Dream11 Preview: Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas – Match 26, MLC 2025

Match 26 of the 2025 Major League Cricket pits defending champions Washington Freedom against in-form Seattle Orcas at Lauderhill’s Central Broward Regional Park, with the action starting at 4:30 AM IST on July 5. With Freedom aiming to cement their playoff position, Orcas fight to keep hopes alive.

Pitch & Conditions

The Lauderhill surface offers early assistance to pacers with moisture and bounce, while batting becomes easier as the pitch settles. Toss-winning captains are likely to bowl first, making 165–190 a competitive first-innings target.

Players to Watch

Washington Freedom

• Mitchell Owen (All‑rounder): A standout performer with both bat and ball this season—295 runs and 14 wickets across MLC 2025. Pick him as captain for high fantasy points.

• Glenn Maxwell (Captain): Explosive batter and handy leg-spin option, ideal for power-hitting fantasy points.

• Saurabh Netravalkar (Bowler): Reliable with early swing and containment potential.

• Jack Edwards (All‑rounder): Consistent with eight wickets and handy lower‑order batting contributions.

Seattle Orcas

• Shimron Hetmyer (Batter): Blistering form with tremendous strike rate—scored 78 off 37 recently. Perfect vice-captain pick for Grand Leagues.

• Shayan Jahangir (Wicketkeeper‑batter): In-form opener with recent 36 off 27 and dependable starts.

• Harmeet Singh (Bowler): Joint-leading wicket-taker for Orcas—economical and consistent in middle overs.

• Kyle Mayers (All‑rounder): The only consistent performer for Orcas, contributing with both bat and occasional strikes with the ball.

Dream11 Strategy Tips

• Captain: Mitchell Owen – for his all-round value and match-winning potential.

• Vice‑captain: Shimron Hetmyer – offers high ceiling scoring potential even if Orcas lose.

• Balance your team by selecting two wicketkeepers (Andries Gous, Jahangir), solid top-order batters, flexible all-rounders, and a mix of pacers and spinners from both teams.

Match Outlook

Washington Freedom look solid favorites given their consistent form, head-to-head record (2–1), and strong depth in bat and ball. Maintaining momentum is key as they aim for a top-two finish. The Orcas, though revitalized, remain underdogs but must play fearlessly to upset the stronger side.

Fantasy teams picking players from Freedom (especially Owen, Maxwell, Netravalkar) backed by high ceiling Orcas picks (Hetmyer, Mayers, Harmeet) could deliver big point hauls.

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