In Match 20 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, the Seattle Orcas registered a stunning run chase to beat the Los Angeles Knight Riders by five wickets at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Though the Knight Riders produced a solid batting performance, Seattle's ferocious chase, spearheaded by Aaron Jones and Shimron Hetmyer, turned out to be the game-changer.

Batting first, Los Angeles Knight Riders gave a good 202/4 in their 20 overs. Andre Russell scored a dominating 65 off 39 balls, ably supported by Rovman Powell (43 off 21) and Saif Badar (41 off 21), who added a late flourish. Seattle's bowling had little bite apart from Waqar Salamkheil, who took 2/29. In response, Orcas pursued the target in 19.5 overs, with Aaron Jones hammering 73 from 38 and Shimron Hetmyer blasting 64 off 26. Shayan Jahangir contributed a useful 43 from 31 to take them to 206/5. Jason Holder and Tanveer Sangha took two wickets each for L.A., but they secured their second win

Following this outcome, the Seattle Orcas register their second win of the season and move up to fourth place on the points table with 4 points, with LAS stuck at the bottom with 2 points. In match 19, Washington Freedom defeated San Francisco Unicorns by 12 runs, securing their spot in the playoffs.

Updated MLC 2025 Points Table (After Match 20)

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 19: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Full Match Highlights

Top Performers—MLC 2025 So Far

Most Runs:

• Finn Allen (SF)—305 runs, SR 236.43, Avg 50.83
• Mitchell Owen (WAS)—288 runs, SR 210.22, Avg 41.14
• Monank Patel (NY)—287 runs, SR 164.00, Avg 47.83
• Matthew Short (SF)—271 runs, SR 192.20, Avg 67.75
• Unmukt Chand (LAS)—243 runs, SR 125.91, Avg 40.50

Most Wickets:

• Haris Rauf (SF)—17 wickets, 28.0 overs
• Mitchell Owen (WAS)—14 wickets, 24.0 overs
• Xavier Bartlett (SF)—14 wickets, 28.1 overs
• Noor Ahmad (TEX)—10 wickets, 24.0 overs
• Ian Holland (WAS)—10 wickets, 24.0 overs

During Match 19 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, Washington Freedom played against San Francisco Unicorns at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Freedom won the toss and chose to bat. In a game where a playoff was at stake, Washington performed well with both bat and ball, ultimately securing a 12-run victory in a closely contested match, a result that confirmed their qualification for the playoffs.

Washington Freedom Innings

Batting first, Washington Freedom scored a gritty total of 169/6 in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips was the standout performer with a fluent 58 off 39 deliveries, anchoring the innings in the middle overs. Jack Edwards chipped in with a solid 42 off as many balls. Obus Pienaar played a quickfire cameo of 30 off just 12 balls in the death overs. San Francisco’s bowlers had some success, with Xavier Bartlett being the pick of the lot, taking 4/32 in his 4 overs. Romario Shepherd (1/28) and Haris Rauf (1/40) picked up one wicket each but couldn't prevent Washington from finishing strongly.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

In response, San Francisco Unicorns lost out despite a good fight, finishing at 157/9 in their 20 overs. Skipper Matthew Short contributed a stunning knock of 67 from 40 balls. Jahmar Hamilton contributed 31 off 18 balls, with Sanjay Krishnamurthy also contributing 24 off 21. The rest of the batting order could not capitalize, as Mitchell Owen's incredible 5/17 spell in 3 overs turned the game around for Washington. Jack Edwards and Amila Aponso also picked up a wicket each, as they limited the Unicorns and secured an important win.

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 20: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas Full Match Highlights

Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns: Match Scorecard

Washington Freedom – 169/6 (20 Overs)

San Francisco Unicorns – 157/9 (20 Overs)

Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns, June 29, 2025, in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, which is the 19th T20 match that will be played in Dallas, United States. The match will begin at 01:30 AM IST on June 29, 2025, making for an early morning match for both teams.

Match Details 

• Date: June 29, 2025
• Time: 1:30 AM IST  
• Location: Grand Prairie, Dallas, USA 
• Win% Batting first: 48%  
• Win% Bowling first: 52%  

Weather Report

Oakland is forecasted to be cool and a bit humid, with a temperature of around 32.5 degrees C. There is a 6% chance of any rain, so interruptions are unlikely. The forecast also shows moderate humidity at 48%, and light winds should not have an impact on play.

• Temperature: 32.5 °C  
• Winds: Light Breeze has no real bearing on the play.
• Precipitation: 6% chance of rain, no delays are likely.
• Humidity: Moderate (48%). Should have no significant bearing on either player or ball control.

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Pitch Report

The pitch is balanced, indicatively providing good performance for batters and bowlers alike. Often the pitch offers up good pace and bounce and is more favorable to fast bowlers, particularly early and in cool conditions around the mornings. Batters will be able to play any shot once settled, but the surface will slow down as play continues; therefore, spinners may become more effective as the game type shifts to day/night. The boundaries are average length and provide an equitable contest between bat and ball.

