MI New York vs Seattle Orcas in the Major League Cricket 2026. The 25th clash brings an exciting contest between two solid sides of the 2026 MLC. The current points table standings provide a clear indication of how both teams have performed and their overall form in the tournament.
MI New York, after seven matches, has won four matches, with 8 points, and stands in 4th position in the table. Seattle Orcas, after winning four of the eight matches they have played, stand in the top 2, with second position in the table with 8 points.
Here is a complete preview of the match, featuring the official timings, pitch report, probable playing XIs, and the key battles that could decide the result.
Match Details: Date, Time, and Venue
Match: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas (Major League Cricket 2026)
Date: July 11 th, 2026
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Time: 3:30 PM Local/ 2:00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie
Pitch Report for Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium
The pitch for the exciting clash, MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, will be a good batting track for batters, and pacers will get good swing in the first few overs of the powerplay. As the match progresses, off-spin and leg-spin bowling can trouble batters.
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A good total in the T20 will be around 200+, as the pitch favors the batters, and the encounter will be a high-scoring and thrilling one.
Weather Update for Grand Prairie
The forecast for Grand Prairie is expected to be hot and dry weather throughout the match, with no chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to range between 39°C and 41°C, guaranteeing a full T20 match without any rain interruptions in the MI New York vs Seattle Orcas match.
Probable Playing XI’s for the MI New York vs Seattle Orcas Match
Seattle Orcas (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Shehan Jayasuriya, Marcus Stoinis(c), Dasun Shanaka, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Jasdeep Singh, Ottneil Baartman
MI New York (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Kunwarjeet Singh, Nicholas Pooran(c), Tajinder Dhillon, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Corbin Bosch, Romario Shepherd, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Trent Boult
MI New York vs Seattle Orcas: Major Battles That Could Decide the Match
Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel will have to provide MI New York with a strong start in the powerplay. De Kock played a crucial knock in the previous match, scoring 61 runs off 46 balls, while Monank Patel struggled after being dismissed for 0(4). They will face Seattle Orcas’ pace attack of Trent Boult and Romario Shepherd. This battle could decide where the match will go in the first six overs.
In the middle overs, Nicholas Pooran, Tajinder Dhillon, and Kieron Pollard will have to counter Seattle Orcas’ bowling attack. Pooran scored 19 runs off 16 balls, while Dhillon contributed 23 runs off 20 balls and Pollard scored 12(17). Romario Shepherd was the standout bowler for Seattle Orcas, taking 3/16, while Trent Boult and Corbin Bosch also picked up important dismissals.
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Match Prediction for MI New York vs Seattle Orcas
MI New York will have a slight edge due to their stronger batting lineup and Quinton de Kock’s recent form at the top. However, Seattle Orcas has a balanced bowling attack with Romario Shepherd, Trent Boult, and Corbin Bosch in good rhythm.
If MI New York’s top order survives the powerplay, they could secure a victory, but Seattle Orcas remain a strong threat. When both faced each other on 3rd July 2026, in the 17th match, MI New York won that contest by 5 runs.
