SOR vs WAF Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 12, 2024
In the forthcoming Major League Cricket fixture, Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom will face each other. This will be the third match each for Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom. Watching how these teams measure up will be interesting.
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Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom head-to-head record
The teams have only met once before, in the 2023 edition of MLC. Seattle Orcas won the only head-to-head by five wickets in a chase that only had two balls remaining.
Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom live streaming and broadcast
In India, you can tune in to Star Sports Network for the live broadcast or stream it via JioCinema.
Apply these cricket betting tips to refine your betting approach for the Major League Cricket match between Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom in Dallas, Texas, USA on Thursday, July 11 2024.
SOR vs WAF Team Previews
Seattle Orcas
A heavy defeat in their opening game has put the Orcas on the back foot early on. They have plenty of quality players in their squad to turn their form around.
The top of the table team from 2023 have retained the services of Cameron Gannon. The fast bowler claimed 11 wickets in a 2023 season which saw him walking away as the best domestic player of the tournament.
Heinrich Klaasen concluded the 2023 MLC season as the second-highest run-scorer behind South African teammate Quinton de Kock. The South African master blaster scored 235 runs for Seattle Orcas in 2023.
Quinton de Kock has been highly demanded in the IPL for most of its history. His innings of 87 off 52 in the 2023 MLC Final gives a good reason why franchises want him in their side.
Seattle Orcas Playing 11
Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Nandre Burger, Zaman Khan, Imad Wasim, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Cameron Gannon, Nauman Anwar, Hammad Azam.
Washington Freedom
Washington Freedom were unbeaten after two games with a win and a no result. The competition is still in its infancy so it may be too early to call them favourites. A strong start will boost their chances of play-off qualification though.
Saurabh Netravalkar will be a major part of Washington's new ball attack. He will want to continue his impressive T20 form that he showed in his home T20 World Cup. He took two wickets against Texas Super Kings.
Justin Dill was originally from South Africa before relocating to the USA where he has made a name for himself. His pace and ability to swing the ball make him a threat. He took eight T20 wickets in eight matches before leaving for the USA.
Steve Smith has served as the captain of the Australian cricket team. Despite one of the sport's biggest controversies, his leadership and batting prowess have earned him respect and admiration globally. He has won a World Cup trophy in every format of the game.
Washington Freedom Playing 11
Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Mukhtar Ahmed, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Lahiru Milantha, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar.
SOR vs WAF Toss Prediction
This match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium as a night game.
In night matches, captains often opt to chase rather than choose to bat initially.
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 hot and humid with temperatures only getting hotter as we enter the night. There is no chance of rain falling.
During the T20 World Cup, scores at this ground were generally on the lower side. The USA's 197 for 3 in 17.4 overs to Canada's 194 for five in 20 overs was one of the exceptions to that rule.
SOR vs WAF Betting Tips
There is very little history between these two sides, as is the case between most of the Major League Cricket teams. The game may come down to quality players playing a match-winning knock on the day.
Neither side will be considered clear favourites. Washington Freedom may feel that they edge Seattle Orcas on current form overall. They could be the better bet in this fixture.
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The coin may land in favour of Steve Smith. There is a 50 percent chance of the Freedom winning the toss. IfWashington Freedom win the toss, they may want to bowl first.
The Australian batting maestro is widely regarded as one of the best all-format batters in the world. His hunger for runs, despite what is widely considered an unorthodox technique, has earned him this tag. He has over 5000 T20 runs.
Netravalkar has gained worldwide attraction after bowling a superb super-over against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup to create history for the USA in T20I cricket. The left-arm pacer took three wickets in Washington Freedom's game against MI New York.
The destructive middle-order batter was almost instrumental in South Africa winning their first ever T20 World Cup Final. He scored 52 runs off only 27 balls in a memorable match against India.
Gannon's height and bowling skills make him a formidable bowler. He claimed two wickets in the opening game of the 2024 MLC season.
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