Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Match Prediction- Who Will Win MLC Final 2024?
Published - 28 Jul 2024, 08:09 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:16 AM
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The ultimate battle of Major League 2024 has arrived and Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns are set to battle with each other. The MLC 2024 final takes place on Sunday, July 28.
Both teams were the best performers in the league stage and topped the points table with equal points. They have faced each other in three games in the past. Ahead of the MLC 2024 final, we glance at the Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns prediction.
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Team Analysis
Washington Freedom
Steve Smith is the skipper of Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket 2024. They topped the points table with 11 points and defeated San Francisco Unicorn in the Qualifier to reach the final.
San Francisco Unicorns
Corey Anderson is the skipper of San Francisco Unicorns and they got the 2nd spot in the points table to reach the playoffs. They lost to Washington in the Qualifier but later crushed Texas Super Kings in the Challenger to reach the final.
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Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The match takes place at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas; which is a high-scoring ground. Teams often pile up 180 to 200-plus totals. The flat surface offers assistance to pacers and batters.
Form and Fitness
During the playoffs, there were no injuries to any players from both sides. Hence, all the members who played in the playoffs will be available for the final.
Tactical Acumen
Washington Freedom- They have some powerful batters in the form of Travis Head, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell. They also have pacer Saurabh Netravalkar in brilliant form.
San Francisco Unicorns- They have opener Finn Allen who slammed a century in the last match. Matthew Short and Sanjay Krishnamurthi form a strong middle order and the bowlers have shown powerful teamwork.
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Match Prediction- Who Will Win MLC Final 2024?
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| WF | 180-200 | 160-180 |
| SFU | 180-200 | 160-180 |
Players to perform prediction
Washington Freedom- Travis Head, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, and Rachin Ravindra can impress in the final.
San Francisco Unicorns- Hassan Khan, Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Liam Plunkett, and Corey Anderson have shown wonderful form in MLC 2024.
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for WF in the match: Travis Head or Steve Smith
Who will score the most runs for SF in the match: Finn Allen or Jake Fraser-McGurk
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for WF in the match: Saurabh Netravalkar or Lockie Ferguson
Who will pick the most wickets for SF in the match: Hassan Khan or Pat Cummins
Who will win the Match?
It is quite tough to pick a winner but since Washington Freedom topped the points table and also defeated Francisco in the Qualifier game, they might pull off another victory in the MLC 2024 final. It all depends on how Travis Head and Finn Allen perform for both sides.
Conclusion
The MLC 2024 final is all set to witness a new champion in the tournament. Many Australian players joined the tournament this year and also grabbed a lot of limelight with their performance.
There has been a narrow battle between Washington and San Francisco throughout the tournament and it will be interesting to see who wins the final battle.
