MLC 2025: Match 18, NY vs SEA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between NY vs SEA?

The Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 continues with MI New York (NY) taking on Seattle Orcas (SEA) in Match No. 18. Both sides will lock horns at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 28. The last time these two sides faced each other this season, the New York-based team registered a seven-wicket win. 

Nicholas Pooran-led New York have had a poor season so far as they hold the fourth position in the points table. In five games so far, the team has managed to win just one game and has lost the other four encounters. They have a negative Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.597.

On the other hand, Seattle Orcas have had an extremely disappointing campaign so far, losing all five games. Currently languishing at the bottom of the table with a negative NRR of 2.197, the Heinrich Klaasen-led unit needs to quickly find a winning formula to have qualification chance.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. In the eight games played at this venue this season, the team batting first has come out victorious on three occasions, while chasing teams have won five times. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

MI New York

Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nosthush Kenjige

Seattle Orcas

Shayan Jahangir (wk), David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sujit Nayak, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Obed McCoy, Cameron Gannon

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Monank Patel

MI New York's opener Monank Patel has been in brilliant form so far and is currently the third-highest run-getter of the competition with 267 runs in five matches at an average of 53.40. The 32-year-old is coming off a 60-run knock and will be hoping for another good showing for his side.

Probable Best Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq

MI New York's pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has performed decently with the ball so far in the competition. In five innings, he has bagged eight wickets at an economy of 9.93 and is the highest wicket-taker of his team this season. 

Today's Match Prediction: MI New York to win the match

Scenario 1

• MI New York win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 60-70
• SEA: 220-240
• MI New York win the match.

Scenario 2

• Seattle Orcas win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 50-60
• NY: 200-220
• MI New York win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.