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Seattle Orcas vs MI New York, MLC, Today Match Prediction
SOR vs MINY Win Probability
Toss Winner - Seattle Orcas won the toss and choose to bowl first
MI New York beat Seattle Orcas by 5 runs
MI New York have won two of their previous encounters against Seattle Orcas.
- Seattle's Tim Seifert has been in electric, highly destructive form at the top order, blasting 266 tournament runs at a blistering strike rate of 177.33.
- New York's Nicholas Pooran has been steering their batting unit with immense authority, anchoring the middle order with 152 tournament runs at a solid strike rate of 125.61.
- Jasdeep Singh and Ottneil Baartman have been the bowling stars for Seattle Orcas, capturing 23 wickets between them this season.
Back Seattle Orcas as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Knight Riders Cricket Field,Pomona, United States, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 27.2°C|Sunny |
SOR vs MINY Match Prediction & Analysis
Seattle Orcas clash with MI New York in Match 17 of Major League Cricket 2026 at the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona. This crucial mid-season encounter brings together two heavily armed franchises looking to break away from the congested mid-table logjam. Seattle Orcas enter this match resting firmly at the number two seed position, picking up three wins and three defeats from their six games to stay well in the hunt. MI New York have had a mixed season, registering two wins and two defeats from their four games to keep their playoff destiny squarely in their own hands.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SOR
W
L
W
L
W
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
219/5 in 17.4 12.4
216/10 in 20.0 10.8
MINY
W
L
W
L
W
MINY
144/6 in 20.0 7.2
103/10 in 17.5 5.78
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Seattle Orcas Preview
Seattle Orcas enter this blockbuster mid-season contest in highly competitive condition, following a roller-coaster campaign that has seen them split their first six group stage fixtures.
The Orcas have been the most explosive batting side in the tournament. Tim Seifert has been the cornerstone of the innings, his 266 runs in six matches coming at a strike rate of 177.33, including a century and a half‑century. Dasun Shanaka has been the finisher, his 122 runs at an extraordinary strike rate of 225.92 making him the most destructive lower‑order batter in the competition. Shayan Jahangir (196 runs at 158.06) and Matthew Breetzke (165 runs at 160.19) have provided consistent support at the top.
The bowling attack has been transformed by the emergence of Jasdeep Singh, whose 12 wickets in six matches at an average of 16.16 have made him the leading wicket‑taker for the Orcas. Ottneil Baartman has been the perfect foil, taking 11 wickets at 17.90. Marcus Stoinis has added seven wickets at 13.14, while Dasun Shanaka has chipped in with seven scalps. The pace attack has the firepower to defend totals and take wickets in the powerplay.
Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Seifert (WK), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis (C), Harmeet Singh, Dasun Shanaka, Cameron Gannon, Ali Sheikh, Ottniel Baartman, Jasdeep Singh
Seattle Orcas Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
Seattle Orcas Actual Playing XI:
Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Shimron Hetmyer, Jasdeep Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Marcus Stoinis, Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Tim Seifert, Matthew Breetzke, Ottneil Baartman
MI New York Preview
MI New York have been inconsistent, securing two wins while also suffering two defeats, with an NRR of 0.267.
The team has relied heavily on their top order. Nicholas Pooran has been the batting mainstay, his 152 runs in four innings at an average of 76 and a strike rate of 125 providing the stability the team needs. Kieron Pollard has been the finisher, his 107 runs at 1,53 including a century against San Francisco Unicorns. Quinton de Kock has contributed 80 runs at a strike rate of 153.84, but the middle order has been inconsistent.
The bowling attack has been led by Corbin Bosch, whose eight wickets at 15.25 have given MI New York control through the middle overs. Trent Boult has taken five wickets at 22.40, while Romario Shepherd and Rushil Ugarkar have chipped in. The attack has the firepower to trouble the Orcas' top order, but their death bowling has been a concern.
MI New York Predicted Playing XI:
Quinton De Kock (WK), Nicholas Pooran (C), Kunwarjeet Singh, Tajinder Singh, Corbin Bosch, Kieron Pollard, Corey Anderson, Romario Shepherd, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Nosthush Kenjige
MI New York Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
MI New York Actual Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Tajinder Singh, Monank Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Kunwarjeet Singh, Romario Shepherd, Corbin Bosch
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Pomona on Thursday evening is for clear skies with a temperature of 22‑24°C, humidity at 55‑65% and light south‑westerly winds. There is no chance of rain, and a full 20‑over contest is expected. The conditions are ideal for high‑quality cricket.
SOR vs MINY Pitch Report
The Knight Riders Cricket Ground at Fairplex in Pomona is a brand‑new venue, purpose‑built for the 2026 MLC season and set to be expanded for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The ground features a large playing square with eight turf pitches, designed to deliver a true, consistent surface for T20 cricket. Initial seating capacity is 5,000, with expansion plans to take it up to 15,000 by 2028.
The pitch characteristics at the new venue are expected to offer balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers, though specific tendencies regarding run‑scoring patterns and team preferences when winning the toss have yet to be established. The venue will host seven matches in the 2026 season, including LA Knight Riders' first three home fixtures from July 1‑5. This match between Seattle Orcas and MI New York is the second fixture at the new ground, following LA Knight Riders' opening match. Given the lack of historical data, a par score is likely to be in the region of 160‑180, and the team that adapts quickest to the conditions will hold the edge.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Seattle Orcas to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back the Seattle Orcas to win the coin toss in today's match against MI New York.
Toss: To Bat
The match is scheduled for a 6:30 PM local start at the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex, Pomona. With the venue hosting its first match, the toss strategy is an unknown as there are no historical data on whether batting or chasing is preferred. The pitch is expected to offer true bounce and carry, with eight turf pitches providing a balanced surface. The captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first and put runs on the board.
SOR vs MINY
Winning Prediction
Seattle enter this match as the favourites. Their batting lineup is deeper and more explosive than MI New York's, with Tim Seifert and Dasun Shanaka in exceptional form. The bowling attack, led by Jasdeep Singh and Ottneil Baartman, has the firepower to defend totals and take wickets in the powerplay. MI New York have the match‑winners in Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard, but their middle order has been inconsistent, and their death bowling has been a concern. At a new venue where conditions are untested, the team with the more settled lineup and the better recent form will prevail.
Back Seattle Orcas as the winners of this game.
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