Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Final Major League Cricket 2023
After 18 completed matches of high entertainment and quality, the inaugural Major League Cricket tournament ends on Sunday evening with Seattle Orcas taking on MI New York in the final. Seattle Orcas finished top of the group stage with MI New York ending in fourth place to take the final play-off spot. Read on as we preview this day-night game. The final gets underway at 19:30 local time at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas.
Seattle Orcas were the dominant side during the group stage before thrashing Texas Super Kings in the Qualifier 1. However, MI New York will be a very tough side to beat in this final.
MI New York were many pundits favourites before the tournament began but have not been as dominant as many expected. However, they look to be finding their form at just the right time ahead of this game.
Seattle Orcas vs MI New York T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sports 18.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on the JioCinema App.
SEO vs MINY Match Toss Prediction
The last two playoff games were both won by the team batting second so we predict that both captains will choose to field first if they win the toss.
SEO vs MINY Pitch Report
The pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium provides an excellent contest between bat and ball. Any team total over 170 in the first innings will be very competitive.
Dallas Weather Report
The forecast is for a very sunny and hot start to this final with the temperature in the mid-high 30s. No rain is forecast with moderate humidity throughout the game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Seattle Orcas vs MI New York, Final Major League Cricket 2023
Seattle Orcas Team News & Playing 11
SEO Team News
After winning the Qualifier 1 on Thursday, Seattle Orcas have had one days extra rest than their opponents ahead of final of MLC 2023. There were no signs of injuries in their playoff win and we expect to see the same XI seen in their victory over Texas Super Kings.
SEO Key Players
- Quinton de Kock- the South African keeper-batter has not enjoyed the most prolific tournament but still showed that he is a big-game match-winner with his innings against Texas Super Kings on Thursday.
- Heinrich Klaasen- the middle order batter was the next man in when the winning runs were hit in the Qualifier 1. He has scored the second highest number of runs in the tournament.
- Andrew Tye- the Australian pace bowler is a T20 specialist and showed his tricks in the last game. He dismissed Mitchell Santner, David Miller and Mohammad Mohsin.
SEO Team Form
Seattle Orcas come into this game in excellent form with four wins from their last five and only one defeat all tournament.
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Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, Shubham Ranjane, Dwaine Pretorius, Imad Wasim, Wayne Parnell (c), Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye, Cameron Gannon
MI New York Team News & Playing 11
MINY Team News
Captain Kieron Pollard injured his right arm whilst fielding in the group stage match with Seattle Orcas and has not played in both playoff games. We do not expect MI New York to take any risks with his fitness and we anticipate they will line up with the same team from their last playoff match.
MINY Key Players
- Dewald Brevis- the 20 year old South African right-hander has come to life in the playoffs with score of 57 and 41 not out. He hit two sixes in his unbeaten innings in the last match.
- Tim David- the Australian middle-order batter loves the pressure of the end of the innings. He struck 33 runs from 20 balls in the win over Texas Super Kings.
- Trent Boult- the New Zealander has been picking up wickets at all stages of the last three matches. He has taken 8 wickets more than any other bowler in the tournament.
MINY Team Form
MI New York have put together back to back wins for the first time in the competition. They come into the final looking for their fourth win in five games.
MI New York Predicted Playing 11
Shayan Jahangir, Slade van Staden, Nicholas Pooran (wk) (c), Dewald Brevis, Tim David, David Wiese, Steven Taylor, Rashid Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Eshan Adil
Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Head to Head
This will be the second meeting between the sides with Seattle Orcas coming out on top in the group stage. The Orcas won by 2 wickets with 4 balls remaining on July 25.
SEO vs MINY Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SEO Won |
MINY Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Betting Odds
In spite of Seattle Orcas topping the group stage and having the best record across the tournament, they are the underdogs with the bookies at 1.95. MI New York are 1.72 to win the game and lift the trophy.
Who will win Seattle Orcas vs MI New York T20 Match?
Seattle Orcas had no problem winning their playoff game and have been excellent throughout the competition. However, with Trent Boult in top form, MI New York look like they will have the edge in this game.
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🏆 Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Prediction
There was plenty of excitement ahead of this first Major League Cricket tournament and the competition has lived up to expectations. The cricket has been to a very high quality and this final sees some of the top T20 players in the world going head to head. The Orcas have been very consistent throughout the campaign and will battle all the way but we think that Trent Boult’s form could be enough to deliver the title for MI New York. Our prediction is for a close game but with MI New York getting the win.
Jul 31, 2023
06:00 IST / 0:30 GMT
Grand Prairie Stadium - Dallas, United States
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