Seattle Orcas vs MI New York – Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Major League Cricket
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THE FACTS
When is Seattle Orcas vs MI New York taking place? Seattle Orcas vs MI New York will take place on Monday 31st July, 2023 at 01:30 (UK)
Where is Seattle Orcas vs MI New York taking place? Seattle Orcas vs MI New York will take place at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, USA
Where can I get tickets for Seattle Orcas vs MI New York? Click here for the latest ticket information for Seattle Orcas vs MI New York
What TV channel is Seattle Orcas vs MI New York on in the UK? Seattle Orcas vs MI New York will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Seattle Orcas vs MI New York? Seattle Orcas vs MI New York can be streamed in the UK on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
SEATTLE ORCAS
Seattle Orcas have been the standout side in the first ever edition of Major League Cricket, winning the group stage with four wins from five and eight points to their name. They have since followed this up with a resounding nine-wicket victory over Texas Super Kings in the qualifier, booking their place in the final in style. A brilliant bowling performance set the tone vs TSK, restricting the home team to just 126/9 with Andrew Tye picking up three wickets and perhaps most notably, none of the Seattle bowlers conceding an economy rate of over ten runs an over, an impressive feat in modern day T20 cricket. Opener Quinton de Kock batted through the entirety of the run chase, striking 88 not out whilst putting on an unbroken partnership of 117 for the second wicket and the Orcas strolled home with five overs to spare.
MI NEW YORK
MI New York had to do things the hard way, but they come into the final high on momentum after winning both the eliminator against Washington Freedom, before knocking out Texas Super Kings in the challenger to set up this final encounter. Key to their success across the play-offs has been the form of young South African starlet Dewald Brevis. The 20-year-old batter followed up his crucial 57 vs Washington with an unbeaten 41 against Texas, coming in at number four to help guide his side home in a tight run chase, New York reaching their 159-run target with an over to go. Their strength-in-depth with the bat came to fore in the challenger, with sizeable contributions from middle-order players such as Tim David and David Wiese alongside Brevis. It would also be remiss not to mention Trent Boult, the left-arm pace bowler doing the damage upfront with the ball by taking the wickets of Texas Super Kings’ top three.
THE PREDICTION
A final certainly fitting of the inaugural Major League Cricket competition and one which should provide plenty of excitement. Whilst Seattle Orcas have been the benchmark across the tournament, MI New York boast individuals capable of single-handedly turning this final in their favour if they are at their best. Players such as Trent Boult and Rashid Khan fall into this category with the ball, not to mention the hard-hitting Brevis. The last encounter between these two sides went right to the wire, Seattle winning by two wickets thanks to Heinrich Klassen’s special unbeaten 110. MI New York showed in that game that they are capable of overcoming the Orcas and simply fell victim to a special individual performance. Battle-hardened following that victory over Texas, consider backing MI New York to get over the line in the first ever final of Major League Cricket.
BETTING TIP: MI NEW YORK TO WIN
