Cricket Prediction | SF vs SEO | Major League Cricket 2025 | 16th Match | June 25 – Which Captain Holds the Key?

SF vs SEO Match Analysis

The 16th match of MLC 2025 will see San Francisco Unicorns take on Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 25. The clash is scheduled under the lights, making it an exciting mid-tournament contest between two high-caliber sides. 

The Unicorns have found rhythm after a mixed start and now look like a serious playoff contender. Their top order has shown explosiveness, while the bowling unit has delivered crucial breakthroughs. Seattle, under the leadership of Heinrich Klaasen, has experienced an up-and-down campaign so far. Their batting lineup boasts international flair, but the inconsistency in their bowling is a concern. 

San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas Team Preview & Squads

San Francisco Unicorns

Matthew Short, the Aussie all-rounder, leads the Unicorns with composure and versatility. A proven power-hitter at the top, he also contributes with off-spin when needed. SF top order is packed with dynamism, led by Short, Finn Allen, and Tim Seifert. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Connolly offer firepower in the middle, while Romario Shepherd provides a late-overs punch. 

Haris Rauf spearheads the pace attack, supported by the experienced Liam Plunkett and the versatile Romario Shepherd. Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Karima Gore provide spin options, adding variation. The attack has both raw pace and control, ideal for defending totals.

In their last outing against the Texas Super Kings on June 20, SF chased down 199 with sheer dominance. Finn Allen’s 77 and Seifert’s 62* powered the Unicorns to 202/3 in just 16.1 overs. Their batting was aggressive yet controlled, with the chase wrapped up with 23 balls to spare. 

San Francisco Unicorns Squad

San Francisco Unicorns

Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Juanoy Drysdale, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karima Gore, Jahmar Hamilton, Hammad Azam, Haris Rauf, Hassan Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Tim Seifert (wk), Romario Shepherd, Callum Stow.

Seattle Orcas

Klaasen commands the SEO with a blend of confident decisions and aggressive cricketing style. The South African keeper-batter is central to their batting blueprint, often anchoring or accelerating depending on the situation. SEO’s top six is potent with Klaasen, Hetmyer, Warner, and Mayers all capable of winning games single-handedly. Sikandar Raza adds flexibility and experience in the middle order. However, the lower middle-order depth remains somewhat untested in high-pressure chases.

Seattle’s bowling relies on the left-arm pace of Obed McCoy and the crafty spin of Waqar Salamkheil and Harmeet Singh. Fazalhaq Farooqi adds quality up front, while Raza and Naib bring all-round variety. The attack can be dangerous, but it needs consistency.

In their most recent game against the Los Angeles Knight Riders on June 22, Seattle posted a decent 177/6. Despite Hetmyer’s 61, they couldn’t fully capitalize in the final overs. LAKR chased down the target with ease, reaching 178/4 in 18.2 overs. The bowling lacked penetration, raising concerns ahead of this crucial clash.

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.

SF vs SEO Outfield Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

The Dallas pitch at Grand Prairie is flat with true bounce and short square boundaries. Aggression with the bat often pays off in the second innings on this surface. Spinners need to vary their pace to survive on this hard surface.

The forecast for match day is clear with little to no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 32°C during match hours with moderate humidity. A slippery ball in the second innings due to dew might favor the chasers.

Historically, the average first innings score at Dallas hovers around 185-195. The highest score recorded has been close to 220, while scores below 170 often prove inadequate. Chasing teams tend to do well here, especially under lights.

San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The recent head-to-head record tilts slightly in favor of the Orcas, who’ve beaten San Francisco 3 times in the last 5 games. 

SF vs SEO Prediction

According to cricket analysts San Francisco Unicorns have a 70% 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.