The WF vs SO fantasy team prediction for MLC 2026 Match 9 at Oakland Coliseum in California on Friday June 26 2026 is here. Match starts at 1:30 AM local time which is 6:00 AM IST.
Washington Freedom are the 2025 MLC runners-up. They topped the league stage last year with 8 wins from 10 matches. They have Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Owen in their squad. This is a serious team.
Seattle Orcas beat Washington Freedom in Match 3 of MLC 2026 just days ago. Seattle won that match in 17.4 overs chasing 217 with 219 for 5. It was a statement win for a team coming off their worst ever MLC season. Tonight Washington want revenge at Oakland.
WF vs SO Match Details
Match: WF vs SO, 9th T20, MLC 2026
Date: Friday June 26 2026 / 6:00 AM IST
Time: 1:30 AM PDT / 6:00 AM IST
Venue: Oakland Coliseum California
Washington Captain: Steve Smith
Seattle Captain: Sikandar Raza
Live TV India: Star Sports 2
Live Streaming India: JioHotstar
Team Form Last 5
Washington Freedom last 5 form: W L L W W
Three wins from five. Their two most recent matches in MLC 2026 are a loss to Seattle Orcas in Match 3 and a win over MI New York in Match 5. That win over defending champions MINY showed real quality.
Seattle Orcas last 5 form: W L L L W
Two wins from five. Seattle’s only MLC 2026 win came in Match 3 against Washington Freedom when they chased 217 in 17.4 overs. Before that loss to Texas Super Kings in Match 1 where Seattle posted 220 for 2 and TSK chased it with 1.3 overs to spare.
MLC 2026 form specifically:
Washington Freedom: P2 W1 L1 NRR plus 0.003, 2 Points
Seattle Orcas: P2 W1 L1 NRR plus 0.304, 2 Points
Both teams level on 2 points. Seattle have a better NRR. But Washington have the deeper squad with more international quality across every department.
Head to Head WF vs SO
Washington Freedom lead this head to head 3 wins to 2 from the last 5 meetings.
SO won, 3rd T20 MLC 2026, WF 216 all out in 20 overs vs SO 219 for 5 in 17.4 overs
WF won, 26th T20 MLC 2025, SO 82 all out in 17.4 overs vs WF 86 for 2 in 9.2 overs
WF won, 4th T20 MLC 2025, SO 145 for 9 in 20 overs vs WF 149 for 5 in 13.3 overs
WF won, 8th T20 MLC 2024, SO 124 in 19.4 overs vs WF 127 for 5 in 18.2 overs
SO won, 3rd T20 MLC 2023, WF 144 for 7 in 20 overs vs SO 148 for 5 in 19.4 overs
Seattle beat Washington in the most recent meeting in Match 3 of MLC 2026. That was a big chase at Grand Prairie. At Oakland the conditions and the pitch are different. Washington will be using that motivation.
Points Table MLC 2026
Looking at the available data from Crex both teams sit on 2 points from 2 matches. Oakland is Washington’s strongest venue historically. They won the MLC 2025 playoff Eliminator at Oakland when Mitchell Owen’s all-round brilliance took them through.
Oakland Coliseum Pitch Report
9 matches at Oakland Coliseum across MLC history.
Matches: 9
Average 1st innings: 193
Average 2nd innings: 148
Highest total: 269 for 5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom
Lowest total: 60 all out by Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings
Highest chase: 203 for 3 by MI New York vs Seattle Orcas
Lowest defended: 269 for 5
Win batting first: 67 percent
Win bowling first: 33 percent
Pace vs Spin at Oakland:
Pace: 77 wickets at 63 percent
Spin: 45 wickets at 37 percent
Oakland is a batters paradise. Average first innings of 193 is the highest at any MLC venue. Teams batting first win 67 percent of the time. There have been totals of 269, 245, 220 and 219 posted at this ground. It is not a ground where you restrict teams easily.
Toss verdict: Bat first. 67 percent win rate for the batting side. No hesitation at this venue.
Par score: 190 or above batting first. At Oakland under 180 is below par. A total of 200 or above makes the game very hard to chase. The lowest successful chase here is 203.
