MINY vs SEO, MLC 2025: Monank, Bracewell, Pollard Lead MI New York To Victory

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MINY vs SEO: MI New York (MINY) finally sealed their first victory in MLC 2025, pursuing a challenging 201-run target against the Seattle Orcas (SEO) in the concluding match of Oakland’s leg. Superb performances by Monank Patel, Michael Bracewell, and Kieron Pollard guaranteed a clinical victory, despite a jittery beginning to their innings.

Seattle Orcas posted a challenging 200-run target 

MINY vs SEO, MLC 2025: Monank, Bracewell, Pollard Lead MI New York To Victory
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Choosing to bat first in search of their inaugural win of the season, the Seattle Orcas (SEO) altered their XI and batting lineup. The biggest change was sending Kyle Mayers down to No. 4 after a duck in the last game, one that worked in their favor.

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Having suffered initial losses, with David Warner and Aaron Jones cheaply departing, Mayers stepped in at 30/2 towards the end of the powerplay. With him, he negotiated a solid third-wicket partnership with Shayan Jahangir, amassing 77 runs from 49 deliveries. Jahangir’s 43 from 34 gave good momentum before his run-out in the 14th over.

Mayers changed gear subsequently, scoring a half-century off 31 balls and unleashing a carnage on Naveen-ul-Haq, hitting four consecutive sixes off one over. He departed for a nicely crafted 73 eventually, but Shimron Hetmyer (27 off 11) and Heinrich Klaasen (27 off 11) propelled SEO to dominating 200/6, posting an astonishing 120 runs during the last eight overs.

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MINY’s Nervy Start Followed by Monank Patel Masterclass

MINY vs SEO, MLC 2025: Monank, Bracewell, Pollard Lead MI New York To Victory
Monank Patel (PC- ESPN)

Pursuing 201, MI New York (MINY) started tentatively, achieving only 38/1 in the powerplay. Quinton de Kock looked promising early on but got trapped LBW by Sikandar Raza. Then it was Monank Patel’s turn to take the limelight.

Monank retaliated with a smashing six and four off USA teammate Jasdeep Singh, and went on to accelerate, scoring a thrilling 93 off 50 balls. Monank had a solid stand partner in Michael Bracewell, who played the anchor man with a run-a-ball strategy.

Late Drama: Pooran Fails, Pollard Delivers

When Monank was dismissed for 93 with 57 still required from 30 balls, Nicholas Pooran struggled, getting just 7 off 6 before being bowled by Raza. That left Pollard with 49 needed off 22 balls.

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Pollard did not lose any time, hitting two consecutive boundaries and turning the game around. Bracewell also hit 19 runs off Mayers’ over, featuring two fours and a six. With 21 required off the last 12 balls, Pollard and Bracewell calmly closed out the match in the 19th over, finishing with an over to spare.

MINY vs SEO, MLC 2025: Monank, Bracewell, Pollard Lead MI New York To Victory
Michael Bracewell (PC- ESPN)

Bracewell didn’t get out on 50 off 35 balls, whereas Pollard did not get out on 26 off only 10 deliveries.

Bowling Troubles for SEO: Lost the Match

Even though they scored 200, bowlers from Seattle Orcas labored, as four of them gave more than 10 runs an over. A dropped catch from Bracewell and uncontrolled death bowling, most notably from Obed McCoy and Naveen-ul-Haq, damaged their prospects.

Key Takeaways – MINY vs SEO, MLC 2025

Monank Patel was Player of the Match with a match-winning 93 (50).

Michael Bracewell was a vital anchor and finisher with 50*.

Kieron Pollard provided the knock-out blow with 26* off 10.

Kyle Mayers’ 73 explosiveness stood out for the Seattle Orcas.

MINY chased 201 successfully with one over remaining, their first victory in MLC 2025.

MINY vs SEO, MLC 2025: What’s Next?

This win provides MI New York with the badly needed boost in the 2025 Major League Cricket season. In contrast, Seattle Orcas are still winless with three games played and will have to re-evaluate their bowling and field setup going into the next series.

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