• Bowlers: likely assistance for pacers early, whereas spinners will become more effective later.
• Spinners: Most likely to be effective during the middle and later overs.
• Field Size: average boundary length for balanced and an equitable contest for batters and bowlers  

Venue Records

• Highest Team: 215 / 5 by SF vs NY
• Lowest Team: 181 / 10 by TSK vs LAK
• Average First Innings Score: Approx. 168 Runs

The  Major League Cricket 2025 will be between Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicornsthe There are a lot of exciting players from both countries and around the world on both teams, and this game should set the tone for the tournament. The game will take place in Dellas. As the league promises exciting action, big sixes, clever bowling, and the emergence of young stars, fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. Fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. 

Match Overview

• Event: Major League Cricket 2025 – Match 19
• Teams: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Date & Time: Sunday, June 29

 Where to watch

• India: Star Sports/ Disney+ Hotstar (app + website)
• USA & Canada: Willow TV
• Australia: Channel 7
• New Zealand: Sky NZ
• Middle East & North Africa: Cricbuzz app/website
• Caribbean: ESPN

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WAF vs SFU Probable Playing XIs:

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

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

The  Major League Cricket 2025 will be between Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicornsthe There are a lot of exciting players from both countries and around the world on both teams, and this game should set the tone for the tournament. The game will take place in Dellas. As the league promises exciting action, big sixes, clever bowling, and the emergence of young stars, fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. Fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. 

Match Overview

• Event: Major League Cricket 2025 – Match 19
• Teams: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Date & Time: Sunday, June 29

Players Who Could Light It Up
Washington Freedom
Mitchell Owen – A true game-changer. He’s hitting hard, bowling tight, and doing it all with confidence.
Glenn Maxwell – "The Big Show" is living up to his name. That century against LAKR was pure fireworks.
Saurabh Netravalkar – Quiet, consistent, and deadly with the new ball. Expect him to strike early.

San Francisco Unicorns
Finn Allen – He smashed a ridiculous 151 in the opener and hasn’t looked back. He’s in terrifying form.
Matthew Short – A captain who leads with the bat. Rock-solid and reliable.
Haris Rauf – The speedster with a knack for breaking partnerships and rattling stumps.

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WAF vs SFU Probable Playing XIs:

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

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

The  Major League Cricket 2025 will be between Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicornsthe There are a lot of exciting players from both countries and around the world on both teams, and this game should set the tone for the tournament. The game will take place in Dellas. As the league promises exciting action, big sixes, clever bowling, and the emergence of young stars, fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. Fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. 

Match Overview

• Event: Major League Cricket 2025 – Match 19
• Teams: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Date & Time: Sunday, June 29

Players battle to Watch Out For
Rachin Ravindra vs Haris Rauf
A calm and classy Rachin up against the fiery pace of Haris Rauf — it’s the kind of duel that sets the tone. If Rachin finds his rhythm early, it could be trouble for SFU, but one Rauf thunderbolt can change everything in a flash.

Glenn Maxwell vs Xavier Bartlett
The “Big Show” loves putting on a spectacle, but Bartlett’s clever lengths and cutters might just spoil the party. It’s brains vs bravery — and it’s going to be thrilling in the middle overs.

Finn Allen vs Saurabh Netravalkar
Allen likes to go hard from ball one, but Netravalkar is the master of calm under pressure. If Allen gets going, it’ll be raining sixes — but if Saurabh finds that early swing, he could send the Kiwi back early.

Jake Fraser-McGurk vs Mark Adair
This one could light up the scoreboard. McGurk plays fearless cricket, and Adair is known for smart, sharp bowling. One mistake, and this battle could swing either way in a matter of seconds.

Glenn Phillips vs Romario Shepherd
Phillips is explosive and unorthodox, while Shepherd brings power and smarts with the ball. Expect big shots, cheeky smiles, and possibly a game-turning moment in the death overs.

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WAF vs SFU Probable Playing XIs:

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

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

The Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns (WAS vs SF) match has been scheduled for the 19th match of the MLC 2025 at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie) on Saturday afternoon (June 28). 

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League Stage

Match No: 19

Match: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns (WAS vs SF)

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Local Match Date (Day): June 28 (Saturday)

Indian Match Date (Day): June 29 (Sunday) 

Official Toss Time (Indian Time): 14:30 local time (01:00 next day morning)

Official Match Start Time (Indian Time): 15:00 local time (01:30 next day morning)

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF - Venue Stats

It will be the 10th match at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas in the MLC 2025. This MLC 2025 venue has experienced six successful chases and three comfortable defending results. 

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for WAS vs SF

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF - Teams’ Status

Washington Freedom: Played - 6; Won - 5; Lost - 1 

• Lost by 123 runs vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Won by 5 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Won by 113 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 2 wickets vs MI New York
• Won by 7 wickets vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 5 wickets vs Los Angeles Knight Riders

San Francisco Unicorns: Played - 6; Won - 6 

• Won by 123 runs vs Washington Freedom
• Won by 32 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 3 wickets vs MI New York
• Won by 7 wickets vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 47 runs vs MI New York
• Won by 32 runs vs Seattle Orcas

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF - Head-to-Head

On Saturday afternoon (June 28), the Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns (WAS vs SF) match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie) during the 19th match of the MLC 2025. 

