Major League Cricket 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 3: Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom

Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom at a Glance

• The bowling-heavy Washington Freedom team will be counting on the performance of its top bowlers.
• Sikandar Raza, an all-rounder, has recently displayed exceptional batting and bowling.
• Even though little is known about the pitch’s characteristics, the game should be high scoring because the deck will be fresh.

Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom Team Preview

Seattle Orcas

Quinton de Kock, Wayne Parnell, Dasun Shanaka, and Sikandar Raza are the Seattle Orcas’ major acquisitions. The team’s wise choice of adaptable players demonstrates their acumen.  

Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, is still an important player in the middle order despite his current slump. In contrast, Sikandar Raza, an all-rounder from Zimbabwe, has been in superb form over the past few years. Raza, who scored 325 runs and claimed 9 wickets in the World Cup qualifiers, is anticipated to continue his strong play in this match. Beyond his abilities as a wicketkeeper, Quinton de Kock also excels as a batsman. His aggressive tactics during the power-play, when he ruthlessly punishes the bowlers, are particularly well-known.  

Washington Freedom

Despite not having the most well-known T20 players, Washington Freedom made wise choices in signing Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Marco Jansen, Glenn Phillips, Adam Milne, Moises Henriques, and Josh Philippe.

The team’s ability to bowl will be largely relied upon, and they will rely on the knowledge of seasoned players like Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, and Marco Jansen. These four bowlers are capable of completing their four overs allotment in each game and are true wicket-takers. Unfortunately, due to workload concerns, Hasaranga, the team’s prized signing and primary spinner, won’t be available. Tanveer Sangha, a gifted young Australian leg-spinner who has created a name for himself with outstanding performances for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, will take his position in the starting XI.     

Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom Team Playing Squads

Seattle Orcas Squads

Seattle Orcas

Wayne Parnell (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shubham Ranjane, Nauman Anwar, Angelo Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Phani Simhadri

Washington Freedom Squads 

Washington Freedom

Moises Henriques (c), Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Sujith Gowda, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Tanveer Sangha, Glenn Phillips, Anrich Nortje, Josh Philippe, Saurabh Netravalkar

Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom outfield report

Major League Cricket 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 3: Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom

The side that wins the toss would probably choose to field first because this is a new site and the competition is still in its early stages. This is so they can see how the pitch responds.

It’s anticipated that Dallas will experience warm, muggy weather during the game.

The playing conditions of Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas are unknown. The stadium, which was formerly used for baseball, has lately been transformed into a cricket facility.  

Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom Prediction

Winning the toss

• Seattle Orcas

Player of the Match

• Seattle Orcas – Quinton de Kock

Most sixes

• Seattle Orcas – Quinton de Kock
• Washington Freedom – Glenn Phillips

Most wickets

• Seattle Orcas – Sikandar Raza
• Washington Freedom – Tanveer Sangha

Most runs

• Seattle Orcas – Quinton de Kock
• Washington Freedom – Glenn Phillips

Team Scores Batting First

• Seattle Orcas – 185+   
• Washington Freedom – 180+  

According to our prediction, Seattle Orcas will win this match.