Both teams have had an inconsistent start to the season, so they will be looking for a win. The New York franchise is my best bet for the win.
Key Stats - MI New York Favourites
- Seattle Orcas’ Matthew Breetzke has scored 66, 32 & 51 in his last 5 knocks.
- Seattle Orcas’ Tim Seifert has scores of 78, 37 & 32 in his last 5 innings.
- Seattle Orcas’ Jasdeep Singh has figures of 2/46, 3/29 & 5/24 in 5 matches.
- MI New York’s Nicholas Pooran has scored 68* & 70* in his last 3 innings.
- MI New York’s Quinton de Kock has scored 26, 20 & 33 in his last 3 knocks.
- MI New York’s Corbin Bosch has taken 4/29 & 3/26 in his last 3 matches.
Tight Contest
MI New York have won two and lost one of their three Major League Cricket matches against the Seattle Orcas.
Seattle Orcas Inconsistent
Seattle Orcas come into this mid-season clash after splitting their opening six group matches. Their batting has been among the most explosive in the competition, with Tim Seifert leading the way on 266 runs at a strike rate of 177.33, including a century and a fifty.
Dasun Shanaka has been destructive late in the innings, scoring 122 runs at a strike rate of 225.92. Shayan Jahangir has added 196 runs at 158.06, while Matthew Breetzke has made 165 at 160.19.
Jasdeep Singh has led the bowling with 12 wickets at 16.16, supported by Ottneil Baartman’s 11 wickets at 17.90. Marcus Stoinis and Shanaka have also taken seven wickets each, giving Seattle a pace attack capable of early breakthroughs and defending totals.
MI New York Good and Bad Signs
MI New York have had a mixed campaign so far, winning two and losing two, with an NRR of 0.267. Their batting has leaned heavily on the top order, led by Nicholas Pooran, who has made 152 runs in four innings at an average of 76 and a strike rate of 125.
Kieron Pollard has supplied the finishing power with 107 runs at 153, including a century against San Francisco Unicorns, while Quinton de Kock has added 80 runs at a strike rate of 153.84. The middle order, however, has yet to find consistent rhythm.
With the ball, Corbin Bosch has been the standout, taking eight wickets at 15.25. Trent Boult has claimed five wickets at 22.40, with Romario Shepherd and Rushil Ugarkar also contributing. The attack has wicket-taking quality, though the death overs remain a concern.
Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Predicted Lineups & Team news
Clear skies are expected in Pomona on Thursday evening, with temperatures likely to sit between 22°C and 24°C. Humidity should be around 55-65%, with light south-westerly winds and no rain forecast. Conditions look excellent for a full 20-over match and a strong standard of cricket.
Seattle Orcas (possible XI): Tim Seifert, Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis (c), Harmeet Singh, Dasun Shanaka, Cameron Gannon, Ali Sheikh, Ottniel Baartman, Jasdeep Singh.
MI New York (possible XI): Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran (c), Kunwarjeet Singh, Tajinder Singh, Corbin Bosch, Kieron Pollard, Corey Anderson, Romario Shepherd, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Nosthush Kenjige.