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Toss Winner - Seattle Orcas won the toss and choose to bowl first
MI New York beat Seattle Orcas by 17 runs
The last meeting between these sides was a low‑scoring thriller at Pomona, where MI New York defended a modest 132 to win by five runs.
Pick MI New York to win this match.
| Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.9°C|Sunny |
The 25th match of Major League Cricket 2026 brings an important meeting between MI New York and the Seattle Orcas, with both teams fighting to strengthen their playoff chances. Each side has picked up 8 points from 8 matches and carries an identical 4-4 record, making this one of the closest battles on the table. Seattle currently occupy second place thanks to a healthier Net Run Rate of +0.230, while MI New York are close behind in third with an NRR of -0.208. As the tournament heads into its closing stages, the points from this game could play a major role in the battle for a top-two finish.
MINY
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
146/1 in 15.4 9.32
105/5 in 16.5 6.24
104/10 in 20.0 5.2
144/6 in 20.0 7.2
103/10 in 17.5 5.78
SOR
134/8 in 20.0 6.7
154/7 in 20.0 7.7
192/8 in 19.4 9.76
191/10 in 19.2 9.88
139/10 in 16.2 8.51
227/6 in 20.0 11.35
MI New York come into this high-octane battle seeking complete consistency to solidify their position at the top tier. Although they managed to scrape through with a narrow victory in their previous head-to-head meeting against Seattle, a subsequent comprehensive nine-wicket defeat against San Francisco Unicorns has left their star-studded batting lineup under immense scrutiny to post a dominant total.
The batting lineup has the firepower to bounce back. Kieron Pollard has been the standout performer, accumulating 200 runs in eight innings at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 138.88, including a century. His ability to clear the ropes at will makes him the most dangerous batter in the lineup. Nicholas Pooran, the team's leading run‑scorer with 226 runs, provides the anchor at the top, while Quinton de Kock's 61 in the last meeting against Seattle was a reminder of his class.
The bowling attack remains the team's strongest suit. Corbin Bosch has been exceptional, taking 12 wickets in seven matches at an average of 13.50 and an economy of 6.23. Romario Shepherd (7 wickets at 20.00) and Trent Boult (6 wickets at 34.50) provide the pace options, while Rushil Ugarkar (9 wickets at 28.44) has been the most consistent spinner. The attack has the variety to trouble the Orcas' top order, but they will need early breakthroughs to defend a competitive total on a batting‑friendly surface.
Quinton de Kock(w), Monank Patel, Ryan Rickelton, Nicholas Pooran(c), Kieron Pollard, Corey Anderson, Romario Shepherd, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai, Rushil Ugarkar
Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Tajinder Singh, Monank Patel, Rushil Ugarkar, Corey Anderson, Romario Shepherd, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai, Ryan Rickelton, Shakib Al Hasan
Seattle Orcas enter this contest on the back of one of the most dramatic victories in MLC history. Defending 121/9 against Texas Super Kings, they were staring at defeat when Dasun Shanaka walked in to bowl the final over. He produced a spell for the ages, taking four wickets in four balls to seal a nine-run victory. The win moved them to second place in the table, and they will be confident of continuing their momentum.
The batting lineup has been inconsistent but explosive. Tim Seifert has been the leading run scorer with 282 runs at a strike rate of 166.86, including a century. Dasun Shanaka has contributed 149 runs at an incredible strike rate of 196.05, while Shayan Jahangir has added 207 runs at 141.78. The middle order, featuring Marcus Stoinis (110 runs) and Shimron Hetmyer (126 runs), provides depth.
The bowling attack has been the team's strongest suit. Ottneil Baartman leads with 16 wickets at 14.31, while Jasdeep Singh has 15 wickets at 17.53, including a five-wicket haul. Dasun Shanaka has 11 wickets at 19.09, and Marcus Stoinis has been the most economical bowler with 11 wickets at 11.36. The attack has the firepower to defend totals on any surface, and they will be confident of restricting MI New York's powerful batting lineup.
Tim Robinson, Lutho Sipamla, Sharad Lumba, Shehan Jayasuriya, Tanveer Sangha, Sujit Nayak, Rahul Jariwala, Ayan Desai
Cameron Gannon, Shimron Hetmyer, Jasdeep Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Ali Sheikh, Marcus Stoinis, Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Tim Seifert, Matthew Breetzke, Ottneil Baartman
The forecast for Dallas on Friday evening is for clear skies with a temperature of 26‑28°C, humidity at 55‑65% and light south‑westerly winds. There is no chance of rain, and a full 20‑over contest is expected.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Grand Prairie Stadium has largely favoured batters in this tournament, with the first eight completed first innings producing scores of 220, 150, 216, 152, 245, 196, 158 and 143, giving the venue an average first-innings score of 185.0. Four of those totals crossed 190, including Washington Freedom's mammoth 245/5. The pitch has offered good pace and consistent bounce, allowing batters to play through the line, while the shorter boundaries have made big hitting easier once set. Chasing teams have also enjoyed plenty of success, winning seven of the first eight matches played at this venue, making the toss an important factor.
The match is scheduled for a 7:00 PM LOCAL start (8:30 PM GMT) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. In the eight matches played at this venue this season, the chasing side has won five contests. The pitch offers true bounce and carry, but the shorter boundaries encourage aggressive strokeplay. The captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
Very little separates these two sides, making this one of the closest contests on the schedule. Both teams have kept pace with each other on the table, although Seattle Orcas look slightly stronger in the bowling department thanks to the excellent form of Baartman and Jasdeep Singh. MI New York, however, have been in these situations many times before and also hold a convincing 3-1 record against the Orcas. That gives the New York camp a narrow advantage before the first ball is bowled. If their top order gets safely through the opening spell without losing too many wickets, the middle order has the batting depth and experience to take control of the game.
Pick MI New York to win this match.
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