SO vs WF Live Score

4:40 AM IST Right then, that's it from this contest. The next match of the MLC 2025 is set to be played between Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings at 9 pm GMT on Saturday. (2.30 am IST, Sunday). You can join us an hour early for the pre-match buildup. Until next time, cheers.

4:37 AM IST Washington Freedom captain Glenn Maxwell praised his team's outstanding performance, highlighting perfect execution as the key to their success. He credited the good start in the Powerplay for setting the tone for the win. Maxwell commended the local talents, noting their improvement in the previous season contributed to the team's title win. He specifically praised Abhishek Paradkar for his impressive debut despite minimal preparation and lauded Ian Holland for his skillful pace variation that troubled the opposition batters. Maxwell also appreciated the batting display, particularly the crucial partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Owen, emphasizing the importance of not losing wickets in the middle overs.

4:33 AM IST Ian Holland, Player of the match, credited his success to the experience he gained in the previous season playing alongside a group of seasoned international players. He revealed that after the first game, his team identified the pitch's characteristics and worked to exploit them. Holland attributed his impressive performance to extensive practice, which allowed him to master the art of taking pace off the ball, giving him a clear edge in the match.

4:32 AM IST Seattle Orcas captain Heinrich Klaasen attributed his team's struggles to the slowing down of the pitch and the loss of too many crucial wickets. He acknowledged that the team made mistakes during the middle overs and felt that their bowlers could have maintained a better length. Despite the setback, Klaasen remained optimistic, stating that there wasn't much to worry about.

4:31 AM IST Stay tuned for the presentation ...

4:30 AM IST Earlier in the game, it was a case of a promise unfulfilled for Seattle Orcas! The openers did their job, giving the team a solid start, but the middle order failed to capitalize, with Sikandar Raza particularly disappointing. Ian Holland was the star performer for Washington Freedom, claiming 4 crucial wickets, while Jack Edwards chipped in with 2. Mitchell Owen and Abhishek Paradkar also contributed with 1 wicket each, ultimately restricting Seattle Orcas to a modest total.