Recent matches at Oakland:
MI New York beat Seattle Orcas, 9th T20 MLC 2025, MINY 203 for 3 in 19 overs chasing SO 200 for 5 in 20 overs
Washington Freedom beat LA Knight Riders, 8th T20 MLC 2025, WF 208 for 5 in 20 overs vs LAKR 95 all out in 16.3 overs
Texas Super Kings beat Seattle Orcas, 7th T20 MLC 2025, TSK 153 for 6 vs SO 60 all out in 13.5 overs
Weather Report Oakland June 26
Temperature: 13.5 degrees Celsius
Conditions: Mostly cloudy
Humidity: 85 percent
Rain chance: 0 percent
No rain at all. The match will go the full 20 overs. 13.5 degrees is cold for a T20 match in California but Oakland in late June evenings can be cool. High humidity at 85 percent combined with mostly cloudy conditions could help the ball swing early in the powerplay. Both pace attacks will be hoping for movement in the first 3 or 4 overs.
Washington Freedom Playing XI
Washington have arguably the most star-studded batting lineup in MLC 2026. Steve Smith captains and bats at the top. Glenn Maxwell is their X-factor who can win any match from any position. Rachin Ravindra gives them a left-hand option at the top. Mitchell Owen was Player of the Series in MLC 2025. Marco Jansen gives them serious left-arm pace.
Confirmed WF squad from Crex: Steve Smith (C), Andries Gous (WK), Lahiru Milantha, Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Mitchell Owen, Marco Jansen, Mukhtar Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Nikhil Chaudhary, Amila Aponso
Expected WF XI: Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (WK), Steve Smith (C), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Mark Chapman, Jack Edwards, Ian Holland, Marco Jansen, Mukhtar Ahmed, Amila Aponso
Seattle Orcas Playing XI
Seattle’s batting firepower includes Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Matthew Breetzke and Kyle Mayers. Sikandar Raza leads and provides off-spin. Jason Behrendorff is their best pace option. Tanveer Sangha bowls leg-spin.
Expected SO XI: Sikandar Raza (C), Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers, Tim Seifert (WK), Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil
Key Players to Watch
Three wins from Washington’s last five have all had Maxwell at the centre of them. He bats wherever the team needs him and his ability to hit 6 sixes in an over on any given day makes him the most dangerous player at Oakland. At a ground with an average first innings of 193 he could score anywhere from 20 to 80 depending on when he comes in.
Seattle’s most dangerous batter and their form player. In Match 3 against Washington he was outstanding in the chase of 217. He can bat in the top six and bowl right-arm medium pace. Stoinis is the difference between Seattle being competitive and Seattle being special.
Washington’s Player of the Series in MLC 2025. He scored 313 runs and took 14 wickets across the season. He bats and bowls. At Oakland where he has played before and done well he is Washington’s most complete all-round option.
The best left-arm pacer in this match. At Oakland in cloudy conditions with 85 percent humidity Jansen could swing the ball both ways in the powerplay and take wickets against Seattle’s top order before they settle.
The Seattle captain and their off-spin option. He will bowl 4 overs in the middle and his batting in the top order provides a platform. He played a key role in Seattle’s Match 3 win. Whether he can do it again at Oakland is the question.
Team Comparison Overall Stats
WF in last 10 matches:
Win percentage: 70 percent
Average Score: 167
Highest Score: 245
Lowest Score: 44
SO in last 10 matches:
Win percentage: 40 percent
Average Score: 170
Highest Score: 238
Lowest Score: 82
Washington win 70 percent compared to Seattle’s 40 percent. But Seattle’s average score is actually slightly higher at 170 versus 167. And Seattle have the better NRR in MLC 2026 right now. Washington’s lowest score of 44 shows their vulnerability when things go wrong and their bowling is put under pressure early. Seattle’s 0 for 5 start in MLC 2025 also shows they can collapse completely when not right.
At Oakland both teams have shown they can post massive totals. This should be a high scoring match.
Match Prediction
Washington Freedom are favourites at home. Their squad has more quality across every department. Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen and Marco Jansen is a lineup that would challenge any team in any format. Their 70 percent win rate backs that up.
