SF vs SEA Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, Match 22, July 2
Published on: Jul 1, 2025 4:30 am IST | Updated on: Jul 3, 2025 1:14 pm IST
Two unbeaten, dazzling knocks from Shimron Hetmyer have put the Seattle Orcas back on track and back in contention for a playoff spot. The team is stoked with two back-to-back wins, and now they will march to Lauderhill, Florida, to take on the table toppers, the San Francisco Unicorns. The third phase of the tournament will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, ahead of the playoffs. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 22nd match of MLC 2025, SF vs SEA in Lauderhill.
Win Probability: SF vs SEA
After two wins on the trot, the Seattle Orcas are flying high and will be looking for their third straight win. San Francisco Unicorns, on the other hand, finally got beaten for the first time this season in their previous game against reigning champions Washington Freedom. However, one loss can’t deny the fact that Unicorns have been the team to beat this season, and once again, they will enter this contest as favorites with their win probability on the higher side. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 22nd match of MLC 2025, SF vs SEA.
SF: 58% win chance
SEA: 42% win chance
- San Francisco Unicorns are the current table toppers with 6 wins and a loss from 7 matches.
- Their only loss this season came in their previous fixture against Washington Freedom by 12 runs.
- The Seattle Orcas have turned things around in the last two games with twin wins.
- They now stand fourth on the points table with 2 wins and 5 losses from 7 matches and have a golden opportunity to make it to the playoffs.
Cricket Betting Tips for SF vs SEA- 22nd Match MLC 2025
Matthew Short to score Over 26.5
Four fifties in four innings and Matthew Short has been on the top of his game. He has 271 runs to his name at a scintillating average of 67.75 and a whopping strike rate of 192.20.
Shimron Hetmyer to score Over 21.5
Shimron Hetmyer has scored over 150 runs in the last two innings, that too unbeaten. Hetmyer will be a key figure in the lower order for Orcas.
Finn Allen to score Over 24.5
Finn Allen started this season on the back of a scintillating 150 in the opening game against Washington Freedom. However, his graph has come down in the last 2-3 games, but Allen would like to get back into form.
Shayan Jahangir to score Over 20.5
Orcas opener Shayan Jahangir has been giving good starts to his team. The right-hander has scored 166 runs in 5 innings so far at a strike rate of 150.
SF vs SEA Today’s Match Prediction
Check out our prediction for the SF vs SEA Major League Cricket 2025, Match 22.
San Francisco Unicorns will be keen to confirm their tabletop position
Despite losing their previous fixture to the defending champions, the Washington Freedom, the San Francisco Unicorns still look like a formidable outfit. They became the first team to make it to the playoffs and now will be looking to consolidate their top position on the points table.
The Unicorns started their season on a bang with 6 wins on the trot. With 6 wins and a loss from 7 matches, they hold the top spot on the points table with 12 points and a net run rate over +2, better than all the other teams on the points table. The Unicorns still look upbeat and would be looking to do a double over Seattle Orcas this season.
It was a rare failure for San Francisco’s batting unit, where they failed to chase down a not-so-tricky total of 169 runs. Despite a heavy batting lineup led by the openers Finn Allen and Matthew Short, the team failed to chase down a target that they should have chased with relative ease. It might be an off day with the bat for Unicorns, something they would look to rectify in their upcoming fixture.
Seattle Orcas are booming with confidence
The Orcas have found their lost mojo with 2 wins on the trot. The West Indian Shimron Hetmyer has peaked at the right time to deliver two match-winning knocks for the Orcas. He led the charge in a last-ball chase against MI New York with an unbeaten 97 off 40 deliveries to hand Orcas a record win by 3 wickets.
That win is now MLC’s highest run chase ever, and Hetmyer’s MLC career-best knock made it possible for the Orcas. The southpaw continued from where he left off in the last match with a scintillating knock of 64 runs from 25 deliveries to hand his side their second win of the competition, this time against the Los Angeles Knight Riders by 5 wickets.
The chase was stiff yet again as Orcas needed to chase down 202, their second 200+ chase on the trot. Aaron Jones’ 38 balls 73, followed by an unbeaten 64 off 26 from Shimron Hetmyer, carried the case for the side, and the team now finds themselves in a spot where they could become the fourth team who make it to the playoffs. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
SF vs SEA Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 4
SEA won: 1
SF won: 3
No Result: 0
Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns have had 4 meetings against each other. San Francisco leads the way with 3 wins to 1 in the name of the Seattle Orcas. Their last meeting took place this season, which saw Unicorns register a convincing 32-run win.
Team Analysis: San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas
How will the two teams, i.e., the San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Unicorns, fare in the 22nd match of MLC 2025? Let’s take a look.
Seattle Orcas (SEA)
- Aaron Jones’ inclusion in the last game paid dividends, and he is expected to keep his spot intact for this game as well.
- Josh Brown hasn’t done anything worth remembering in the two opportunities he has had so far.
- Either David Warner or Gerald Coetzee could replace Brown in the eleven.
- The rest of the eleven is expected to remain the same.
Expected Starting 11
Shayan Jahangir (wk), Kyle Mayers, Aaron Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Sikandar Raza (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Josh Brown/Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Ayan Desai
San Francisco Unicorns (SF)
- Despite a sudden loss in the last game, San Francisco Unicorns are expected to retain the same eleven from the last fixture.
- Their top three, comprising Finn Allen, Matthew Short, and Jake Fraser-McGurk, will be the key batters in the lineup.
- There could be a toss-up between Liam Plunkett and Carmi Le Roux.
Expected Starting 11:
Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Romario Shepherd, Hassan Khan, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux/Liam Plunkett, Brody Couch
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 22nd match of Major League Cricket 2025 between Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida:
| Pitch Report | Weather Forecast |
|---|---|
| The pitch at Central Broward Park is known for its hard, even surface with consistent bounce, making it ideal for stroke-makers. | Clear skies are expected throughout the match duration. |
| Batting-friendly conditions dominate, especially under lights, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. | Temperature will hover between 31°C and 34°C, creating warm playing conditions. |
| Seamers may extract some movement early on due to underlying moisture, especially in the first 3–4 overs. | Humidity levels will range between 55–60%, which may slightly aid swing. |
| As the match progresses, spinners can exploit any dryness, especially if the surface wears down. | Rain probability is minimal at 5%, so a full match is highly likely. |
| The average first-innings score at this venue in recent T20s is around 175–185, with 200+ totals not uncommon. | A gentle breeze from the Atlantic may assist bowlers with subtle movement early on. |
| Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first, as chasing under lights can be tricky with dew settling late. | Dew factor is expected to be low, but teams may still consider it during the second innings. |
Toss Prediction
Orcas have won both their games chasing humongous totals. Therefore, they will be comfortable chasing scores. The same goes for the San Francisco Unicorns, as they would also look to chase, the reason being the surface, which will be used for the first time this season. No matches have been played in Florida this season, making the toss crucial for both teams.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 22nd MLC 2025 Match between the Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
SF vs SEA: Today’s Match Predictions
Despite losing their previous fixture to the defending champions, the Washington Freedom, the San Francisco Unicorns will be the favorites to win this contest. Orcas will have to be on their toes to defeat a strong outfit like the Unicorns. Odds are also in favor of San Francisco winning this fixture. Right now, as per our prediction, the last edition’s runners-up, San Francisco Unicorns, are expected to win the MLC 2025 Match 22 SF vs SEA Dream11 Prediction contest.