Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom MLC Tips - 11 July
Faf du Plessis and Texas Super Kings host Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie in MLC 2026. Form, picks and odds for Saturday.
- Texas Super Kings host Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, with a 15:30 local start landing at 23:30 SAST on Saturday.
- Texas Super Kings sit near the top of the MLC 2026 table with the competition's leading run scorer in Faf du Plessis.
- Washington Freedom arrive off two straight wins, making this a genuine top of the table contest.
This is as close to a top of the table clash as MLC 2026 has produced. Texas Super Kings have home advantage and the tournament's best batter in Faf du Plessis. Washington Freedom counter with form and depth, and we think that edges it on the day.
The Pick Card
Prices from Hollywoodbets, Betway and 10Bet. 18+. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis top match run scorer | Hollywoodbets | @2.75 (indicative) | 1 Unit | Bet here |
| Washington Freedom to win | Betway | @1.90 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Over 350.5 match runs | 10Bet | @1.85 (indicative) | 1 Unit | Bet here |
The Form Line
Texas Super Kings sit near the top of the table on a strong net run rate, built largely around Faf du Plessis, who is the leading run scorer in MLC history and has carried on that form into 2026 (Cricket Winner). The Super Kings opened the season with a du Plessis century against Seattle Orcas and haven't looked back.
Washington Freedom have won back to back matches, including a chase led by Steve Smith and Mark Chapman against LA Knight Riders (ESPNcricinfo). Their bowling attack, fronted by Saurabh Netravalkar and Mitchell Owen, has been the difference in tight finishes.
Team News
Texas Super Kings are captained by Faf du Plessis under head coach Stephen Fleming, with Rilee Rossouw, Keshav Maharaj and Wiaan Mulder among the overseas signings (Texas Super Kings). Washington Freedom's squad is led by Steve Smith and includes Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra and Marco Jansen, giving them one of the deeper rosters in the competition.
Verdict
Du Plessis remains the biggest wicket in this MLC season and he's our value pick to top score regardless of the result. On the game itself, we're giving Freedom the edge given their bowling unit has been sharper in the closing overs. Expect a high scoring affair at a ground that's rewarded batters all tournament.
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