MI New York vs Seattle Orcas MLC 2026 Tips - 10 July
Defending champions MI New York face Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie in MLC 2026. Form, pick card and odds for the Friday clash.
- MI New York face Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, with a 15:30 local start that lands at 23:30 SAST.
- MI New York are the defending MLC champions but have had a mixed campaign this season, with Nicholas Pooran leading a stacked top order.
- Seattle Orcas bounced back with a win over LA Knight Riders last time out and go in with momentum.
MI New York are the defending champions, but Seattle Orcas arrive at Grand Prairie in better touch right now. We're backing the Orcas to cause an upset off the back of their win over LA Knight Riders. The head to head record this season has been tight, and we expect another close finish.
The Pick Card
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| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Orcas to win | Hollywoodbets | @2.05 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Nicholas Pooran top MI NY run scorer | Betway | @2.30 (indicative) | 1 Unit | Bet here |
| Over 340.5 match runs | Easybet | @1.75 (indicative) | 1 Unit | Bet here |
The Form Line
MI New York won last year's MLC title but this campaign has been up and down, with a narrow five run win over Seattle Orcas earlier in the season showing both the quality and the fragility in this squad (ESPNcricinfo). Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock give them a dangerous top order on their day.
Seattle Orcas have shown fight, beating LA Knight Riders by 20 runs at Oakland Coliseum in their last outing (Seattle Orcas). That win came after a loss to Washington Freedom, so the Orcas are a streaky side but capable of beating anyone on the day.
Head to Head
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | Major League Cricket 2026 | MI New York won by 5 runs |
The only meeting this season went right down to the wire, with MI New York edging it by five runs at Pomona. Expect another tight contest at Grand Prairie.
Team News
MI New York's squad features Nicholas Pooran as captain alongside Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult and Shakib Al Hasan (IPL.com). Seattle Orcas are captained by Sikandar Raza, with Marcus Stoinis and Shimron Hetmyer adding firepower through the middle order.
Verdict
This one is a genuine coin flip on recent form, but we're siding with the Orcas after their bounce back win at Oakland. Pooran remains the biggest threat in the MI New York top order if this goes the champions' way. We're also leaning toward a high scoring game on a ground that's produced plenty of runs this season.
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