MLC 2025: Match 19, SF vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between SF vs WAS?

San Francisco Unicorns (SF) will take on Washington Freedom (WAS) in Match 19 of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday, June 29.

The table-toppers, Unicorns, have already secured a playoff berth after winning all six games they have played so far. With four more league games left, the Matthew Short-led team will look to carry the same form into their coming games.  

On the other hand, Washington Freedom are just standing below San Francisco, occupying the second position after winning five out of their six games. The Glenn Maxwell-led team will be looking to win this game and confirm their qualification for the knockout stage.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. In the nine games played at this venue this season, the team batting first has come out victorious on three occasions, while chasing teams have won six times. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

San Francisco Unicorns

Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Romario Shepherd, Hassan Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch

Washington Freedom

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

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Finn Allen

San Francisco Unicorns opener Finn Allen is the highest run-scorer of the tournament so far. He has amassed 298 runs in five games at an average of 59.60 and a strike rate of 246.28.

Probable Best Bowler: Haris Rauf

Ace pacer Haris Rauf has led the bowling attack of the San Francisco Unicorns very well. He is the highest wicket-taker of the season with 16 scalps in six games at an average of 13.19 and an economy rate of 9.10. Rauf will be looking to carry his name form in the coming game.

Today's Match Prediction: San Francisco Unicorns to win the match

Scenario 1

• San Francisco Unicorns win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 55-60
• WAS: 210-220
• San Francisco Unicorns win the match.

Scenario 2

• Washington Freedom win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 50-55
• SF: 200-210
• San Francisco Unicorns 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.