The much-anticipated 2025 edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) is all set to get underway on June 12 in the United States. The curtain-raiser promises an electrifying start as defending champions Washington Freedom lock horns with San Francisco Unicorns in the opening encounter.
The spotlight will firmly be on Washington Freedom, who are eyeing a strong title defence. Adding to the excitement, Australian superstar Glenn Maxwell has been appointed as the captain of the Washington side this season. Known for his explosive batting and dynamic leadership, Maxwell’s presence brings a new edge to the team’s campaign.
On the other side, Corey Anderson, the experienced all-rounder from New Zealand, will continue to lead the San Francisco Unicorns. Anderson’s side will look to avenge their previous season’s shortcomings and begin their 2025 journey with a statement win against the title holders.
SF vs WAS Head-to-Head:
Matches Played: 04 | SF won: 01 | WAS won: 03 | No result: 00 |
MLC 2025, Match 01: Match Details:
Date and Time: June 12, 6:30 pm IST (Jun 13)/ 1:00 am GMT (Jun 13)/ 6:00 pm LocalVenue: Oakland Coliseum, California
SF vs WAS Oakland Coliseum Pitch Report:
Traditionally a baseball venue, the Oakland Coliseum has undergone a transformation to accommodate cricket for the first time. While there is limited data available, early indications suggest that the pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.The surface is likely to be hard with decent pace and bounce, giving fast bowlers some early assistance. However, with the wide open outfield and relatively even grass cover, batters could find value for their shots once they settle in. Spinners may come into play in the second half of the innings, especially as the surface begins to wear.
SF vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Tim SeifertBatters: Glenn Maxwell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mark ChapmanAll-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Corey Anderson, Rachin Ravindra, Matt ShortBowlers: Haris Rauf, Lockie Ferguson, Jason Behrendroff
SF vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Glenn Maxwell (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk (vc)Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Haris Rauf (vc)
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SF vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Andries Gous, Saurabh Netravalkar
SF vs WAS Dream11 team for today’s match (June 13, 1:00 am GMT):
Squads:
San Francisco Unicorns: Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Tim Seifert (wk), Cooper Connolly, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Juanoy Drysdale, Callum Stow, Brody Couch, Karima Gore, Carmi le Roux, Achilles Browne
Washington Freedom: Andries Gous (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mukhtar Ahmed, Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell (c), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Owen, Justin Dill, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jason Behrendorff, Amila Aponso, Ian Holland, Obus Pienaar, Ben Sears, Lahiru Milantha, Jack Edwards, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad
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