WF vs SO Match Prediction : MLC 2025, 26th Match

The Washington Freedom team will be no walkover. It currently holds the MLC title for good reason and has not dropped its standards in 2025 either. Some early losses would’ve halted the Seattle Orcas’ progress, but they have risen above those with three wins in a row against some tough opposition.

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Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas Head-to-Head Record

The Freedom and Orcas have met this season already. That match ended in a five-wicket win for Washington Freedom. All three matches between the sides have been five-wicket wins. The Freedom won in 2024 and the Orcas won in 2023.

Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas Live-streaming and Broadcast

Washington Freedom takes on Seattle Orcas at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, on Friday, 4 July 2025.

The match can be watched live on the Willow TV network (USA), JioHotstar (India), and Sky Sports (UK). Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and betting odds are available on ocbscores.com.

WF vs SO Team Previews

Washington Freedom

Glenn Maxwell came out hot off the blocks with 38 not out against Seattle. The explosive Australian hit an unbeaten century in his next innings against Los Angeles. Andries Gous’ 80 not out against Texas Super Kings is a testament to the armoury of the man.

South African-born Obus Pienaar is closing in on 1000 T20 runs. He has 249 runs in MLC. Glenn Phillips led the charge against Texas Super Kings in a shortened match. The New Zealander hit 18 runs not out off 11 balls. Mukhtar Ahmed has given the side significant batting depth. The American batter has three domestic T20 hundreds.

Mitchell Owen and Rachin Ravindra have been key. Owen boasts 295 runs and 14 wickets in his past eight matches. Ravindra has contributed 251 runs in his MLC career, with 44 of those against Seattle this year. Australian Jack Edwards claimed two wickets against the Orcas in the previous match against them.

Ian Holland’s best bowling performance for Washington this year came when he took four for 19 against Seattle. Lockie Ferguson has only a single appearance this year but has taken a total of 13 MLC wickets in his career. American Saurabh Netravalkar was the only bowler to navigate success with a wicket against Texas Super Kings.

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

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Seattle Orcas

Shayan Jahangir (wk) boasts a 27-ball 36 runs against the Unicorns, proving his ability to play against one of the top sides in the tournament. Shimron Hetmyer has been electric in the American T20 tournament. His last-ball six sealed a record chase in MLC. He smashed an unbeaten 78 runs off 37 balls against the San Francisco Unicorns.

Steven Taylor has succeeded on the global stage in t20 cricket when he hit an unbeaten 101 runs for the USA. His T20I batting average is over 30. Heinrich Klaasen, though quieter in the MLC, is no stranger to success in T20 cricket. His IPL 2025 season ended with an innings of 105 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Although a relatively inconsistent season until now, Kyle Mayers will strive to get back to the form which saw him dismantle MI New York. He has scores of 88 and 37 against them this season. Sikandar Raza is a trophy-winner.

The Zimbabwean will remember his rollercoaster of emotions in securing the PSL title for Lahore Qalandars. He will be hoping to rekindle the energy that saw him succeed in that tournament. Aaron Jones remains one of the powerhouses in the middle order for Seattle Orcas. The American batter hit 73 runs against Los Angeles Knight Riders.

Despite not taking any poles with him, Gerald Coetzee maintained a superb economy rate of 5.25 in his four overs of the previous match. Ayan Desai scooped the accolade of the highest wicket-taker against San Francisco for the Seattle side. Although going for quite a few runs, he took two wickets.

Harmeet Singh and Waqar Salamkheil joined the party with a wicket each.

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

WF vs SO Toss Prediction

Seattle Orcas could see their path to winning paved by electing to bowl first. They were part of an epic run-chase against San Francisco. Washington have won both of their last two games against Seattle by chasing.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The players can expect this pitch to be a true wicket. There should be good bounce on offer for the batters to use wisely in scoring boundaries. The seamers would benefit from any dampish conditions that present themselves earlier on in the game. Seattle Orcas only managed 145 for nine against Washington Freedom earlier this season.

The chance of rain at night is at 25 percent, but there should be fair amount of water building up at the ground from rain earlier in the day. The tropical conditions will continue with the excessive heat and humidity.

WF vs SO: Who Will Win?

The consequences will be much bigger for Seattle Orcas if they fail to secure a win against the Freedom. The drive and emotion to want to make it into the play-offs should be something to keep in mind when they take on a Washington Freedom team which is more comfortable with their position on the league table. The Orcas have beaten the San Francisco Unicorns already and the Washington Freedom could be next in line.

Bet on Seattle Orcas to win this match.

WF vs SO win percentage stands at 60% in favor of WF.

Todays Match Prediction: Seattle Orcas to Win.