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Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings are set to face off in Qualifier 1 of Major League Cricket 2025 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, with the match scheduled for July 9 at 12:00 am GMT. Both teams have been standout performers this season, finishing in the top two after the league stage. Washington Freedom, the defending champions, topped the table with eight wins in ten matches, showcasing remarkable consistency and momentum, including a dominant run of eight victories in their last nine games. Texas Super Kings, led by Faf du Plessis, also impressed with seven wins, and notably defeated Washington Freedom by 43 runs in their most recent encounter, which gives them a psychological edge heading into this clash.
Key players to watch include Mitchell Owen, the leading run-scorer for Washington Freedom this season, and Du Plessis, who has been prolific for Texas Super Kings. Both sides are expected to field their strongest XIs, with Washington possibly bringing in Lockie Ferguson for extra firepower on a flat pitch, while Texas are likely to stick with the combination that served them well in their last outing.
With a direct spot in the final at stake, expect a fiercely competitive contest. While Texas have the confidence from their recent win, Washington’s overall balance and form make them slight favorites in what promises to be a close and thrilling playoff battle.
WAS vs TEX Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 06 | TEX won: 05| WAS won: 01 | No Results: 00
WAS vs TEX Match Details:
- Date and Time: July 9, 5:30 am IST / 12:00 am GMT/ 7:00 pm LOCAL (July 8)
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is generally known for being batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce that allows batters to play their shots freely. Early on, the surface tends to favour stroke-makers, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, as the game progresses, spinners and seamers with clever variations can find some assistance, especially during the middle overs when the pitch can slow down slightly. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and put runs on the board, as chasing under lights can bring the bowlers into play with some extra movement and grip. Overall, fans can expect a high-scoring contest, but bowlers who adapt quickly to the conditions could still make a significant impact.
WAS vs TEX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous
- Batters: Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Shubham Ranjane
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen
- Bowler: Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad
WAS vs TEX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Phillips (vc)
- Choice 2: Marcus Stoinis(c), Rachin Ravindra (vc)
WAS vs TEX Dream11 Prediction backups:
Smit Patel, Donovan Ferreira, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar
WAS vs TEX Dream11 team today’s match (July 9, 12:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Texas Super Kings: Smit Patel (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Adam Milne, Milind Kumar, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Mohsin, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Stephen Wiig, Joshua Tromp, Adam Khan
Washington Freedom: Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell (c), Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Jack Edwards, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Amila Aponso, Justin Dill, Mark Adair, Lockie Ferguson, Lahiru Milantha, Matthew Forde, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad
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