• Match: Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom, 8th Match, Major League Cricket 2024
• Date and Time: July 11,  12:30 am GMT( July 12 ) / 06:00 am IST( July 12 ) / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

In Match 6 of Major League Cricket, the Los Angeles Knight Riders set a competitive total of 168/5 in their 20 overs. However, the Seattle Orcas put on a spectacular performance, effortlessly chasing down the target to achieve a 9-wicket victory, finishing at 169/1 in 19.5 overs.

Ryan Rickelton was the standout performer for Seattle, scoring an unbeaten 103 off 66 balls, demonstrating his superb batting skills with a mix of elegant strokes and powerful hits. Quinton de Kock provided strong support with an unbeaten 51 off 46 deliveries, forming a solid partnership that led the Orcas to victory. Nauman Anwar also contributed with a quick 9 runs from 7 balls.

On the bowling front, Zaman Khan played a key role for the Orcas, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs, disrupting the Knight Riders’ momentum. Harmeet Singh also made significant contributions, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs. Cameron Gannon added to the Orcas’ dominant performance by taking 1 wicket for 26 runs in his 4 overs.

In contrast, Match 5 saw the Washington Freedom get off to a strong start against the Texas Super Kings, reaching 62/0 in just 4 overs before rain interrupted play, leading to the match being abandoned. Travis Head was in excellent form, scoring 32 runs off 12 balls, while captain Steven Smith supported with 26 runs off 13 deliveries, ensuring a brisk start for Washington.

For the Texas Super Kings, Saurabh Netravalkar was effective with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs, breaking partnerships and controlling the run rate. Akeal Hosein and Justin Dill each took a wicket, with Hosein conceding 32 runs in 3 overs and Dill giving up 35 runs in his 3 overs, before the rain brought an early end to the promising match.

Seattle Orcas: Heinrich Klaasen (c), Ryan Rickelton, Nauman Anwar, Quinton de Kock (wk), Shubham Ranjane, Imad Wasim, Hamad Azam, Harmeet Singh, Nandre Burger, Zaman Khan, Cameron Gannon.

Washington Freedom: Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Saurabh Netravalkar, Andrie Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Justin Dill, Akeal Hosein.

Who will win the toss? – Seattle Orcas
Who will win the match? – Washington Freedom

Captain: Marco Jansen
Vice-Captain: Nauman Anwar

Andries Gous, Obus Pienaar, Shubham Ranjane, Rachin Ravindra, Justin Dill, Imad Wasim, Harmeet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Zaman Khan.

This venue has witnessed some significant run chases, and there is usually some assistance for the bowlers early in the game. Both captains will likely consider this when deciding at the toss. Therefore, the team winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.

The pitch report indicates a surface with fast pace and bounce, which is advantageous for pace bowlers who can exploit these conditions effectively. While batsmen can look forward to a decent batting surface, spin bowlers will find average assistance, offering some help but not being overly favorable. Overall, the pitch ensures a balanced contest between bat and ball, providing opportunities for both pace and spin bowlers to make an impact on the game.

On matchday in Texas, USA, the weather is cool at 13.6°C with clear skies. A gentle wind of 2.70 kmph contributes to a pleasant playing environment. With no cloud cover and minimal chance of rain, the conditions are ideal for an uninterrupted game.

• Stadium: Grand Prairie Stadium
• City: Dallas
• Capacity: 7000
• Host To: Texas Super Kings