But Seattle beat them 5 days ago. That matters. Teams with momentum in short tournaments are dangerous. Stoinis is in form. Hetmyer can win a match in one over. Raza will keep Seattle competitive even when the big hitters fail.
The key is the toss. At Oakland batting first wins 67 percent. If Washington win the toss and bat first and Maxwell and Owen fire they could post 200 plus and put this beyond Seattle. If Seattle win the toss and bowl first they give themselves the 33 percent advantage and remove Washington’s biggest weapon which is their ability to set massive first innings totals.
Our prediction: Washington Freedom to win. Not comfortably but by 15 to 20 runs in a high scoring match that goes down to the last 5 overs.
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Best Fantasy XI WF vs SO MLC 2026
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | Washington Freedom | Batter |
| Andries Gous | Washington Freedom | Wicketkeeper |
| Steve Smith | Washington Freedom | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell (C) | Washington Freedom | All-Rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis (VC) | Seattle Orcas | All-Rounder |
| Mitchell Owen | Washington Freedom | All-Rounder |
| Sikandar Raza | Seattle Orcas | All-Rounder |
| Marco Jansen | Washington Freedom | Bowler |
| Jason Behrendorff | Seattle Orcas | Bowler |
| Tanveer Sangha | Seattle Orcas | Bowler |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Seattle Orcas | Batter |
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
At Oakland where average first innings is 193 Maxwell is the player who can take any total from 160 to 220 in the space of 8 to 10 balls. He bats wherever the team needs him and he bowls off-spin in the middle overs. The highest ceiling player in this match.
Vice Captain: Marcus Stoinis
He bats and bowls and his form in MLC 2026 has been outstanding. He chased 217 with Seattle in Match 3. At Oakland’s big ground his ability to hit over the top and his medium pace bowling make him a consistent all-round points scorer.
Differential Pick: Mitchell Owen
He was Player of the Series in MLC 2025 and was outstanding at Oakland specifically. Low ownership expected because Maxwell and Smith will get most of the Washington batting selections. If Owen gets a big knock and takes a couple of wickets the differential points will be significant.
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Q: What time does WF vs SO MLC 2026 match start in India?
A: The WF vs SO match starts at 6:00 AM IST on Friday June 26 2026. Local start time in Oakland is 1:30 AM PDT on June 26.
Q: Where can I watch WF vs SO MLC 2026 live in India?
A: Star Sports 2 on TV and JioHotstar for live streaming.
Q: What is the pitch report for Oakland Coliseum for WF vs SO?
A: Oakland Coliseum is the highest scoring venue in MLC with an average first innings of 193. Teams batting first win 67 percent of matches here. The highest total at Oakland is 269 for 5. A score of 190 or above batting first is a strong target. Pace bowlers take 63 percent of all wickets at this venue.
Q: What is the head to head record between Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas?
A: Washington Freedom lead the head to head 3 wins to 2 from the last 5 MLC meetings. However Seattle beat Washington in Match 3 of MLC 2026 just days ago when they chased 217 in 17.4 overs. The most recent result belongs to Seattle.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for WF vs SO MLC 2026 fantasy team?
A: Glenn Maxwell is our top captain pick. At Oakland’s high scoring venue his ability to go from 0 to 60 in 5 overs gives him the highest fantasy ceiling of any player in this match. Marcus Stoinis is the best vice captain given his outstanding form in MLC 2026 with both bat and ball.
Q: Who is the captain of Washington Freedom in MLC 2026?
A: Steve Smith is the captain of Washington Freedom in MLC 2026.
Q: Who is the captain of Seattle Orcas in MLC 2026?
A: Sikandar Raza is the captain of Seattle Orcas in MLC 2026. He took over the captaincy during the 2025 season and has been confirmed as captain for 2026.
Q: Can Seattle Orcas beat Washington Freedom again in MLC 2026?
A: Seattle beat Washington in Match 3 of MLC 2026 by chasing 217 with 14 balls to spare. They can absolutely do it again. Stoinis and Hetmyer give Seattle genuine match-winning ability. But Washington are favourites at Oakland where they have a strong record and the toss advantage heavily favours the batting side.