Texas Super Kings (TEX) and Washington Freedom (WAS) will face each other in Qualifier 1 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday, July 09. Notably, this is the second time these two sides will lock horns this season, with the earlier clash being won by the Super Kings by 43 runs.
Both teams were at their best during the league stage. Texas won seven out of their ten league games and finished second on the points table. The Faf du Plessis-led side will be looking to play the same brand of cricket they have played throughout the season, and get a direct entry to the summit clash.
Meanwhile, the Washington-based team topped the points tally after winning eight out of ten league games played. The winner of Qualifier 1 will straightaway walk into the finals, while the losing team will have one more shot at the trophy, as it will play Challenger.
Match Details
| Match | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom, Qualifier 1, MLC 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, July 09, 5:30 am (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won by Texas Super Kings | 1 |
| Won by Washington Freedom | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First-ever Fixture | July 9, 2024 |
| Most-recent Fixture | July 3, 2025 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Texas Super Kings
Smit Patel(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Adam Milne
Washington Freedom
Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell(c), Mukhtar Ahmed, Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Faf du Plessis
Texas Super Kings’ skipper Faf du Plessis has had a major role to play for his team and is currently the top scorer for them in the tournament. In his nine innings, the right-handed batter has managed to hit 409 runs at an average of 51.12. The South African will be looking to carry the same form in the upcoming game.
Probable Best Bowler: Adam Milne
Adam Milne has been the best bowler for his team this season. He is the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 scalps in five games at an economy of 6.67. Milne will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders and will be looking to take crucial wickets in the coming contest.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling First to win the match
Scenario 1
- Texas Super Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 60-65
- WAS: 210-220
- Texas Super Kings win the match.
Scenario 2
- Washington Freedom win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 65-70
- TEX: 220-230
- Washington Freedom win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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