Published on: Jun 18, 2025 10:30 am IST|Updated on: Jun 17, 2025 4:18 pm IST
After two defeats in a row, Seattle Orcas and the inaugural champions, MI New York, will be facing each other at the Oakland Coliseum in California in match 9 of Major League Cricket 2025. Out of the six teams in the tournament so far, only 3 have managed to win at least a game, whereas the other three have been winless. Both MI New York and Seattle Orcas are among the three teams that haven’t registered a win until now.
Both teams are winless so far, making this clash a crucial opportunity to get their campaigns back on track. Seattle, reeling from a crushing 93-run defeat to Texas Super Kings, will be desperate to restore confidence. Their batting collapse in that game exposed serious flaws in temperament and shot selection, and the onus now falls on Heinrich Klaasen and David Warner to anchor the innings with more intent and stability.
MI New York, on the other hand, have shown flashes of brilliance but haven’t been able to close out games. Nicholas Pooran’s leadership and the presence of seasoned stars like Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, and Quinton de Kock give them a formidable core. Their bowling, led by Trent Boult, has been disciplined, but they’ll need better support from the middle order to post or chase competitive totals. With both sides hungry for their first win, expect a fiercely contested battle. The pitch at Oakland has favored batters, so a high-scoring thriller could be on the cards.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the NY vs SEA Dream11 prediction.
Date: 18th June 2025 Time: 6:30 AM IST Venue: Oakland Coliseum in California
Matches Played: 3 NY won: 2 SEA won: 1 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
MI New York and Seattle Orcas have locked horns just three times in MLC history, and it’s MI who hold the bragging rights with two victories. The Orcas, meanwhile, have managed to get the better of them just once, that lone win dating back to the 2023 season. It’s a short rivalry, but one that’s already had its share of momentum shifts.
The pitch at Oakland Coliseum for Match 9 of MLC 2025 between MI New York and Seattle Orcas offered a lively yet balanced surface, ideal for T20 cricket. Early on, fast bowlers found some assistance with good bounce and carry, especially under the lights, making the new ball phase slightly tricky for batters. However, once set, batters were able to play through the line with confidence, thanks to the true pace and even bounce. The outfield remained quick, rewarding well-timed strokes, and the large square boundaries demanded smart placement over brute force. Spinners came into play in the middle overs, extracting some grip as the surface wore down, but overall, it remained a batting-friendly track. A first-innings total in the range of 180–190 was considered competitive, with chasing becoming slightly tougher due to scoreboard pressure and subtle pitch wear.
NY Expected Playing XI: 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
SEA Expected Playing XI: 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
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the inaugural champions, MI New York, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between MI New York vs Seattle Orcas will take place on Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 AM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHostar App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.
Wicket-keepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock Batters: David Warner, Kieron Pollard, Monank Patel All-Rounders: Kyle Mayers, Michael Bracewell, Sunny Patel Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Jasdeep Singh
C/VC Options- Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, Michael Bracewell, Heinrich Klaasen