Seattle Orcas’ must-win game after five losses   

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Seattle Orcas have odds of 2.19 to hit the most fours in the game 
• MI New York has odds of 1.89 to hit the most fours in the game 
• Seattle Orcas have odds of 2.49 to hit the most sixes in the game 
• MI New York has odds of 1.77 to hit the most sixes in the game 

MATCH PREVIEW     

Major League Cricket 2025 has entered its most crucial stage, and the next few games will determine the top four teams on the points table. It is a must-win contest for the Seattle Orcas as they take on MI New York in the 17th game. The Orcas suffered a crushing defeat against the San Francisco Unicorns in the last game, and the side has seen its odds fall with a string of failures. The MI New York team also lost against the Unicorns in their last game, and the side must win this game to keep their hopes alive for the next round. This game has high stakes for both teams, and we expect to see a close game.  

Seattle Orcas Preview      

It is becoming a nightmarish season for Heinrich Klaasen and his team. They have played five games but haven’t tasted victory. The side went down by 32 runs in the last game against the San Francisco Unicorns, with the batting lineup failing to chase an easy target. They will start behind on cricket betting sites due to their poor form. Klaasen expects a better performance from his players to secure a win here and keep hopes alive for a berth in the next round.  

David Warner hasn’t fired at the top, and the team expects him to set up a big partnership with Shayan Jahangir. The middle order has struggled in almost all games, and the team needs partnerships between Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen, and Shimron Hetmyer. Sujit Nayak, Harmeet Singh, and Gerald Coetzee must do well in the lower middle order to take the team to its first victory.  

The team needs early strikes from Obed McCoy and Gerald Coetzee, as MI New York has powerful strikers at the top. Cameron Gannon and Jasdeep Singh must do well in the middle overs and bowl tight spells to keep the scoring in check. The team expects Harmeet Singh and Sujit Nayak to fill in the role of a 5th bowler in this must-win game.  

Expected Starting XI for Seattle Orcas      

Heinrich Klaasen (c), Shayan Jahangir (wk), David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Shimron Hetmyer, Sujit Nayak, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Obed McCoy, Cameron Gannon 

MI New York Preview      

Apart from the one win against the Seattle Orcas, there hasn’t been much to celebrate for Nicholas Pooran’s team this season. It was a poor performance from the side in the last game against the San Francisco Unicorns, which saw them go down by 47 runs. They have slightly better odds on cricket betting apps after defeating the Orcas earlier in the season. Pooran would press hard for a win to keep hopes alive for the playoffs.  

Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock set up a 119-run stand in the last game, and the team expects a similar show from them. Pooran must lead from the front in the middle order and build partnerships with Kieron Pollard and Michael Bracewell. The team expects quick runs in the lower middle order from  Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, and Tajinder Dhillon.  

The bowling attack had a bad day at the office in the last game. Trent Boult and Nosthush Kenjige must strike well with the new ball to put the side in a strong position. Naveen-ul-Haq is the key bowler in the team and must do well in the middle overs with Sunny Patel and Bracewell. The team also needs a strong performance from Pollard and Heath Richards in the supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for MI New York     

Nicholas Pooran (c), Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rushil Ugarkar 

TOSS: To Bat First      

The momentum has shifted in favor of the teams batting first in recent games. The wickets have been good, and teams have put up big scores batting first. The team winning the toss would look to capitalize on the conditions by batting first in this game.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The skies over Dallas will be mostly clear with odd clouds. We expect good batting conditions where batsmen will be able to play their strokes freely. There isn’t much for the bowlers on this surface. The side batting first would like to have 200 runs on the board to feel confident.  

OUR PREDICTION      

Seattle Orcas haven’t won a game this season, and the side will face the heat. The top and middle order have struggled this season and they need runs from the key batters to have a chance in this game. The MI New York has a clean record against the Seattle Orcas and has never lost a game against them. The top order is performing well for the side, giving them a slight edge.  

Our prediction is for MI New York to win