MLC 2026: Match 3, SEA vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom?

Seattle Orcas (SEA) will take on Washington Freedom (WAS) in Match No. 3 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20.

The Orcas will be eager to bounce back after suffering a defeat in their opening game of the season. Marcus Stoinis' side struggled to make an impact. Having undergone significant changes to their squad ahead of the new campaign, Seattle will be keen to register their first victory and gain some early momentum in the tournament. 

Meanwhile, the 2025 finalists Washington Freedom begin their competition with this fixture. Freedom were the standout team in the previous edition, finishing at the top of the league stage before losing the final. Led by Steve Smith, they possess a well-balanced squad packed with international stars and will look to start their campaign on a winning note.

SEA vs WAS: Match Details

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas: Pitch Report

The Grand Prairie Stadium is known to be a batting paradise, and will host this crucial match. The opening match of the 2026 season was played at the same venue, and it was a high-scoring thriller. The fact that both the teams crossed 200-run mark shows the flat nature of the wicket here. 

SEA vs WAS: Head-to-Head T20 Record

SEA vs WAS: Predicted Playing XIs

Seattle Orcas:

Tim Seifert(w), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis(c), Dasun Shanaka, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Ottneil Baartman, Harmeet Singh, Ali Sheikh

Washington Freedom:

Andries Gous, Mark Chapman, Steven Smith (c), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Nikhil Chaudhary, Marco Jansen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Yasir Mohammad 

SEA vs WAS: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Tim Seifert 

The enigmatic wicketkeeper-batter from New Zealand, Tim Seifert was the star for Seattle Orcas in their opening match of 2026 season. He smashed a sensational hundred against Texas Super Kings, scoring 104 runs in just 66 balls. 

Probable Best Bowler: Lockie Ferguson

Washington Freedom's pacer Lockie Ferguson will be bowler to watch out for in this contest. He is one of the most experienced pacers in T20s, and can dismantle any batting attack on his day. If there is any assistance for the pacers from the pitch, he can create an impact. 

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