MLC 2024: Match 8, SEA vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between SEA vs WAS?

Seattle Orcas (SEA) will clash against Washington Freedom (WAS) in Match 8 of the Major League Cricket (MLC 2024), at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, on July 12. Orcas are reeling in the bottom of the points table with one win in two games and a negative Net Run Rate of 1.172. On the other hand, Washington Freedom have the same stats but with an extra point and a positive NRR of 0.522 and sit in the second spot. 

Washington won their first game against Mumbai Indians New York by DLS method and four runs. Their next game against the Texas Super Kings was washed out due to rain and the upcoming game would define their course in the tournament. Talking about Orcas, they were handed a comprehensive defeat by MI New York by six wickets in the first game and followed by a heft defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Knight Riders.

Match Details 

Pitch Report

The Dallas pitch favours batters throughout the game and the bowlers have to toil hard to get wickets. Spinners enjoy the bounce they get from the deck but the turn would be minimal. The weather will be partly cloudy and with less than a 10 percent chance of rain.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing 11 for SEA vs WAS, Match 8

Seattle Orcas: 

Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, Shubham Ranjane, Imad Wasim, Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell (c), Harmeet Singh, Obed McCoy, Cameron Gannon

Washington Freedom: 

Jack Edwards, Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith (c), Obus Pienaar, Akeal Hosein, Marco Jansen, Amilia Aponso, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar

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Probable Top Performers from SEA vs WAS

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Steven Smith had an underwhelming T20I outing ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The batter was subsequently left out of the World Cup squad. But he seems to be in good touch in the ongoing MLC 2024, amassing 72 runs in two games and remaining unbeaten in both.

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Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Saurabh Netravalkar proved his mettle in the T20 World Cup 2024 for the USA. He was a revelation for the minnows as he dismantled Pakistan's lineup. He has continued the same momentum in the MLC 2024, picking five wickets in two games at an average of 13.67. 

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           Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1 

Seattle Orcas win the toss and opt to bat

Powerplay: 45-55

SEA: 170-190

Seattle Orcas win the match

 Scenario 2 

Washington Freedom win the toss and opt to bat

Powerplay: 40-50

WAS: 160-170

Washington Freedom win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.