Who Will Win Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas 4th T20 Major League Cricket 2025 Prediction – 15th June
The Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas prediction gains momentum as both teams look to open their accounts in the 2025 Major League Cricket season. Scheduled to be played on Sunday, 15th June 2025, at the Oakland Coliseum, California, this match marks the second fixture of Saturday’s double-header. While Freedom were humbled by a ruthless San Francisco Unicorns side, the Orcas are eager to begin their campaign on a stronger note after a forgettable 2024 season. With both sides eyeing redemption and filled with explosive talent, this contest could shape the course of their campaigns early on.
Match Details
| Match | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas – 4th T20 MLC 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 15th June 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Oakland Coliseum, California |
| Broadcast | FanCode |
Team Previews
Seattle Orcas Preview
Seattle Orcas come into this season determined to correct the missteps of 2024. Their squad is stronger, deeper, and more balanced, especially in the batting department. Veteran David Warner is expected to anchor the top, with Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen, and Shimron Hetmyer providing the fireworks in the middle order. Sikandar Raza, likely to bat at 6 or 7, adds all-round depth, capable of rescuing or accelerating an innings as needed.
With the ball, the Orcas boast a dynamic attack featuring left-arm quick Obed McCoy, Afghan wrist-spinner Waqar Salamkheil, and versatile options in Raza, Naib, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. If the bowlers strike early, they could restrict the explosive Washington lineup.
Washington Freedom Preview
Washington Freedom may have suffered a heavy loss to San Francisco, but there were bright sparks that suggest a strong bounce-back is possible. Finn Allen’s onslaught aside, the Freedom bowlers like Jack Edwards and Ben Sears managed to extract life from a batting-friendly track, and with more discipline, they can hold their own.
In batting, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, and Glenn Phillips form one of the most dangerous middle orders in the tournament. With Andries Gous behind the stumps and capable of floating in the batting order, they have depth and flexibility.
What they must improve is early control with the ball. If they can find a way to check powerplays and maintain pressure during middle overs, Freedom can dominate.
Squads
Washington Freedom Squad: Glenn Maxwell (c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Jack Edwards, Ben Sears, Andries Gous (wk), Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jason Behrendorff, Mark Chapman, Amila Aponso, Justin Dill, Lockie Ferguson, Lahiru Milantha, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad
Seattle Orcas Squad: David Warner, Heinrich Klaasen (c/wk), Kyle Mayers, Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Gulbadin Naib, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Shayan Jahangir, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jasdeep Singh, Sujit Nayak, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Rahul Jariwala, Ali Sheikh, Ayan Desai
Probable Playing XI
Washington Freedom XI:
Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell (c), Andries Gous (wk), Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Ben Sears, Jason Behrendorff, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar
Seattle Orcas XI:
David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Gulbadin Naib, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Steven Taylor, Harmeet Singh
Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas – 15th June
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell (C) | All-Rounder |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | Batter |
| David Warner | Batter |
| Sikandar Raza (VC) | All-Rounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-Rounder |
| Jack Edwards | All-Rounder |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Bowler |
| Obed McCoy | Bowler |
| Andries Gous (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
Captain Pick: Glenn Maxwell – Experienced, multi-dimensional and can turn the game with bat or ball
Vice-Captain Pick: Sikandar Raza – Proven match-winner, consistent with both bat and ball
Players to Avoid:
- Shayan Jahangir – Unlikely to get enough game time or make major impact
- Abhishek Paradkar – Not a regular starter, better fantasy options available
Also Check: Get The Best Dream11 Prediction From Cricket Experts
Favourite Team – Washington Freedom (Why?)
Washington Freedom start as favorites due to their seasoned international core and deeper bowling resources. Despite a loss in their opener, their lineup boasts match-winners like Glenn Maxwell and Glenn Phillips, who can dominate with the bat. Their fast-bowling arsenal—Lockie Ferguson, Behrendorff, and Sears—is stronger than Seattle’s and better suited for Oakland’s bounce-friendly pitch. If they execute their plans, Freedom can outplay the Orcas in all departments. Their experience and ability to respond under pressure makes them the more reliable pick in this contest.
Pitch Report – Oakland Coliseum, California
- Nature: Batting friendly with good bounce and carry
- Par Score: 170+
- Support: Seamers early on, batters dominate later
- Spinners: May struggle if lines are not accurate
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies
- Temperature: Around 22°C
- Humidity: Moderate
- Rain: 0% chance – perfect for cricket
Score Prediction
- If Washington Freedom Bat First: 180+
- If Seattle Orcas Bat First: 156+
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Seattle Orcas
- Decision: Bowl First
Match Prediction
Winner: Washington Freedom Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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