MLC 2024 WAS vs SF: Final Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

WAS vs SF, MLC 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the Final [X]

The Washington Freedom (WAS) will be playing against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in the Final of the MLC 2024. This match will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, United States on July 29 at 6:00 AM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

WAS vs SF Head-to-Head Stats

The Washington Freedom and the San Francisco Unicorns have played three matches against each other. The Freedom have the edge in the face-off as they have won two of these games. 

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WAS vs SF Pitch Report

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium has been good for batting in the tournament, especially during the first innings. The batters have enjoyed playing on this surface when the ball has been hard and new. With the progress of the game, the wicket has slowed down and brought the bowlers into the game. While the spinners have got some assistance throughout the match, the pacers who have depended on their slowers and cutters have come into the game in the later phase of the innings. 

Grand Prairie Stadium Ground Stats (MLC 2024 Stats)

Matches: 15
Matches won batting first: 7
Matches won batting second: 8

Average first innings total: 165
Average second innings total: 152
Highest total recorded: 206/5 by Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings
Lowest total recorded: 88/10 by MI New York vs Washington Freedom

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The batters at the top of the order can be good picks as they will get the best of the batting conditions. The openers or the batters from the top half of the middle-order could give you the most points in the game. 
• As far as the bowlers are concerned, the spinners could be the safest choices as they will get help from the track throughout the game. The pacers who use their slowers and cutters will get help from the track, especially towards the death phase. Pick the bowlers in your fantasy XIs keeping these things in mind.

WAS vs SF Fantasy Cricket Tips

Washington Freedom heavy fantasy XI

• Travis Head and Steve Smith have been the most consistent batters from the Washington Freedom. If you are backing the Freedom to win this game, then these two batters should be a part of your fantasy XIs.
• Saurabh Netravalkar and Lockie Ferguson have been the most effective bowlers for the Freedom in this tournament. Keeping them in your fantasy XIs is a must if you are looking to win big.

San Francisco Unicorns heavy fantasy XI

• Finn Allen has been the most prized asset of the Unicorns in the batting. Besides Allen, Hassan Khan and Sanjay Krishnamurthi are in a decent form and could be good picks for the match. 
• Hassan Khan has done a decent job with the ball, especially in the middle overs. His all-round abilities might go a long way in giving you points in the fantasy contests of the match. 

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WAS vs SF Winner Prediction

The Washington Freedom has played the best cricket in the tournament. They have been consistent throughout the tournament and given the form that they are in they will be the favourites to win the game. 

WAS vs SF Top Player Picks

Travis Head has been in a fine form in MLC 2024 [X]

Travis Head (WAS)

The Australian opener has been in a very good form with the bat. Travis Head has played in his own aggressive way and has maintained his consistency in terms of scoring runs. With the momentum that he has, Head will be a safe choice for the fantasy contests. 

Steve Smith (WAS)

The skipper of the Washington Freedom has been in a great form with bat throughout the tournament. Steve Smith has played a great role with the bat as he has batted according to the situation of the game and has changed his game accordingly. With the kind of form that he is in, Smith will be one of the safest picks for the game. 

Finn Allen has been in a good form with the bat in the tournament [X]

Finn Allen (SF)

The Kiwi opener has been doing a great job with the bat in this tournament. Finn Allen has given the  Unicorns some great starts throughout MLC 2024. He is currently the highest run-scorer for his team and will be a prime pick for the match. 

Hassan Khan (SF)

This all-rounder has proven his worth with both the bat and the ball in the last couple of games. Hassan Khan can make valuable contributions to the team's cause with both his trades. Thus, keeping him in the fantasy XIs gives you the chance to pick up points in both innings of the match. 

WAS vs SF Differential Picks

Saurabh Netravalkar (WAS)

The Indian-origin US-pacer has been in a great wicket-taking form in MLC 2024. Saurabh Netravalkar has picked up the most wickets in this tournament. He has been in effective in all the phases of the game and hence will be one of the most crucial choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Sanjay Krishnamurthi (SF)

The top order batter has been in a decent from in the last couple of games. Sanjay Krishnamurthi has played an aggressive brand of cricket and has done it quiet consistently. Given the kind of form that he has, Krishnamurthi will be one of the hot-picks for the match. 

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WAS vs SF Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations, a 1-4-3-3 or a 1-3-3-4 combination could be ideal for the match. 

WAS vs SF Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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: Saurabh Netravalkar

Washington Freedom: 6 Players; San Francisco Unicorns: 5 Players

WAS vs SF Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous
Batters: Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Rachin Ravindra, Hassan Khan
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar, Carmi le Roux, Pat Cummins

Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Hassan Khan

Washington Freedom: 5 Players; San Francisco Unicorns: 6 Players