San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom Preview & Prediction | 2026 Major League Cricket | Challenger
Following their stunning Eliminator chase against MI New York, the highest in men’s T20 history, Washington Freedom head into the Challenger vs San Francisco Unicorns riding the crest of a wave.
Date & time:
Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California, USA
Weather: Highs of 19c come the start of play with sunshine and a moderate breeze.
How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV
San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom prediction
Records galore were broken in a memorable Major League Cricket eliminator between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns. A record 51 sixes were struck over the course of this match as three players scored centuries for the first time in a men’s T20 fixture. Andries Gous became the first ever USA player to strike a Major League Cricket hundred with an incredible 132 from just 51 balls. Gous and Steve Smith put on 241 from 89 balls, the second highest partnership in T20 history as Washington Freedom chased down a men’s T20 record 267 runs with six wickets remaining to beat MI New York.
All of this took place whilst San Francisco Unicorns had to reflect on losing by seven runs to Los Angeles Knight Riders in the qualifier and whilst they’ve benefitted with more recovery and planning time, they are coming up against a team on top of the world when it comes to belief and confidence. Washington have now won their last three games and beat the Unicorns in their most recent head-to-head. All the signs suggest that backing Washington is the smart move.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom tip: Washington Freedom to win
