Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas (Source: X/Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas)

Washington Freedom will take on Seattle Orcas in Match 26 of the 2025 edition of Major League Cricket at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill.

After losing their first game of the season by a whopping 123-run margin, Washington won six back-to-back matches before their winning streak ended in their previous match with a 43-run loss to Texas Super Kongs.

On the other hand, Seattle's campaign has been just the opposite. They have finally got momentum by their side by being on a three-match winning streak after losing all of their first five matches.

Match Details

Match	Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas, Match 26, MLC 2025
Venue	Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill
Date & Time	Saturday, July 5, 4:30 am (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (app & website)

Pitch Report

Bowlers are expected to have more of a say in Lauderhill as compared to Dallas and California. The captain who wins the toss would ideally want to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	3
Won by Washington Freedom	2
Won by Seattle Orcas	1
Tied	0
No Result	0
First-ever Fixture	July 15, 2023
Most-recent Fixture	June 15, 2025

Predicted Playing XIs Washington Freedom

Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell (c), Glenn Phillips, Andries Gous (wk), Obus Pienaar, Jack Edwards, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson

Seattle Orcas Shayan Jahangir (wk), Steven Taylor, Kyle Mayers, Sikandar Raza (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Heinrich Klaasen, Aaron Jones, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Ayan Desai

Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Mitchell Owen Mitchell Owen (Source: X)

The past couple of games in MLC 2025 have been rather quiet for Mitchell Owen, as he has not hit double digits. He could be expected to contribute in this match. 

Probable Best Bowler: Harmeet Singh Harmeet Singh (Source: X/Seattle Orcas)

Harmeet Singh has been amongst the wickets in six of the seven innings he has bowled in. He could be expected to deliver another economical spell.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

• Washington Freedom win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 40-50
• SEA: 165-185
• Washington Freedom win the match.

Scenario 2

• Seattle Orcas win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 50-60
• SEA: 190-210
• Seattle Orcas 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.