Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Pitch Report & Winner Prediction – MLC 2026

Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas Match Details

Match	Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas, Match 9
Tournament	Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026
Date	25 June 2026
Time	As per Schedule
Venue	Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, USA
Live Streaming	Available on Official Broadcasters

Match Preview

The ninth match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 will feature an exciting contest between Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas at the Oakland Coliseum, USA.

Both teams currently have two points on the table, making this fixture extremely important in the race for playoff positions.

Washington Freedom have looked relatively stronger recently, winning three of their last five matches. Seattle Orcas, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency and managed only one victory in their previous five games.

With both teams desperate for points, fans can expect an entertaining and high-scoring contest at Oakland Coliseum.

Last Five Matches Record

Team	Last 5 Matches
Washington Freedom	Win, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
Seattle Orcas	Loss, Loss, Win, Loss, Loss

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	Washington Freedom Won	Seattle Orcas Won
4	3	1

Interestingly, Seattle Orcas defeated Washington Freedom by five wickets earlier this season. They successfully chased a massive target of 216 runs in just 17.4 overs.

Washington Freedom Key Players

Mitchell Owen

• 216 runs in only two innings this season.
• Strike rate above 232.
• Scored a sensational 155 runs off just 68 balls in the previous game.
• Smashed 13 sixes in that innings.

Mark Chapman

• In excellent form.
• Playing attacking cricket in the middle order.

Steven Smith

• Provides stability at the top.
• Capable of anchoring the innings and accelerating when required.

Key Bowlers

• Glenn Maxwell
• Saurabh Netravalkar
• Ian Holland

Seattle Orcas Key Players

Tim Seifert

• 187 runs this season.
• Already has a century to his name.
• One of the most dangerous batters in the tournament.

Shayan Jahangir

• Consistent run scorer.
• Provides aggressive starts.

Matthew Breetzke

• Has shown good touch with the bat.
• Can play long innings.

Shimron Hetmyer

• A genuine match-winner.
• Can change the game within a few overs.

Key Bowlers

• Obed McCoy Bartman (8 wickets)
• Jasdeep Singh
• Dasun Shanaka

Oakland Coliseum Pitch Report

The Oakland Coliseum pitch has been highly favorable for batters.

Venue Stats	Numbers
Average First Innings Score	Around 194 Runs
Pitch Nature	Batting Friendly
Ideal Strategy	Bat First

Several matches at this venue have witnessed totals exceeding 190 runs, and another high-scoring encounter is expected.

The pitch is expected to offer plenty of runs, and bowlers may have to rely heavily on variations and slower deliveries.

Toss Prediction

Considering the venue trends, teams batting first have enjoyed more success.

Predicted Toss Winner: Washington Freedom

Predicted Decision: Bat First

Top Run Scorers Prediction

Player	Team
Mitchell Owen	Washington Freedom
Tim Seifert	Seattle Orcas
Mark Chapman	Washington Freedom
Shimron Hetmyer	Seattle Orcas
Steven Smith	Washington Freedom

Top Wicket Takers Prediction

Player	Team
Obed McCoy Bartman	Seattle Orcas
Jasdeep Singh	Seattle Orcas
Glenn Maxwell	Washington Freedom
Saurabh Netravalkar	Washington Freedom
Ian Holland	Washington Freedom

Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

Wicketkeepers

• Tim Seifert
• Shayan Jahangir

Batters

• Steven Smith
• Mark Chapman
• Matthew Breetzke
• Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders

• Mitchell Owen (C)
• Glenn Maxwell (VC)
• Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers

• Saurabh Netravalkar
• Jasdeep Singh

Captain: Mitchell Owen
Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Match Winner Prediction

Seattle Orcas certainly possess explosive batting power and have already beaten Washington Freedom earlier this season.

However, Washington Freedom appear to have a more balanced squad, better batting depth, experienced players, and greater consistency.

This contest could go down to the final over, but Washington Freedom hold a slight advantage on paper.

Our Winning Prediction

🏆 Washington Freedom are predicted to win this match by a very close margin.

FAQs

Who will win today’s Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas match?

Washington Freedom are slight favorites to win the match due to their balanced squad and better recent form.

Who can score the most runs today?

Mitchell Owen, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Steven Smith, and Shimron Hetmyer are the leading candidates.

Who can take the most wickets today?

Obed McCoy Bartman, Jasdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Ian Holland are strong wicket-taking options.

Is Oakland Coliseum a batting-friendly venue?

Yes. The venue generally produces high-scoring matches with an average first innings score of around 194 runs.

Who should be captain in Dream11?

Mitchell Owen is the safest captaincy choice because of his exceptional form with the bat.

Disclaimer

Cricket predictions are based on analysis, team form, player performances, and venue statistics. Fantasy teams and match predictions are for informational purposes only. Please make your own decisions while creating fantasy teams, as cricket can be unpredictable and actual results may vary.