MLC 2024, WAS vs SF, Final | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Steve Smith and Corey Anderson will be leading their teams in the final of the MLC 2024 [X]

It is time for the grand finale in the second edition of the Major League Cricket 2024. The Washington Freedom will be taking on the San Francisco Unicorns in this game at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. This match will be played on July 29 at 6:00 AM IST. 

Team Previews

Washington Freedom

The Washington Freedom have played the best cricket in the tournament. They won five of their seven matches in the league stage and finished at the top of the table. They went on to win the Qualifier against the San Francisco Unicorns and make it to the summit clash of the tournament. 

The Steve Smith-led team has played all-round cricket so far. While Steve Smith and Travis Head have been giving them great starts at the top of the innings, bowlers like Saurabh Netravalkar and Lockie Ferguson have put them ahead in the games with their super efficient bowling. The team will be looking to do it one last time and become the second team to lay their hands on the coveted trophy.

San Francisco Unicorns

While the Washington Freedom have played the best cricket in the tournament, the San Francisco Unicorns have been a close second. While the Freedom have played all-round cricket, the Unicorns have been led well by their skipper Corey Anderson. 

Finn Allenn has given them great starts at the top of the order and for the majority of the tournament was aided by the presence of Matt Short. The Aussie top-order batter however as went away to play The Hundred and will not be available for this game. So, the onus will be on Allen to give them a significant start. However, players like Hassan Khan and Sanjay Krishnamurthi have stepped in the last couple of games. As far as the bowling efforts are concerned, it has been a team effort and they would be hoping to do it one last time. 

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WAS vs SF: Match Details & Live Streaming

WAS vs SF: Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium has been a sporty one. While the batters have enjoyed playing stroke against the hard and new ball, the bowlers have had to use their variations to be successful here. There will be help for the spinners throughout the game but the pacers will come into the game towards the death phases. 

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WAS vs SF: Probable Playing XIs

Washington Freedom: Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Andries Gous, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson

San Franciscon Unicorns: Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Josh Inglis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Hassan Khan, Corey Anderson (c), Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Juanoy Drysdale

WAS vs SF: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Finn Allen, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Hassan Khan
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar, Carmi le Roux

Captain: Steve Smith
Vice-captain: Travis Head

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WAS vs SF: Winner Prediction

The Washington Freedom have played great cricket in the tournament. They have been very consistent throughout the tournament and the best part of their game has been their all-round efficiency. Given the current form, the Freedom will be the favourites to win the match.