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF Probable XIs

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Mark Adair, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for WAS vs SF

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Matthew Short has scored 204 runs in three innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 68.00 and a strike rate of 201.98. He has scored half-centuries in all three games in the competition by scoring 61, 91, and 52 runs, respectively. Also, in the last game, the San Francisco Unicorns captain Short took three wickets for 12 runs in four overs. 

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen is the leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025, where the right-handed batter has scored 298 runs in five innings with an average of 59.60 and a strike rate of 246.28. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, 78, and 4 runs, respectively.  

Mitchell Owen: Mitchell Owen has produced strong all-round performances in the MLC 2025 by scoring 288 runs (average 48.00 and strike rate 211.76), including two half-centuries, and taking nine wickets, including two three-wicket hauls. In the ongoing MLC season, he has scored 30+ runs in five matches and taken at least one wicket in five games. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Haris Rauf: Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf has taken 16 wickets in six matches in the tournament, as he is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025. He has recorded two four-fers in this competition after starting this season with a three-wicket haul. While he picked up at least one wicket in every game, he took at least two wickets in five out of six games of the tournament. 

Jake Fraser-McGurk: Australian youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk has scored 230 runs in six innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 188.52, including two half-centuries. The 23-year-old right-handed batter’s scores in this tournament are 6, 88, 1, 37, 64, and 34 runs, respectively.  

Glenn Maxwell: Australian star Glenn Maxwell has scored 227 runs in six innings of this tournament with an average of 56.75 and a strike rate of 200.88, including one century. His scores in this tournament are 5, 38*, 106*, 16, 20, and 42 runs, respectively. Also, he has taken three wickets in this competition.  

In the 19th match of the MLC 2025, Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns (WAS vs SF) has been scheduled on Saturday afternoon, June 28 (starting at 01:30 IST on June 29) at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.

It will be their second meeting in the MLC 2025. They met in the first game of the tournament, where the MLC 2024 runners-up San Francisco Unicorns thrashed the defending champions Washington Freedom by 123 runs after scoring 269/5. 

Meanwhile, before the MLC 2025, they met four times. In their only MLC 2023 league stage meeting, Freedom won by 30 runs. In their only league stage meeting in the MLC 2024, Unicorns won by six wickets (DLS method) in a rain-affected game. Later, in the Qualifier, Freedom won by seven wickets. In the MLC 2024 Final, Freedom won by 96 runs. 

See Also: MLC 2025, WAS vs SF Match 19: Grand Prairie stadium stats and Head to Head

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF - Points Table Status

It is going to be a battle between the top two teams of the MLC 2025, as both will play their seventh match of the season. San Francisco Unicorns are leading the points table with 12 points after winning all their six matches. Meanwhile, apart from one defeat against Unicorns, the second-placed Washington Freedom have won all five other matches and earned 10 points. 

Unicorns have already booked their place for the Playoffs of the season, and Freedom have also almost confirmed the MLC 2025 playoffs spot. 

Both teams are unlikely to change their respective playing XIs for this match. 

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF Probable Playing XI

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Mark Adair, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

The 19th match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and Washington Freedom (WAS) will be held at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas, at 01:30 AM IST on Sunday, June 29, 2025. WAS, captained by Glenn Maxwell and having veterans like Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Owen, will look to secure their sixth victory after winning five games in their six matches so far this season in 2025. SF, captain Corey Anderson, and players such as Finn Allen and Xavier Bartlett are looking for their seventh victory after winning all six of their matches this season, already having qualified with 12 points.

This early morning match will provide thrilling T20 cricket to a hungry crowd as part of Dallas' turnaround in MLC with the stadium capacity being 7,000 under lights. SF having a good record while WAS would be eager to bridge the gap, this pressure cooker match at the bowler-friendly Grand Prairie Stadium turf pitch can very much have its impact on the long 34-match season.

Grand Prairie Stadium Cricket Stats

The Texas Grand Prairie Stadium will host its future top-shelf cricket games in MLC 2025, with the grass pitch surface appearing bowler-friendly in the first half of the game. The pitch has supported high-scoring games and bowling teams with perfect conditions, as has been witnessed in recent games. As the tenth match of June 29, the wicket would have some early bowler-friendly help but even out in later stages of the game, with a full house attendance of 7,000 and the employment of floodlights ensuring uninterrupted play.

• Total Matches: 36
• Win Bat First: 44%
• Win Bowl First: 56%
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~176
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~156
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
• Highest Chased: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS

See Also: MLC 2025, LAS vs SEA Match 20: Grand Prairie stadium stats and Head to Head

WAS vs SF: Head-to-Head Record

Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns have contested five games in the history of MLC, out of which WAS has won three and SF has won two, to provide an extremely close match. These matches have cemented a strong competitive rivalry between the two teams. This sixth match at the Grand Prairie Stadium is going to be tough and full of possible turnarounds.

• Total Matches: 5
• WAS Wins: 3
• SF Wins: 2
• No Result: 0

Win %: Washington Freedom – 60% (3/5), San Francisco Unicorns – 40% (2/5)