Washington Freedom (WAS) will be playing against San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in the Qualifier of the Major League Cricket, 2024 at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, on July 26 at 06:00 AM IST.

WAS vs SF (Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns), Qualifier - Match Information

Match: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns, Qualifier
Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas

WAS vs SF (Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns), Qualifier Preview

In their previous encounter in this tournament, Sanjay Krishnamurthi was the Man of the Match. Steven Smith scored the highest fantasy points for Washington Freedom with 87 match fantasy points while Sanjay Krishnamurthi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for San Francisco Unicorns with 108 match fantasy points.

WAS vs SF, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 150 runs.

Weather Report for Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas

The temperature is expected to be around 28°C and humidity is expected to be around 67%. 3.75 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. 

WAS vs SF, Head-to-Head

In the only match played between these two teams, San Francisco Unicorns beat Washington Freedom. The batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

WAS vs SF Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Steven Smith 5 175 43.8 0 - 56, 57, 8, 42, 12 -
Travis Head 5 217 43.4 0 - 56, 53, 54, 54, 0 -
Finn Allen 5 123 24.6 0 - 0, 77, 2, 34, 10 -
  1. Steven Peter Devereux Smith

    Steven Smith is a batter with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 175 runs.

  2. Travis Michael Head

    Travis Head is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Travis Head has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 217 runs.

  3. Finnley Hugh Allen

    Finn Allen is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Finn Allen has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last few matches, this player has scored 0, 77, 2, 34 and 10 runs.

WAS vs SF Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Andrew Tye 4 8 8 8 15.3 0, 0, 8, 0, 0 3, 1, 0, 0, 4
Lockie Ferguson 5 0 - 9 14 - 0, 2, 2, 4, 1
Matt Henry 4 12 12 2 67 0, 0, 12, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
  1. Andrew James Tye

    Andrew Tye can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Andrew Tye has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 15.3. Andrew Tye has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

    Lockie Ferguson is a bowler with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lockie Ferguson is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 14. 

  3. Matthew James Henry

    Matt Henry is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.6. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Matt Henry has taken 2 wickets at an average of 67.

WAS vs SF Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Hassan Khan 3 76 76 4 10.3 0, 32, 0, 44, 0 0, 0, 3, 0, 1
Sanjay Krishnamurthi 5 137 34.3 0 - 79, 10, 1, 30, 17 -
Obus Pienaar 5 84 84 4 2.3 33, 1, 31, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 4, 0
  1. Mohammad Hassan Khan

    Hassan Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 76 runs. Hassan Khan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 10.3 per match. 

  2. Sanjay Prasad Krishnamurthi

    Sanjay Krishnamurthi is an all-rounder with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Sanjay Krishnamurthi is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 79, 10, 1, 30 and 17 runs.

  3. Abraham Jacobus Pienaar

    Obus Pienaar is an all-rounder with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Obus Pienaar has scored 84 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.

WAS vs SF Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sanjay Krishnamurthi 5 137 34.3 0 - 79, 10, 1, 30, 17 -
Steven Smith 5 175 43.8 0 - 56, 57, 8, 42, 12 -
Travis Head 5 217 43.4 0 - 56, 53, 54, 54, 0 -
Josh Inglis 5 79 19.8 0 - 45, 24, 1, 8, 1 -
Corey Anderson 3 63 - 3 11.7 0, 0, 4, 59, 0 2, 1, 0, 0, 0
Andries Gous 5 123 61.5 0 - 29, 15, 59, 15, 5 -

The top point-getters for Washington Freedom are Steven Smith with 87 match fantasy points, Travis Head with 83 match fantasy points and Andries Gous with 48 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for San Francisco Unicorns are Sanjay Krishnamurthi with 108 match fantasy points, Josh Inglis with 72 match fantasy points and Corey Anderson with 52 match fantasy points.

WAS vs SF Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Hassan Khan 3 76 76 4 10.3 0, 32, 0, 44, 0 0, 0, 3, 0, 1
Sanjay Krishnamurthi 5 137 34.3 0 - 79, 10, 1, 30, 17 -
Steven Smith 5 175 43.8 0 - 56, 57, 8, 42, 12 -
Matthew Short 3 79 26.3 3 17 0, 19, 4, 0, 56 0, 0, 0, 3, 0
Travis Head 5 217 43.4 0 - 56, 53, 54, 54, 0 -
  1. Mohammad Hassan Khan

    Hassan Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 76 runs. Hassan Khan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 10.3 per match. 

  2. Sanjay Prasad Krishnamurthi

    Sanjay Krishnamurthi is an all-rounder with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Sanjay Krishnamurthi is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 79, 10, 1, 30 and 17 runs.

  3. Steven Peter Devereux Smith

    Steven Smith is a batter with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 175 runs.

  4. Matthew William Short

    Matthew Short is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Matthew Short has scored 79 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 17 per match. 

  5. Travis Michael Head

    Travis Head is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Travis Head has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 217 runs.

WAS vs SF 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, Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Juanoy Drysdale

Washington Freedom (WAS) Squad: Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Akeal Hosein, Andries Gous, Amila Aponso, Mukhtar Ahmed, Travis Head, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Justin Dill, Andrew Tye, Lahiru Milantha, Jasdeep Singh, Rachin Ravindra, Jack Edwards, Marco Jansen, Akhilesh Reddy and Yasir Mohammad

WAS vs SF Possible Playing XI

San Francisco Unicorns (SF) Possible Playing XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Finn Allen, Tajinder Singh, Josh Inglis, Sherfane Rutherford, Haris Rauf, Matt Henry, Hassan Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Juanoy Drysdale and Corey Anderson

Washington Freedom (WAS) Possible Playing XI: Travis Head, Steven Smith, Andries Gous, Mukhtar Ahmed, Andrew Tye, Saurabh Netravalkar, Akeal Hosein, Rachin Ravindra, Justin Dill, Jack Edwards and Obus Pienaar

WAS vs SF Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Josh Inglis

Batters: Steven Smith, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Travis Head and Obus Pienaar

All-Rounders: Hassan Khan, Matthew Short and Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Akeal Hosein and Matt Henry

Captain: Andrew Tye

Vice-Captain: Hassan Khan

Photo credit: Imago