betting for the Major League Cricket match between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns in Dallas, Texas, USA on Thursday, 25 July 2024.
SFU vs WAF Team Previews
San Francisco Unicorns
The San Francisco Unicorns ended second behind the Washington Freedom. Both teams were equal on points with 11 points, but San Francisco Unicorns' net run rate was only slightly worse.
Corey Anderson will be key for the San Francisco side in setting fields, power-hitting in the back-end of the batting innings and giving his side wickets in the middle overs. He took two wickets in his previous game.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi has shown early signs of being a promising pinch-hitter with the bat. His T20 career batting strike rate is currently 145.74.
Young Jake Fraser-McGurk has been touted as the "next David Warner" after showing an ability to clear the boundary with ease. The Australian opening batter has set the BBL and IPL alight with his performances.
San Francisco Unicorns Playing 11
Corey Anderson, Juanoy Drysdale, Carmi le Roux, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Haris Rauf, Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, Sherfane Rutherford.
Washington Freedom
The Washington Freedom ended as the top-ranked team on the table. They ended the league stage with 11 points from five wins, one loss and one rained-out game.
Steve Smith hit 56 runs off 31 balls against the San Francisco Unicorns. The Australian proved his leadership with the bat when him and Travis Head hit a century-stand for the opening partnership against the Unicorns.
Equally, Travis Head hit 56 runs against the San Francisco Unicorns. The hard-hitting left-hander has given the Freedom numerous fast starts in the powerplay this season.
Another Australian makes the list of players to watch for the Washington Freedom. Andrew Tye took three of the four San Francisco Unicorns' wickets in his team's previous game.
Washington Freedom Playing 11
Steven Smith, Travis Head, Andries Gous, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson.
SFU vs WAF Toss Prediction
This match will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium as a night game.
Both teams chose to bowl first in their previous games that they won the toss.
The two MLC captains at the top of the table may want to bowl first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy. Temperatures will be high, while also being humid. There is only two percent chance of rain at the time of the match.
The pitch conditions should bring out the best of T20 cricket with a balanced offering for batters and bowlers. Any score between 150 and 160 could be par.
Washington Freedom only scored 125 for nine in 20 overs against MI New York in their single play-off match last year.
SFU vs WAF Betting Tips
Washington Freedom have been the standout team of the tournament after ending top of the table.
San Francisco Unicorns have not been far off their Washington opponents.
Washington Freedom could conquer San Francisco Unicorns to gain direct qualification to the Final.
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Steve Smith could win the toss. He will have a 50 percent chance of getting the coin in his favour. He could choose to bowl first.
The Washington Freedom captain could lead his side to the Final with his batting performance. He has 247 runs after seven games in the 2024 MLC.
The right-arm medium-fast bowler has made the T20 format his own. He has taken ten four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls in T20 cricket.
The 22-year-old has been an explosive opening batter. He showed his brute force with the bat in the IPL with two 15-ball 50s and one 19-ball 50 for the Delhi Capitals.
The American all-rounder has been part of a white-ball side that has reached a World Cup Final before. He will know how to handle knockout cricket. As a left-arm bowler, he has 44 wickets in T20s.
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