WF vs SO Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – MLC 2025

Match Preview

This will be a high-stakes match for the Seattle Orcas as they attempt to get their name into the hat of teams going to the play-offs.

The Washington Freedom has done a lot of what they need to get a secure place in the top four. The Seattle Orcas will be waiting to pounce on an opportunity to take advantage of any complacency which may creep in from that situation. The Orcas will draw inspiration from how they have bounced back after a slow start to the league stage.

Team Stats

Washington Freedom	Vs	Seattle Orcas
10	Matches Played	10
80%	Win	30%
169	Average Score	163
223	Highest Score	238
44	Lowest Score	60

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Washington Freedom	2
Seattle Orcas	1

Probable Playing XI

Washington Freedom Expected Playing 11

Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell (c), Glenn Phillips, Andries Gous (wk), Obus Pienaar, Jack Edwards, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson

Seattle Orcas Expected Playing 11

Shayan Jahangir (wk), Steven Taylor, Kyle Mayers, Sikandar Raza (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Heinrich Klaasen, Aaron Jones, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Ayan Desai

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Injuries & Illnesses

Steve Smith is unavailable for the Washington Freedom after injuring himself earlier this season. The Seattle Orcas will be at full strength.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The build-up of rain whether during or before the match should be something to consider. The seamers will have that to their advantage in the powerplay. Batting may only get easier in the second innings when pitch conditions start to dry out.

In their previous match, the 294 total runs was the highest match aggregate in matches between the teams.

WF vs SO Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Andries Gous has over 150 runs this season. His biggest card up his sleeve this season though, has been his strike rate of 144.64. Shayan Jahangir knows how to make starts in T20 cricket. He is getting closer to bringing up his first milestone in the MLC after scores of 43 and 36 in his last two innings.

Batters

Shimron Hetmyer has been on the rampage in the MLC. The left-handed West Indian has hit scores of 97 not out, 64 not out and 78 not out in his past three innings for Seattle Orcas. Aaron Jones has an enviable T20 record with more than 1000 runs and a highest score of 94 not out. Glenn Maxwell has been on another planet with his batting.

The Australian has hit 235 runs at a batting average of almost 400 with a strike rate currently at 192.62.

All Rounders

23-year-old Mitchell Owen has not slowed down during his young T20 career. The Australian powerhouse currently has a T20 career strike rate of almost 190 while nearly completing 1000 runs in the format. Harmeet Singh retains his status as one of the best American players on show. The spin-bowling all-rounder took three for 22 against San Francisco Unicorns.

Jack Edwards has made a name for himself in T20 cricket through his BBL showings. The young Australian has 563 runs and 19 wickets in his BBL stints. West Indian Kyle Mayers will be a hot prospect to do well with bat and ball. He has almost 3900 T20 runs and over 60 T20 wickets in his career.

Bowlers

South African Gerald Coetzee is hunting a milestone. The fast bowler only requires five more wickets before he can claim to have 100 wickets in T20s. 14 of those have been in MLC. Afghan wrist-spinner Waqar Salamkheil has had more chances in the USA this year and grabbed them with both hands.

The wily bowler has six wickets in this MLC, including two for 27 against Washington previously. Lockie Ferguson has an extensive list of top bowling performances in T20s. The New Zealander has over 200 T20 wickets with eight four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in the shortest format.

WF vs SO Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

Mitchell Owen has had some sparkling displays in this year’s MLC. His 89 and three wickets against Texas Super Kings encapsulates the calibre of the all-rounder.

Vice-Captain

Glenn Maxwell should rack up points deluxe with his brute batting force. The 36-year-old Maxwell achieved a batting average of almost 40 and strike rate over 160 in MLC 2024.

WF vs SO Team Head-to-Head Contests

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WF vs SO Team Expert Advice

The Washington Freedom has numerous factors contributing to its success. The side has several players in form who will be worth picking, particularly its two Australians in Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Owen. Owen has been phenomenal with bat and ball. Maxwell is a game-changer and match-winner at any stage of the game.

The Orcas may rely more on individual performances to get themselves over the line. They are not short on powerful ball-strikers or bowlers who can move the ball off the deck.
Your best picks could be a combination of the two groups with dynamic individuals and proven contributors being the formula that works.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Mitchell Owen with 730 points and Shimron Hetmyer with 600 points are the two hottest contenders here.

Most Runs

Shimron Hetmyer has blasted his way to 309 runs. Mitchell Owen is catching up though on 295 runs.

Most Wickets

Mitchell Owen currently has 14 wickets, including a five-wicket haul. Ian Holland has ten wickets.

Most Sixes

There have been three main power-hitters between the sides. Shimron Hetmyer has 26 sixes, followed by Glenn Maxwell with 24 sixes and Mitchell Owen with 22 sixes.

Best Strike Rate

Shimron Hetmyer’s 220.71 strike rate puts him in the upper echelon of power-hitters. Mitchell Owen and Rachin Ravindra are also in the club of batters with strike rates of 200 or more.

Best Economy Rate

Harmeet Singh and Ian Holland are trustworthy bowlers with economies just over seven runs per over. Singh’s economy is 7.13.