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Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns, MLC, Today Match Prediction
SOR vs SFU Win Probability
Toss Winner - San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and choose to bowl first
San Francisco Unicorns beat Seattle Orcas by 6 wickets
Will San Francisco Unicorns strengthen their grip on the top spot?
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the tournament's highest run-scorer, smashing 433 runs in 9 innings at an average of 61.86.
- Tim Seifert is Seattle Orcas' leading run-scorer this season with 370 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 160.87, including 1 century.
- Ottniel Baartman leads Seattle Orcas' bowling attack with 18 wickets in 9 matches, with best figures of 4/33.
San Francisco Unicorns to win the match.
| Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 33.5°C|Partly Cloudy |
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SOR vs SFU Match Prediction & Analysis
In the 28th match of Major League Cricket 2026, Seattle Orcas will take on San Francisco Unicorns at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday. While San Francisco will look to strengthen their hold on the top spot, Seattle will be aiming to keep their playoff hopes firmly on track with a crucial victory.
San Francisco Unicorns have enjoyed another impressive campaign and currently sit at the top of the points table with 10 points from 9 matches, having won 5 and lost 4. Despite suffering an 11-run defeat to Los Angeles Knight Riders in their previous outing, they have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament, winning three of their last five matches. A victory here would further cement their position.
Seattle Orcas are placed fourth with 8 points from 9 matches, registering 4 wins and 5 defeats so far. They enter this contest after a 17-run loss to MI New York, but their recent form has still been competitive, with two wins in their last five matches. With the playoff race becoming tighter, the Orcas will be desperate to bounce back and keep themselves in the top-four positions.
San Francisco Unicorns have dominated the recent head-to-head record between the two teams, winning four of the last five meetings. They defeated Seattle Orcas by two wickets earlier this season, while Seattle's only victory during this period came in the 2025 edition by four wickets.
With a 4-1 advantage in the last five encounters, San Francisco will enter this clash with a clear psychological edge.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SOR
L
W
L
W
L
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
SFU
L
W
W
L
W
SFU
173/10 in 19.1 9.03
MLC
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns by 11 runs
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
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
129/5 in 18.1 7.1
126/10 in 19.3 6.46
193/2 in 15.1 12.73
190/4 in 20.0 9.5
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Seattle Orcas Preview
Seattle Orcas will be eager to bounce back after their 17-run defeat to MI New York in their previous outing.
Despite the loss, their batting unit showed plenty of promise as Tim Seifert played another outstanding innings with 88, while Matthew Breetzke provided solid support with a fluent 44-run knock. However, the middle order failed to capitalize on the strong start, and the team eventually fell short of the target.
The bowling attack, though, delivered several positives. Marcus Stoinis produced a sensational spell to claim 5 wickets, while Ottneil Baartman continued his impressive tournament by picking up 2 wickets with an economical spell.
With experienced players contributing in both departments, the Orcas have enough quality to challenge any side. They will now be aiming for a more complete all-round performance and better execution in key moments as they look to return to winning ways.
Key Players: Tim Seifert, Marcus Stoinis, Ottneil Baartman
Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI:
Shayan Jahangir, Tim Seifert (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis (c), Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Ali Sheikh, Cameron Gannon, Jasdeep Singh, Ottneil Baartman.
Seattle Orcas Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
Seattle Orcas Actual Playing XI:
Tim Seifert, Cameron Gannon, Shimron Hetmyer, Jasdeep Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Ali Sheikh, Shehan Jayasuriya, Matthew Breetzke, Lutho Sipamla, Tanveer Sangha, Marcus Stoinis
San Francisco Unicorns Preview
San Francisco Unicorns will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the season, going down by 11 runs to the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Despite the loss, the Unicorns showed plenty of fight during the chase. Matthew Short played a composed knock of 43, while Hassan Khan and Hammad Azam kept the contest alive with valuable contributions in the middle order. However, the team lost wickets at regular intervals and ultimately fell short of the target.
There were positives with the ball as well. Haris Rauf once again led the pace attack brilliantly with 3 wickets, while Xavier Bartlett claimed 2 wickets to keep the opposition under pressure. Even after their unbeaten run came to an end, the Unicorns remain one of the strongest and most balanced teams in the tournament.
With several match-winners in both batting and bowling, they will be eager to return to winning ways and strengthen their position at the top of the points table.
Key Players: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Haris Rauf, Matthew Short
San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI:
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Finn Allen, Matthew Short (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Aaron Hardie, Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Ghulam Mudassar.
San Francisco Unicorns Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
San Francisco Unicorns Actual Playing XI:
Matthew Short, Hassan Khan, Finn Allen, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Saideep Ganesh, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Peter Siddle, Aakarshit Gomel, Aaron Hardie
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Dallas is expected to be hot and mostly sunny, with the temperature around 35°C. Humidity will be close to 45%, while light winds of around 15 km/h could offer a little assistance to the fast bowlers early on. There is less than a 5% chance of rain, so a full 20-over contest is expected.
SOR vs SFU Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas has offered a balanced pitch this season, with good bounce and a quick outfield. The average first-innings score in the last five matches is 155. Teams batting first have won 4 of those 5 matches, making setting a target the preferred strategy. Batters can score freely once settled, while fast bowlers are likely to get some assistance with the new ball.
Score Prediction
If Seattle Orcas bat first: 165–180 runs
If San Francisco Unicorns bat first: 180–195 runs
Toss: To Bat
The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first, as teams batting first have won 4 of the last 5 matches at the Grand Prairie Stadium this season. With the pitch slowing down in the second innings, setting a competitive total is expected to be the preferred strategy.
Toss Prediction: San Francisco Unicorns to win the toss.
SOR vs SFU
Winning Prediction
Seattle Orcas have been competitive throughout the tournament but have struggled to build consistent momentum, with defeats in three of their last five matches. They possess match-winners like Tim Seifert, Matthew Breetzke, Marcus Stoinis, and Ottneil Baartman, but they will need a complete all-round performance to challenge the league leaders.
San Francisco Unicorns have been one of the most consistent teams this season despite their recent defeat. With a strong batting unit led by Matthew Short and reliable bowlers like Haris Rauf and Xavier Bartlett, they look better balanced heading into this contest. Their superior overall form and recent dominance over Seattle Orcas make them favourites to secure another victory.
San Francisco Unicorns to win the match.
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