NY vs SEA Dream11 Prediction MLC 2025, Match 9, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

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.

NY vs SEA: Match Details

Date: 18th June 2025
Time: 6:30 AM IST
Venue: Oakland Coliseum in California

NY vs SEA Head-to-Head

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.

NY vs SEA MLC 2025, Match 9, Oakland Coliseum in California Pitch Report

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 vs SEA Team News and Expected Playing XI

NY Team News

MI New York’s bowling setup is expected to stay consistent, with no major overhauls anticipated in that department.
Although packed with global T20 stars, the team hasn’t quite nailed its best playing XI yet.
Agni Chopra’s form has been underwhelming across his two appearances, prompting questions about his place in the side.
Sharad Lumba is waiting in the wings and could be brought in as a potential solution to strengthen the lineup.
If Agni is benched, Monank Patel could step up to the top of the order, offering a more stable opening option.

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 Team News

With no clear update yet on the fitness and availability of Afghan duo Gulbadin Naib and Fazalhaq Farooqi, the bowling unit is likely to stay unchanged.
Sujit Nayak, who was brought in as an additional batting option, is expected to retain his place in the XI.
Steven Taylor’s recent struggles with the bat may prompt the management to consider Shayan Jahangir as a replacement.
Overall, the Orcas need to reassess their game plan and inject more clarity into their approach to bounce back effectively.

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

Who Will Win NY vs SEA MLC 2025 Match 9?

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.

Where to watch NY vs SEA MLC 2025 Match 9?

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.

NY vs SEA Dream11 Fantasy Team

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