Washington Freedom (WF) will have to face San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) Ongoing match 19 Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 On July 5 at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona. Both the teams are moving into the competition with contrasting momentum as the tournament enters a crucial phase.
Washington Freedom have endured an inconsistent campaign so far, winning three and losing three of their six matches. steve smith’s The team is currently placed fifth in the points table and also has the worst net run rate in the competition. However, they will be high on confidence from their six-wicket win over Los Angeles Knight Riders in their previous encounter and will be keen to continue that momentum.
On the other hand, San Francisco Unicorns are looking to be one of the strongest teams this season. matthew shorts The team has won three of its five matches and boasts the best net run rate in the tournament. The Unicorns had defeated Washington Freedom by eight wickets earlier in the competition and will be looking to complete the double from their rivals.
WF vs SFU, MLC 2026: Match Details
- date and time: July 5, 3:00 AM IST / July 4, 9:30 PM GMT / July 4, 4:30 PM local
- venue: Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona
WF vs. SFU, head-to-head record
Matches played: 6 | Washington won independence: 3 | San Francisco Unicorns won: 3
knight riders cricket field pitch report
The Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona has generally provided challenging batting conditions during MLC 2026. The average first innings score in the opening matches at the venue has been around 140, with the surface providing ample support to both seamers and spinners.
Batsmen are expected to spend some time practicing before playing their shots, as the stroke is not easy to execute. Bowlers who bowl disciplined lengths have had consistent success, making partnerships extremely valuable. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, as teams chasing the target have had better success on this ground so far.
squads
Washington Independence: Steven Smith (captain), Mitchell Owen, Andries Gus (wicketkeeper), Mark Chapman, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obas Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Nikhil Choudhary, Amila Aponso, Asif Mahmood, lockie fergusonGlenn Maxwell, Ian Holland, Ben Dwarshuis, Saurabh Netrawalkar, Lahiru Milantha, Jack Edwards, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammed
San Francisco Unicorn: Matthew Short (captain), Finn Allen (wk), Zia-ul-Haq, Connor Esterhuizen, Saideep Ganesh (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Luan-Dre Pretorius (wk), Ollie Peake, Drew Gomel, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ilyas, Juwany Drysdale, Ravichandran Ashwin, Hasan Khan, Hammad Azam, Aaron Hardy, Anirudh Emmanuel
WF vs SFU, MLC 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- WF won the toss and bowled first
- SFU’s powerplay score: 50-55
- SFU’s total score: 155-165
Case 2:
- SFU won the toss and bowled first
- WF’s powerplay score: 45-50
- WF Total Score: 140-150
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
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