Washington Freedom (WAS) lock horns with Seattle Orcas (SEA) in match No. 9 of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland.
The MLC 2025 season’s finalists Washington Freedom are currently third in the points table after playing two games. They have managed to win one while losing the other. On the other hand, the Seattle Orcas sits bottom in the points table with just one win in three matches.
The two teams have met each other once already in the ongoing season where
Seattle Orcas clinched a five-wicket win over Washington-based franchise. This certainly adds another layer of excitement to this contest.
WAS vs SEA: Match Details
| Match | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas, Match 9, Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, June 26, 7:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue |
Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Oakland Coliseum, Oakland: Pitch Report
The venue of Oakland Coliseum, Oakland has just hosted one match in the ongoing Major League Cricket 2026. The pitch at this venue has assistance for both batters and bowlers. The small dimensions of the ground certainly gives batters a clear advantage. But, there was a hint of uneven bounce in the wicket during the match between San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings.
WAS vs SEA: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won By WAS | 3 |
| Won By SEA | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Meeting | July 11, 2024 (WAS Won) |
| Most Recent Meeting | June 19, 2026 (SEA Won) |
WAS vs NY: Predicted Playing XIs
Washington Freedom:
Steven Smith(c), Mitchell Owen, Mark Chapman, Andries Gous(w), Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Ian Holland, Asif Mehmood, Saurabh Netravalkar.
Seattle Orcas:
Tim Seifert(w), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis(c), Dasun Shanaka, Ali Sheikh, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Jasdeep Singh, Ottneil Baartman
WAS vs SEA: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Mitchell Owen
The Washington Freedom opener Mitchell Owen will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. He has been in sensational form this season with the bat, scoring 216 runs in just two innings with a stunning strike rate of 232.26. He also played a breathtaking knock of 155 against MI New York.
Probable Best Bowler: Jasdeep Singh
The right-arm pacer Jasdeep Singh will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. He has picked up six wickets in just three innings, with a bowling average of 17.67. Jasdeep will want to continue his great form with the ball in the upcoming matches as well.
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