Match 18 of the Major League Cricket, 2024 will be played between San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas. The match will be played at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas on 21st July 2024 at 06:00 AM IST.
SF vs SEA (San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas, Match 18
Date: 21st July 2024
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
SF vs SEA (San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas), Match 18 Preview
San Francisco Unicorns have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Seattle Orcas have played 5 matches in the series and are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
In their previous encounter in this series, Liam Plunkett was the Man of the Match and Matthew Short scored the highest fantasy points for San Francisco Unicorns with 123 match fantasy points. In comparison, Cameron Gannon topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Seattle Orcas with 115 match fantasy points.
San Francisco Unicorns beat MI New York by 3 runs in their previous encounter. The top fantasy player for San Francisco Unicorns was Matthew Short who scored 97 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Los Angeles Knight Riders, Seattle Orcas lost by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Seattle Orcas was Ryan Rickelton who scored 142 fantasy points.
SF vs SEA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 145 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. Depending on the ground conditions today, the team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl.
Weather Report for Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
Temperature will hover around 31.87 °C and humidity is expected to be around 39%. Winds at a speed of 5.64 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SF vs SEA, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, San Francisco Unicorns won against Seattle Orcas. All-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SF vs SEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Ryan David Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 243 runs at an average of 60.8 per match. - Finnley Hugh Allen
Finn Allen is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Finn Allen has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is an opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 109 runs at an average of 21.8 per match. - Hammad Azam
Hammad Azam can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Hammad Azam has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 36 runs at an average of 18 per match. Hammad Azam is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 27 per match. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
SF vs SEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Patrick James Cummins
Pat Cummins has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Pat Cummins bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 110. - Liam Edward Plunkett
Liam Plunkett has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Liam Plunkett bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in recent matches. Liam Plunkett has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches, he played here and has taken 3 wickets. - Cameron John Gannon
Cameron Gannon is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Cameron Gannon has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.7. He has been very successful against this team, taking 7 wickets in the recent matches.
SF vs SEA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 93 runs averaging 31 per match. Matthew Short can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in recent matches has taken 4 wickets at an average of 10.5 per match. - Mohammad Hassan Khan
Hassan Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Hassan Khan has scored 73 runs averaging 24.3 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 8.3 wickets per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Hassan Khan played here and has taken 4 wickets. - Gampalage Shehan Naveendra De Fonseka Gunawarna Jayasuriya
Shehan Jayasuriya is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 81 runs at an average of 27 per match. Shehan Jayasuriya also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket at an average of 17 per match.
SF vs SEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 93 runs at an average of 31 per match. Matthew Short can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, Short has taken 4 wickets at an average of 10.5 per match. - Mohammad Hassan Khan
Hassan Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 73 runs at an average of 24.3 per match. Hassan Khan also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 8.3 per match. - Sanjay Prasad Krishnamurthi
Sanjay Krishnamurthi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sanjay Krishnamurthi has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 60 runs averaging 15 per match. Sanjay Krishnamurthi is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Ryan David Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 243 runs at an average of 60.8 per match. - Gampalage Shehan Naveendra De Fonseka Gunawarna Jayasuriya
Shehan Jayasuriya is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Shehan Jayasuriya is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 81 runs at an average of 27 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
SF vs SEA Squad Information
San Francisco Unicorns (SF) Squad: Liam Plunkett, Corey Anderson, Jahmar Hamilton, Pat Cummins, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Carmi le Roux, Wiaan Mulder, Josh Inglis, Hassan Khan, Finn Allen, Abrar Ahmed, Tajinder Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Haris Rauf, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karima Gore, Brody Couch and Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Seattle Orcas (SEA) Squad: Hammad Azam, Imad Wasim, Cameron Gannon, Quinton de Kock, Harmeet Singh, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, Shubham Ranjane, Michael Bracewell, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Nauman Anwar, Keemo Paul, Nandre Burger, Aaron Jones, Zaman Khan, Ayan Desai and Ali Sheikh
SF vs SEA Possible Playing XI
San Francisco Unicorns (SF) Possible Playing XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Finn Allen, Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Hassan Khan, Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Corey Anderson
Seattle Orcas (SEA) Possible Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, Hammad Azam, Heinrich Klaasen, Aaron Jones, Cameron Gannon, Zaman Khan, Nandre Burger, Harmeet Singh, Imad Wasim and Shehan Jayasuriya
SF vs SEA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock
Batters: Finn Allen and Hammad Azam
All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Hassan Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shehan Jayasuriya, Harmeet Singh and Imad Wasim
Bowler: Zaman Khan
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-Captain: Zaman Khan
Photo credit: Imago
