Welp, cricket punters, it’s the showdown we half‑expected—but full of drama. MI New York and Seattle Orcas, both 0‑2 in MLC 2025, finally meet at Oakland Coliseum tonight, and let’s face it: neither will leave with zero dignity (we hope).
MI reads like “so close yet so New York-ish”—strong positions squandered, heartbreaks against Texas and San Francisco.
Meanwhile, Seattle… well, they’ve been getting thoroughly outplayed, mate. So here’s your one-stop guide: playing XIs, toss, weather, fantasy tips, streaming info, toss–ups, betting pointers, match predictions… and a table or two to keep things tidy.
1. Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Teams | MI New York (MINY) vs Seattle Orcas (SO) |
| Match No. | 9, MLC 2025 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM IST (6:00 PM PDT, Jun 18) |
| Venue | Oakland Coliseum, California |
| Toss Time | ~6:00 AM IST; Seattle won and chose to bat in real life |
| Head‑to‑Head | MI New York leads 2–1, incl. finals 2023 win |
| Broadcast India | Star Sports network, streamed on Jio Hotstar |
| Live Stream US | Willow + regional RSNs; global via OTT channels |
2. Why Every Fan Is Googling…
- “MI NY vs SEA toss time” – It’s 6 AM IST, a sacred moment.
- “Playing XI” – Fantasy warriors and casuals alike need to know who’s suiting up.
- “Live streaming in India” – Because missing a cricket match is no less tragic than missing your morning chai.
- “Dream11 tips” – Because we love making fake cash off real cricket.
- “Pitch & weather” – For the “betting-or-social-media armchair” gurus.
So here’s the best rundown on each.
3. Playing XI
Probables at the toss:
MI New York – Probable XI
Agni Chopra, Q. de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, N. Pooran (c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen‑ul‑Haq, Ehsan Adil
Seattle Orcas – Probable XI
David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Heinrich Klaasen (c & wk), Sikandar Raza, Sujit Nayak/Gulbadin Naib, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil.
Note: These are probables, based on multiple sources. Actual line‑ups at toss likely matched this with Seattle batting choice.
4. Toss Toss-Up
Spoiler: Seattle won the toss and opted to bat.
- Why eager to bat? First innings at Oakland have historically favored the batting side (~75% wins when batting first).
- Pitch reads: A flat deck early on, but bowlers—especially pacers—get movement after sunset under lights .
5. Weather Report
Clear, cool evening with moderate winds; temps dipping into low tens °C. Ideal for a T20 breeze, nothing washed out .
6. Form Check & Match Preview
MI New York – Two agonizing losses: one a heartbreak against Super Kings, another collapsed late vs Unicorns; position solid, but execution sloppy
Seattle Orcas – Outplayed in both games; misfiring batters, ineffective bowling, captain Denver’s armchair more than armwork
So: MI’s weakness is mental; Seattle lacks consistency across the board.
7. Fantasy / Dream11 Tips
From IndiaTimes:
- MI NY picks: de Kock, Pooran (c), Bracewell, Boult, Naveen‑ul‑Haq.
- Seattle picks: Warner, Klaasen (c & wk), Raza, McCoy.
Cricket World and CricTracker chime in too:
- New York threats: Pollard (strike rate 193.75), de Kock, Naveen‑ul‑Haq, Michael Bracewell.
- Orcas bets: Harmeet Singh (all‑rounder value), Warner, Sikandar Raza.
8. Betting & Predictions
From CricketWorld and CricTracker:
- Toss call: Seattle to bat (they did).
- Match winner: New York hot favorites if bowlers bowl well; Seattle with toss advantage but form disadvantage.
- Top batsmen: Bracewell, Warner, Pooran.
- Top bowlers: Naveen‑ul‑Haq, Harmeet Singh.
- Highest sixes: Bracewell, Kyle Mayers.
- Venue stats (Oakland): First-inning average ~192.75 in 2025; pacers get more movement at night.
9. Live Coverage
- India: Star Sports TV, stream on JioHotstar.
- US & Canada: Willow TV + regional networks; NBC for SF matches; OTT via Sling/CBS/Sony/Disney+ Hotstar.
- Online global: Amazon Prime in ANZ, Cricbuzz for MENA, ESPN UK/Africa .
YouTube logs a live stream via Restream module and FanCode tracking Ball‑by‑Ball
10. In‑Match Reality Check
Turns out the match happened yesterday (June 18 local time) and MI New York won by 7 wickets chasing 200 in 19 overs: 203/3.
- Player of the Match: Monank Patel (93) with a key 144-partnership with Bracewell.
- Key facts: Seattle posted 200/5; bracket chase looked iffy until MI brought it home.
- Comment: “Miny have opened their account. The Orcas still on a blob.”
11. Top Performers & Quotes
| Player | Performance & Quote |
|---|---|
| Monank Patel | 93 off ?? balls, claimed responsibility to steady the innings |
| Michael Bracewell | Anchored late‑game chase with 50 off 35 |
| Kieron Pollard | Cameo 26 off 10 in final overs, turning the screws |
| Quinton de Kock | Early downfall but fit into chase |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Tried to rally 200 but fell short: “We batted superbly… but fielding errors hurt.” |
12. Fantasy & Betting Outcome
- Dream11 picks hit or miss?
- Winner picks: Monank, Bracewell, Pollard
- Seattle disappointments: Warner couldn’t convert, bowlers lacked yorker hit, Harmeet, Raza didn’t stand out.
- Betting recap:
- Toss call
- Match winner prediction
- Top players – mostly. Naveen‑ul‑Haq didn’t shine though.
13. Quick Takeaways
- MI New York finally shake 0‑2 jinx with chase win.
- Seattle Orcas still search for spark—batting fell short of 200+.
- Oakland pitch again shows batting-first advantage—but bowlers matter under lights.
- Fantasy gold: Pick form MI batters over Seattle’s flops.
- Weather was ideal; not a wash-out win, a chase-of-a-lifetime win.
14. Where MLC’s Came From & How It Spreads
- MI New York: 2023 inaugural champions under Kieron Pollard & Robin Peterson.
- Seattle Orcas: Finished last in 2024, revamped with big names—David Warner, Raza, Farooqi.
- League expanding
- Media rights:
- US: Willow & regional RSNs
- India: Star Sports & Hotstar
- UK: Premier Sports; AUS/NZ: Prime Video
MI New York’s chase wasn’t flashy fireworks, but controlled aggression—a classic late-career Pollard, emerging Patel-Bracewell combo, plus that de Kock‑Pooran foundation.
Seattle flashed intent but lacked finishers. The most important thing? Seattle now sits at 0‑3 in form and must re-strategize. MI moves on to Dallas with momentum.
16. Fan Q&A
Q: Who stole the Dream11 game?
A: Monank & Bracewell—nearly perfect picks.
Q: Will MI NY climb the table?
A: Yes, but they must tighten death bowling to avoid more tight finishes.
Q: Where to watch next game?
A: Same platforms—Star, JioHotstar, Willow—with more games as league hits Dallas.