Arjit - Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025Match: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, Match 9
Series: Major League Cricket 2025
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time (IST): 06:30 AM
Stadium: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California, United States.
Broadcaster (India) TV: Star Sports Network
Digital: JioCinema/JioHotstar
The excitement of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 continues and now it is moving towards its ninth match, where MI New York will face Seattle Orcas. Both the teams are still looking for their first win in the tournament and are hoping for a turning point in this match. The match will be played on June 19, 2025 at the Oakland Coliseum.
Defending champions MI New York have faced defeat in their opening matches, while Seattle Orcas have also had a disappointing start. In such a situation, this match is very important for both the teams, as they will try to regain their rhythm and climb up the points table.
MI New York, captained by Nicholas Pooran, is a strong team, with a great mix of experienced and young players. However, they have not yet got a chance to showcase their full potential. The team needs to improve both its batting and bowling. Bowlers like Trent Boult and explosive batsmen like Quinton de Kock can prove to be important for the team. The team will have to learn from their past mistakes and try their best to make a comeback in this match.
The start of the tournament has not been as expected for Seattle Orcas as well. Despite having big names like David Warner, Shimron Hetmyer and Heinrich Klaasen, the team has not been able to win. The team will need to give stability to their batting order and work together for the bowlers to take wickets. They will have to forget their previous defeats and make a fresh start.
This match will definitely be an exciting contest, as both teams will be desperate for victory. The pitch at Oakland Coliseum is generally considered good for batting, but bowlers may also get some help.
Key Batsmen: Nicholas Pooran (MI New York), Quinton de Kock (MI New York), David Warner (Seattle Orcas), Heinrich Klaasen (Seattle Orcas).
Key Bowlers: Trent Boult (MI New York), Naveen-ul-Haq (MI New York), Cameron Gannon (Seattle Orcas).
All-rounders: Kieron Pollard (MI New York), Michael Bracewell (MI New York), Sikandar Raza (Seattle Orcas), Gulbadin Naib (Seattle Orcas).
For Batting: Nicholas Pooran, David Warner
For All-round Performance: Kieron Pollard, Sikandar Raza
For Bowling: Trent Boult.
Looking at the current form of both the teams, it is difficult to say which team will win. However, MI New York's batting order looks a bit deeper and more explosive. If their main batsmen come into form, they can overpower Seattle Orcas. Seattle Orcas will have to put up a strong and cohesive performance to win.
Probable Winner: MI New York can beat Seattle Orcas in a closely contested match.
