Published on: Jun 18, 2025 6:27 am IST | Updated on: Jun 18, 2025 10:20 am IST
Inaugural champions MI New York are all set for their third match of the season against the Seattle Orcas at the Oakland Coliseum in California in match 9 of the season. Both teams have been winless so far this season and are looking for their first win of the season. At the end of this game, one team is assured of opening their winning account. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 9th match of MLC 2025, NY vs SEA in California.
Both MI New York and Seattle Orcas are yet to win a game this season. This game will break the shackles for one of the two sides, and we are backing MI New York to come good in this fixture. The reason they have played better cricket than Orcas, especially their batting unit, which has been a big disappointment this season. Therefore, MI New York has a better chance of winning this encounter. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 8th match of MLC 2025, NY vs SEA.
SEA: 42% win chance NY: 58% win chance
The southpaw will be opening the innings for the Orcas, who have struggled in the batting. However, with tons of experience behind Warner, expect him to come good in this match.
The South African wicket-keeper will be up against his former team. From the two matches so far, de Kock has scored 71 runs, striking at 154.35.
The Kiwi has been scoring crucial runs for MI New York this season lower down the order and has scalped 3 wickets as well. His all-round show will be crucial.
The MI New York skipper hasn't been in the best of form. Still, he remains a vital cog at No. 3 with his hard-hitting abilities and taking the game away from the opposition.
Check out our prediction for the NY vs SEA Major League Cricket 2025, Match 9.
MI New York are gearing up for Match 9 of MLC 2025 against the Seattle Orcas with a renewed sense of urgency and focus. After a narrow defeat to Texas Super Kings in their opener, the squad, led by Nicholas Pooran, is determined to bounce back strong. The team has been fine-tuning its middle-order stability and death bowling options during training sessions at the Oakland Coliseum.
With seasoned campaigners like Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, and Trent Boult in the ranks, MI New York are banking on experience to deliver under pressure. The inclusion of Quinton de Kock and Michael Bracewell adds depth to both batting and all-round options, while the likes of Monank Patel and Sharad Lumba are expected to provide local flair and flexibility.
The team’s focus has been on adapting to the surface in Oakland, which offers true bounce and rewards disciplined bowling. Fielding drills and power play strategies have been a key part of their prep, especially with Seattle’s top-heavy batting lineup in mind. With a balanced squad and a hunger to register their first win, MI New York looks poised to make a statement in Match 9.
The Seattle Orcas are reeling from a crushing 93-run defeat at the hands of the Texas Super Kings, a loss that exposed glaring vulnerabilities in both their batting and temperament. Bowled out for just 60 runs in 13.5 overs, the Orcas suffered one of the most lopsided losses in MLC history. Their top order crumbled under the early pressure from Zia-ul-Haq and Nandre Burger, who reduced them to 21 for 5 within five overs. Even the middle and lower orders failed to offer resistance, with only Aaron Jones and Jasdeep Singh reaching double digits.
This defeat wasn’t just about numbers; it was a psychological blow. The team’s inability to adapt to a slow surface and their poor shot selection underlined a lack of composure. Heading into Match 9, the Orcas must regroup quickly. Leadership from Heinrich Klaasen will be crucial, as will a recalibrated batting approach that emphasizes partnerships and patience.
The bowling unit, which has shown flashes of promise, needs better support from the batters to defend totals or apply scoreboard pressure. If the Orcas are to stay relevant in MLC 2025, they must treat this defeat as a wake-up call and respond with grit, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Matches Played: 3 NY won: 2 SEA won: 1 No Result: 0
MI New York and Seattle Orcas have played against each other only thrice in MLC history. MI New York have the upper hand with 2 wins to their name, whereas Seattle Orcas have won only a solitary game. Their only win came in the 2023 season.
How will the two teams, i.e., the MI New York and Seattle Orcas, fare in the 9th match of MLC 2025? Let’s take a look.
Agni Chopra/Sharad Lumba, Quinton de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ehsan Adil
Kyle Mayers, David Warner, Steven Taylor/Shayan Jahangir, Heinrich Klaasen (c & wk), Aaron Jones, Sikandar Raza, Sujit Nayak, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 9th match of Major League Cricket 2025 between MI New York and Seattle Orcas at Oakland Coliseum in California:
Toss will play a crucial role in this game. In the 7 matches played at this venue this season, 5 matches have been won by the team batting first. This stat is enough to help the toss-winning captain opt to bat first on this wicket.
The online live streaming of the 9th MLC 2025 Match between the MI New York and Seattle Orcas will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
MI New York and Seattle Orcas, both teams haven’t won a single game so far this season. Both teams haven’t been able to get going so far, but in this game, we are backing MI New York to win this fixture and get their first point on the points table. With a win in this fixture, MI New York will hold their 4th position on the points table. Right now, as per our prediction, the inaugural champions, MI New York, are expected to win the MLC 2025 Match 9 NY vs SEA Dream11 Prediction contest and kick off their title defense with a bang.