Match Details
Date: July 11th, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM PDT

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

Broadcast: Live on Willow TV

Preview:

The Seattle Orcas are set to take on Washington Freedom in a highly anticipated clash at Dallas. After a thumping win against the L.A. Knight Riders thanks to Ryan Rickelton's superb century, the Seattle Orcas are riding high with confidence. Having secured two crucial points, the team aims to maintain its winning momentum against a solid Washington Freedom unit. Freedom has played two games, securing a win and a washed-out match, but they have shown dominance in both outings. With the quality that both powerhouse sides have to offer, it promises to be a thrilling encounter.

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Pitch Report
Teams have had mixed success in Dallas, with two games won while chasing and one batting first. The pitch has shown a two-paced nature, with an average score of around 160. Notably, the Orcas successfully chased down a target of 169 in their last game at this venue. Expect a competitive surface that offers something for both batters and bowlers.

Key Players
Seattle Orcas:

Zaman Khan: Standing out with an impressive economy rate of 5.59, Zaman Khan has been a key figure in controlling the run flow. His ability to maintain pressure with his precise bowling makes him a crucial player for the Orcas.

Ryan Rickelton: Rickelton's flawless performance against the L.A. Knight Riders, where he scored a splendid hundred, was instrumental in the Orcas' victory. He will undoubtedly be a player to watch, bringing his form and confidence into this match.

Washington Freedom:

Steve Smith: Taking T20s by storm recently, Steve Smith 2.0 has continued his rich vein of form in MLC 2024. Striking at an impressive rate of 175.6, he poses a significant threat, especially in the Powerplay.

Saurabh Netravalkar: USA international Netravalkar has been exceptional this season, following up his tremendous T20 World Cup performance with 5 wickets in 2 innings in MLC 2024. His ability to pick crucial wickets makes him a vital threat to our batting lineup.