Cricket Prediction | MI NY vs SEO | Major League Cricket 2025 | 18th Match | June 27 – Which Team Will Rise Under Pressure?

MI NY vs SEO Match Analysis

The 18th match of MLC 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 27, 2025. The clash between the MI New York and Seattle Orcas is expected to be a high-octane contest, with both teams hungry to bounce back after recent losses.

A mix of seasoned international stars and promising homegrown players makes MI New York’s lineup truly formidable. With Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock forming the core of their batting, their top order is as explosive as it gets.

The Seattle Orcas are a mixtape of muscle and flair, orchestrated by the ever-composed Klaasen. With names like Warner and Hetmyer in the mix, sixes come easier than dot balls. But when the music shifts to pressure points, they lose the rhythm.

MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Team Preview & Squads

MI New York

Pooran adds a mix of firepower, charisma, and tactical acumen to the MI NY lineup. As one of the world’s most feared finishers, he’s expected to lead from the front, especially during tough run-chases.

The batting order boasts Quinton de Kock, Pooran, and Kieron Pollard — a trio that can take the game away in a few overs. Michael Bracewell adds stability in the middle while Azmatullah Omarzai and Monank Patel provide useful lower-order runs.

MI NY’s bowling unit is full of variety — Boult leads the pace attack, backed by Naveen-ul-Haq and Omarzai. Linde and Rashid form a potent spin pair, equally effective at building pressure and delivering crucial strikes.

In their last match, MI New York fell short chasing a mammoth target against San Francisco Unicorns. Despite the fireworks from Nicholas Pooran and Bracewell, they managed only 199/6 in reply to SF’s 246/4. The bowlers leaked boundaries early and couldn’t contain Finn Allen and co. Their 47-run loss exposed both bowling inefficiency and middle-order fragility.

MI New York Squad

MI New York Squad

Nicholas Pooran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Naveen-ul-Haq, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar.

Seattle Orcas

Heinrich Klaasen brought his experience to the crease—but sadly, it checked out before the innings even began. A brutal player of spin and pace alike, Klaasen anchors the middle order and sets the tone for late surges.

The inclusion of Klaasen, Warner, Hetmyer, and Raza gives Seattle a batting order loaded with explosive ability and veteran savvy. Kyle Mayers and Aaron Jones can provide explosive starts or finish the innings, depending on the need.

Fazalhaq Farooqi, Obed McCoy, and Waqar Salamkheil form the core of their attack with left-arm variations. Cameron Gannon brings pace, while Sikandar Raza offers off-spin control in the middle overs.

Their last outing ended in a 6-wicket defeat for SEO against the LA Knight Riders. Despite a solid 177/6 — thanks to a quickfire start — the bowlers couldn’t stop LAKR’s top order. Obed McCoy and Salamkheil tried to pull it back, but lacked support from others. The 10 balls remaining at LA’s end told the story of their ineffective death bowling.

Seattle Orcas Squad

Seattle Orcas Squad

Heinrich Klaasen (c), Aaron Jones, Ali Sheikh, Ayan Desai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Cameron Gannon, Gulbadin Naib, Harmeet Singh, Shimron Hetmyer, Rahul Jariwala, Jasdeep Singh, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Sujit Nayak, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Sikandar Raza, Steven Taylor, Waqar Salamkheil, David Warner.

MI NY vs SEO Outfield Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

The surface at Grand Prairie has been a batting paradise this season with true bounce and a fast outfield. Pacers get some swing early on, but batters enjoy consistent carry and the ball coming onto the bat. Spinners have been forced into defensive roles unless they hit the right pace.

The weather forecast for Friday evening in Dallas is clear and dry, with temperatures hovering around 31°C. Humidity is expected to be moderate, and wind may assist swing bowlers early in the innings. Overall, it should be perfect conditions for a high-scoring encounter.

The Dallas surface has seen first-innings totals between 175–240. Chasing teams have found success if wickets are preserved in the powerplay. A par score batting first would be around 200, while anything above 215 could be defendable with tight death bowling.

MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Seattle Orcas hold a slight edge with 3 wins in their last 5 meetings against MI New York.

MI NY vs SEO Prediction

According to cricket analysts MI New York have a 53% chance of winning.