Cricket Prediction | MI NY vs SEO | Major League Cricket 2025 | 9th Match | June 18 – Who Has the Edge Today?

MI NY vs SEO Match Analysis

The ninth match of Major League Cricket 2025 will witness MI New York taking on the Seattle Orcas on June 18 at Oakland. The match is expected to begin at 7:30 PM local time. With both teams having tasted defeat in their last outings, this fixture holds crucial significance in their campaign momentum.

MI New York brings a balanced blend of international firepower and domestic energy to the tournament. With Nicholas Pooran at the helm, they carry explosive potential in their batting. Despite a close loss to San Francisco, they remain a formidable threat.

Seattle Orcas, led by Heinrich Klaasen, are still searching for rhythm in both departments. Their batting lineup features big names like Warner and Hetmyer, but consistency has been a concern. The Orcas’ bowling needs sharper execution if they are to bounce back in this encounter.

MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Team Preview & Squads

MI New York

Leading MINW, Nicholas Pooran combines elegance and intuition as the team’s charismatic skipper. Pooran’s bold hitting and smart game sense place him at the heart of the team’s plans. 

MINW top-heavy lineup revolves around the explosive trio of Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, and Nicholas Pooran. Young guns like Agni Chopra and Monank Patel offer middle-order stability. With finishers like Rashid Khan and George Linde, they can chase or set imposing totals.

Their bowling attack is varied and dynamic with Trent Boult’s swing, Naveen-ul-Haq’s death-over precision, and Rashid Khan’s leg-spin wizardry. Support from seamers like Ehsan Adil and Azmatullah Omarzai gives flexibility. 

In their last game against San Francisco Unicorns, MI New York posted 182/7 with Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock contributing handsomely. However, their bowlers couldn’t hold off the Unicorns’ chase, eventually losing by 3 wickets with five balls remaining. Trent Boult and Rashid Khan bowled economically, but wickets at key intervals were missing. Despite the loss, their batting form remains a big positive going forward.

MI New York Squad

MI New York

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

As captain and keeper, Klaasen’s multitasking is next-level—juggling bouncers on the field and bounce rates online. Known for finishing innings strongly, Klaasen’s dependable middle-order batting is enhanced by his wealth of international experience. 

Seattle’s batting features elite names like David Warner, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sikandar Raza. The presence of Kyle Mayers and Steven Taylor gives power up front, while Klaasen adds depth in the middle. 

The SEO’s bowling is spearheaded by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Obed McCoy, both capable of bowling in powerplay and death. The presence of Harmeet Singh and Sikandar Raza provides a versatile spin bowling arsenal. Gulbadin Naib and Cameron Gannon add seam-bowling depth, though economy rates have been a concern.

Seattle Orcas fell to Washington Freedom in their last match after posting a modest total of 145/9. Their top order collapsed early, and a late push by Sikandar Raza couldn’t lift the innings much. Washington chased down the target in just 13.3 overs, winning by 5 wickets. Seattle’s bowlers struggled to contain boundaries, highlighting major concerns in both departments.

Seattle Orcas Squad

Seattle Orcas

Heinrich Klaasen (c, wk), 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, Sikandar Raza, Steven Taylor, Waqar Salamkheil, David Warner.

MI NY vs SEO Outfield Report

Oakland Coliseum, Oakland

The Oakland pitch has shown signs of aiding batters early with good bounce and pace. However, as the match progresses, spinners and slower bowlers can find assistance. Teams batting first have generally had an upper hand if they cross 170.

The weather in Oakland is expected to be mild and partly cloudy with no rain interruptions forecasted. Expect the temperature to fluctuate from 21°C up to 24°C. A light breeze in the evening could assist swing bowlers in the initial overs.

Historically, the highest scores at Oakland touch the 200-mark when batting first with favorable conditions. The lowest successful defense has been around 155, depending on spin assistance. A par score batting first is expected to be in the range of 175–185.

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

Seattle Orcas and MI New York have clashed 3 times in MLC history, with MI New York leading 2-1. Their last encounter in 2024 saw MI New York win comfortably thanks to Pooran’s unbeaten knock.

MI NY vs SEO Prediction

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

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.