MLC 2025, WAS vs TEX Qualifier 1: Grand Prairie stadium stats and Head to Head

The Qualifier 1 match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Washington Freedom (WAS) and Texas Super Kings (TEX) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This marks their second meeting this season, with the Super Kings having won the earlier encounter by 43 runs. Both teams were dominant in the league stage—Texas secured second place with seven wins, while Washington topped the table with eight. Faf du Plessis’ side will aim to maintain their aggressive form and clinch a direct spot in the final. The winner of this high-stakes match advances to the final, while the loser gets another chance in the Challenger.

This early morning match will offer exciting T20 cricket to a crazed audience in the MLC's Dallas stint. With a crowd capacity of 7,000 under floodlights, the ground is ideal for today’s game. WAS has a favorable head-to-head record; however, TEX is eager to turn the tables. The turf pitch will greatly favor batting early on, yet as the match progresses, spinners will be in the spotlight.

Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. 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. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.

• Total Matches: 39
• Matches Won Batting First: 17
• Matches Won Batting Second: 22
• Average 1st Innings Score: 175
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 160
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SFU vs MINY
• Lowest Total: 65/10 by NEP vs CAN
• Highest Chased: 238/7 by SO vs MINY
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TSK vs LAKR

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WAS vs TEX: Head-to-Head Record

Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings have played against each other four times since the initiation of MLC, with WAS winning three and TEX one, to make the game very close. These four matches have proved a competitive rivalry between WAS and TEX. This fifth meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 4
• WAS Wins: 3
• TEX Wins: 1
• No Result: 0

Win %: Washington Freedom – 75% (3/4), Texas Super Kings – 25% (1/4)