Seattle Orcas are tipped to edge MI New York in the 17th Match of Major League Cricket 2026, with this match prediction giving SEO a narrow 52% win probability against MI NY’s 48%. Seattle’s depth through the middle order and a bowl-first toss call look like the difference-makers in what should be a tight MI New York vs Seattle Orcas clash at a brand-new venue. This preview covers the toss, pitch, both playing XIs, and fantasy cricket tips for match day.
MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Match Details
Match | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, 17th Match, Major League Cricket 2026 |
Date | 02/07/2026 (Thursday) |
Time | BDT 7:30 AM / PKT 6:30 AM / INR 7:00 AM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Pomona |
Recent performance | MI New York – W L W L W, Seattle Orcas – W L W L W |
MY NY vs SEO Major League Cricket 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
- Streaming details for this MLC fixture are limited at this stage:
- Pakistan: MLC Network YouTube Channel
- India: Star Sports (TV) and JioHotstar (Digital Live Stream)
- Bangladesh: MLC Network YouTube Channel
- UK: Sky Sports
- USA & Canada: Willow TV / Willow by Cricbuzz. (Additionally, regional TV broadcast for MINY matches is available on the YES Network and SEO matches on FOX 13)
- Australia & New Zealand: 7Plus (Australia) / SKY NZ (New Zealand)
- Sri Lanka:
- Nepal:
- MENA: Cricbuzz TV
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Broadcast details may vary by region.
MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Toss Prediction
Seattle Orcas are favoured to win the toss and bowl first at a brand-new Pomona surface still finding its character. With little historical data on how the pitch behaves under lights, bowling first to assess conditions is the safer move, especially with chasing sides expected to benefit from a clearer read on dew as the innings progresses.
Knight Riders Cricket Ground Pitch Report
This Knight Riders Cricket Ground hosted its very first Major League Cricket match only on July 1, so there’s no real scoring history to lean on yet for this MI New York vs Seattle Orcas preview. The venue features eight turf pitches built for a 2028 Olympic future, and early indications point to a surface that should offer something for both batters and seamers in the powerplay before flattening out later.
Weather Report
Pomona in early July typically sees warm, dry evenings with minimal rain risk, ideal batting conditions once the sun dips. Dew is not expected to be a major factor at this Southern California venue, though cooler night air could add some assistance for seamers bowling with the new ball under lights.
MY NY vs SEO Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 5 |
MY NY Won | 2 |
SEO Won | 3 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | July 25, 2023 |
Most-recent Fixture | June 27, 2025 |
MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Team Preview & Squads
MI New York
Nicholas Pooran’s captaincy has already delivered two MLC titles for the franchise, and his calm head at the top of the order continues to set the tone even after a quiet IPL campaign that he’ll be eager to leave behind in this MI New York vs Seattle Orcas fixture. His ability to accelerate from ball one makes him the central figure in MI NY’s batting plans.
Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel give the top order genuine firepower, while Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson add experience and finishing power deeper in the innings, a lineup built to chase big totals or set imposing ones.
With the ball, Trent Boult remains the headline act in the powerplay, with Corbin Bosch’s all-round skills and Rushil Ugarkar’s death-bowling temperament rounding out an attack that has won MI NY knockout cricket before.
MI New York Squad:
MI New York
Corey Anderson, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai, AM Ghazanfar, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, Tristan Luus, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton, Romario Shepherd, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar
Seattle Orcas
Marcus Stoinis takes over the captaincy this season alongside new coach Adam Voges, tasked with lifting a side that managed just three wins in ten games last time out. His own all-round game gives Seattle balance whenever the top order needs support. Dasun Shanaka has been in red-hot form, his unbeaten 58 against Los Angeles a reminder of the firepower he and Tim Seifert bring to the middle order, with Shimron Hetmyer adding further depth and power.
Ottneil Baartman leads the bowling attack with pace and control, while Tanveer Sangha’s wrist-spin and Lungi Ngidi’s experience give Seattle multiple wicket-taking options across the innings in this SEO vs MI NY battle.
Seattle Orcas Squad:
Seattle Orcas
Ali Sheikh, Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Ayan Desai, Cameron Gannon, Harmeet Singh, Shimron Hetmyer, Rahul Jariwala, Jasdeep Singh, Shehan Jayasuriya, Sharad Lumba, Sujit Nayak, Lungi Ngidi, Tim Robinson, Tanveer Sangha, Tim Seifert, Dasun Shanaka, Shayan Jahangir, Marcus Stoinis
MY NY vs SEO Prediction
Event | MI New York | Seattle Orcas |
Toss Winner | – | Seattle Orcas |
Player of the Match | – | Tim Seifert |
Top Run Scorer | Quinton de Kock | Tim Seifert |
Top Wicket Taker | Corbin Bosch | Ottneil Baartman |
Most Sixes | Quinton de Kock | Tim Seifert |
Predicted Score | 180+ | 190+ |
Win Probability | 48% | 52% |
MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Winning Prediction
Seattle Orcas should just get over the line in a closely fought clash, with a 52% win probability built on their bowl-first toss advantage and a middle order capable of chasing down anything MI NY post. Nicholas Pooran’s side, though, have made a habit of peaking when it matters most, so this MI New York vs Seattle Orcas prediction could easily flip on a single big over. Can Tim Seifert finish the job for Seattle, or does Pooran’s experience tip the balance back New York’s way? Follow JeetBuzz for live updates, stats, and analysis throughout MLC 2026.
FAQ: Major League Cricket 2026 17th Match
What time does MI New York vs Seattle Orcas start?
The match begins at BDT 7:30 AM / PKT 6:30 AM / INR 7:00 AM on July 02, 2026, at Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Pomona.
Where can fans watch the match live?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who is the key player to watch?
Seattle’s Tim Seifert is the player to watch, tipped for both Player of the Match and top run-scorer honours.