SF vs WAS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – MLC 2025, Match 1

SF vs WAS, Dream11 Predictions: Match 1, MLC 2025 [Source: @SFOUnicorns/x.com]

The MLC is back for its third edition. In the first match of the tournament, the Champions and the Runners-up of the last edition will be facing each other. The San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and the Washington Freedom (WAS) will take on each other at the Oakland Coliseum in California, the United Stats. The match will be played on 13th June at 6:30 AM IST.

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

Hot Picks For SF vs WAS Dream11 Team Today

San Francisco Unicorns

Finn Allen

The New Zealand opener is an attacking opener and pick up quick points at the beginning of the game. Finn Allen could be a very important pick for the fantasy contests of the game. 

Corey Anderson

The former Kiwi all-rounder will be leading the team in this edition of the tournament too. Corey Anderson has the ability to make effective contributions with both the bat and the ball. Given his ability to contribute with both the trades, Anderson will be a key choice for the fantasy contests. 

Romario Shepherd

The West Indian all-rounder could be a key player for his team with both the bat and the ball. Romario Shepherd can hit the bowlers towards the end of the innings and also pick up wickets while bowling in the death phase of an innings. He can pick up differential points in both the innings and hence could be a key pick for the game.

Washington Freedom

Andries Gous

A wicketkeeper and a top-order batter, Andries Gous is a hitter at the top order and is also a consistent run-scorer. Andries Gous can score impactful runs and pick up important fantasy points for the contests of the game. 

Mitchell Owen

The Australian batter could be a differential choice for the game. Mitchell Owen can score big runs and also give you fantasy points that can you big prizes in the contests. 

Jason Behrendorff

The Australian bowler is a very efficient death bowler. Jason Behrendorff can pick up wickets towards the end of an innings and hence give some very vital points for the fantasy contests. 

SF vs WAS Match 1 Weather And Pitch

Weather: The weather is expected to be clear during the game. The skies will mainly stay clear and the highest temperature is expected to be around 13°C. As reported by Accuweather, there is very little chance of rain. 

Pitch: The pitch is expected to be a balanced one. The pacers will get a bit of help from the track with the new ball. With the progress of the game, we might see the spinners also utilising the slowness of the track. The batters need to spend time in the middle to get adjusted to the conditions and score runs.

SF vs WAS Match 1 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

SF vs WAS Match 1 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Finn Allen, Andries Gous
Batters: Glenn Maxwell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthy
All-rounders: Corey Anderson, Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Romario Shepherd, Mitchell Owen
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff

Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Andries Gous

SF vs WAS Match 1 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketekeepers: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen
Batters: Glenn Maxwell, Mark Chapman, Cooper Connolly
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Lockie Ferguson, Haris Rauf

Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: Rachin Ravindra

SF vs WAS Match 1 Expert Advice

The pitch at the Oakland Coliseum will be a balanced one. Keeping a well balance of all-rounders, batters and bowlers will be good choice for the fantasy contests of the game.

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