SF vs WAS Match Preview:

The much-anticipated MLC T20 League will begin on June 13. This is the third edition of this league. The first match is scheduled to be played between the defending champion Washington Freedom and the San Francisco Unicorns. The tournament will feature 34 matches across months, and six teams will lock horns with each other for the title.

The former Kiwi all-rounder Corey Anderson will lead Washington Freedom, while Glenn Maxwell was appointed Washington Freedom captain. Both teams have a good mix of young and experienced players and will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note. 

Read: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for SF vs WAS

SF vs WAS Match Details:

• Match: SF vs WAS Match 1 USA T20 Cricket League
• Date: 13 June 2025
• Match Start Time: 06:30 AM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar and Fan Code app.

SUR vs KET Head-to-Head Stats:

Pitch & Weather Report:

SF vs WAS Probable Playing11:

San Francisco Unicorns (SF)  Probable XI:

Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Cooper Connolly, Corey Anderson (Captain), Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett.

Washington Freedom (WAS) Probable XI:

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

SUR vs KET Dream11 Top Picks:

Player Insights:

• Rachin Ravindra (WAS) is a talented top-order batsman and a handy spinner. He has represented NZ in all three formats. He will be a good pick in this match.
• M Owen (WAS) is a BBL sensation. He impressed cricket fans with his attacking nature during the BBL last year. He played some furious innings in the PSL and will be eager to leave his mark.
• Finn Allen (SF) is an aggressive batsman. He has the potential to score quickly in the power play, making him a must-pick in this match.
• Glenn Maxwell (WAS) is an experienced all-rounder. Recently, he announced his retirement from ODI cricket. He is a traffic fielder and has the potential to earn good points.  

SF vs WAS Dream11 Team:

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Best Captain Picks: Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell
• Best Vice-Captain Picks: Finn Allen, M Owen

Probable Winners:

Washington Freedom (WAS) is slightly ahead in this contest. WAS lifted the title last year. Moreover, they have experienced international players like Glenn Maxwell and Rachin Ravindra along with promising young talents such as M. Owen and G. Phillips, which gives the squad a well-balanced composition.

Predicted Winner: Washington Freedom (WAS).