Washington Freedom (WAS) will take on San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC). This match will be played at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona on Sunday, July 5.
Steve Smith’s Washington Freedom have played six matches so far, winning three and losing as many. They are languishing at the bottom of the points table with a dismal net run rate of -0.888, the worst in the competition this season. Washington Freedom would want to win big and improve their net run rate.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco Unicorns have three wins and two defeats from five games. They have the best net run rate in the competition of +0.489. The Matthew Short-led side is coming into this contest on the back of a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Washington Freedom.
WAS vs SF: Match Details
| Match | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns, Match 19, Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, July 5, 3:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue |
Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona
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| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Click here to watch WAS vs SF Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona: Pitch Report
In the first three matches played at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona, the average first-innings total has been around 138. Two out of these games have been won by chasing teams. The pitches have been difficult for batting. It will be important for the batters to give themselves a bit of time in the middle before going for the big hits.
WAS vs SF: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 06 |
| Won By WAS | 03 |
| Won By SF | 03 |
| No Result | – |
| First Meeting | July 22, 2024 (SF won) |
| Most Recent Meeting | June 28, 2026 (SF won) |
WAS vs SF: Predicted Playing XIs
Washington Freedom:
Steven Smith (C), Mitchell Owen, Mark Chapman, Andries Gous (WK), Nikhil Choudhary, Lahiru Milantha, Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Ben Dwarshuis, Saurabh Netravalkar.
San Francisco Unicorns:
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Finn Allen, Matthew Short (C), Aaron Hardie, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hammad Azam, Hassan Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf, Ghulam Mudassar.
WAS vs SF: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen, the Australian all-rounder, has been in stunning form with the bat. He is the leading run-getter by a distance, having amassed 343 runs in six innings at an average of 57.17 and a strike rate of 217.09. Owen will be the batter to watch out for on Sunday.
Probable Best Bowler: Saurabh Netravalkar
The left-arm seamer picked up three wickets and gave away just 16 runs in his four-over spell the last time he played at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona. Saurabh Netravalkar will have a key role to play with the new ball.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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