The 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) season kicks off on Friday with the much anticipated clash between defending champions MI New York and the Seattle Orcas.

The tournament opener will be played at Church Street Park in Morrisville, promising a night of high-octane action. MI New York will be led by the experienced Kieron Pollard, while the Seattle Orcas will look to Wayne Parnell for guidance.

Major League Cricket 2024, NY vs SEA

• Date and time: July 5; 3:30 pm local/ 7:30 pm GMT/ 1:00 am IST (June 6)
• Venue: Church Street Park, Morrisville

Church Street Park Pitch Report

Batters, get ready to swing! Church Street Park in Morrisville is notorious for its batsman’s paradise. Short boundaries and a consistent bounce make it a haven for high-scoring matches. Bowlers, beware! Accuracy will be your best friend, with pinpoint line and length crucial to taming this lively pitch.

NY vs SEA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen
• Batters: Kieron Pollard, Aaron Jones
• All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Rashid Khan
• Bowlers: Wayne Parnell, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

NY vs SEA Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Nicholas Pooran (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
• Choice 2: Kieron Pollard (c), Trent Boult (vc)

Also READ: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 – Broadcast, live streaming details | When and Where to watch in India, US, UK, Australia & other countries

NY vs SEA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Michael Bracewell, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Harmeet Sing??h

NY vs SEA Dream11 Team for the match (July 5, 7:30 pm GMT)

Squads:

MI New York: Dewald Brevis, Steven Taylor, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, Shayan Jahangir, Heath Richards, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich N?ortje, Rushil Ugarkar, Ruben Clinton

Seattle Orcas: Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, Michael Bracewell, Imad Wasim, Shubham Ranjane, Wayne Parnell (c)?, Obed McCoy, Nandre Burger, Zaman Khan, Hammad Azam, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Ryan Rickelton, Lance Morris, Aaron Jones, Nathan Ellis, Ali Sheikh, Ayan Desai

Also READ: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 – Complete squads of all six teams

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The Seattle Orcas (SEO) clashed with the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the Qualifier match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 tournament? at the Grand Prairie Stadium on Thursday evening. Texas Super Kings won t??he toss and elected to bat first.

Batting first, the Texas Super Kings struggled to find momentum against an impressive bowling display from the Seattle Orcas. They managed to post a total of 126-9 in their allotted 20 overs. Devon Conway and Cody Chetty were the top scorers with 24 runs each, while Daniel Sams contributed a crucial 26 runs down the order. Andrew Tye was the pick of the bowlers for the Orcas, claiming three wickets, while Imad Wasim and Harmeet Singh provided crucial breakthroughs.

Chasing a target of 127, the Seattle Orcas had a fantastic start, courtesy of their explosive opener Quinton de Kock. The left-handed batter was in sublime form, smashing 88 runs off just 50 balls, which included 10 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting took the game away from the Super Kings as he built a match-winning partnership with Shehan Jayasuriya, who played a ste??ady knock of 31 runs. The Orcas ??reached the target comfortably in 15 overs with 9 wickets to spare, finishing at 127/1.

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De Kock’s blistering innings earned him the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award, and his outstanding performance ensured the Seattle Orcas became the first team to qualify for the final. Throughout the tournament, the Orcas have shown exceptional dominance, and this victory in the Qualifier only reinforced their status as the team to beat.

Also READ: Dewald Brevis, Trent Boult shine as MI New York eliminate Washington Freedom – MLC 2023

The Texas Super Kings, despite th?e loss, will get another chance in the Eliminator match to make their way to the fi?nal.

“It’s a bad day at the office. We thought the pitch was going to be real slow. But it’s night time so I think we made a mistake at the toss,” the Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis said in the post-match presentation.

“[The ball] Came on to the bat better later and they played really well. Big wake-up call for tomorrow and we’ll have to be better in all areas. The beautiful thing about tomorrow is that it’s a new day,” he added.

Also Checkout: Major League Cricket 2023 Stats – Highest Scores

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The 15th match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 saw an enthralling battle between MI New York (MINY) and Seattle Orcas (SEO) at Church Street Park. The match was packed with h??igh-intensity action as both teams vied for a crucial victory in the tournament.

Having won the toss, the Orcas elected to bowl, hoping to capitalize on the pitch conditions and restrict New York’s batting lineup. The decision didn’t proved much fruitful as the Kieron Pollard-led side posted a competi??tive total of 194/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Shayan Jahangir provided his team a brisk start, scoring 19 runs off 14 balls. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, putting the team under pressure. Nicholas Pooran‘s fiery knock of 68 runs off 34 balls, including 7 sixes, gave a much-needed boost to the innings. Captain Pollard’s aggressive 34 runs off 18 balls also contributed to the total. For Orcas, Imad Wasim and Harmeet Singh picked up 2 wickets each.

Chasing a challenging target of 195 runs for victory, the Orcas had a shaky start with Quinton de Kock falling early. But, Nauman Anwar‘s explosive innings of 51 runs off 30 balls, along with a sensational century by Heinrich Klaasen, turned the tide in favour of the Orcas. Klaasen’s remarkable knock of 110 runs off just 44 balls, featuring 9 fours and 7 sixes, was the highlight of the match and earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Heinrich Klaasen smashed 9 fours and 7 sixes during his unbeaten century at the Major League Cricket #MLC2023 #MINYvSEO #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/wQ7m3jmxo2

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Despite a late wobble, the Orcas managed to chase ?down the highest total of the MLC 2023 in the final over, finishing at 195-8 in 19.2 overs. Trent Boult was the standout bowler for MINY, taking 4 wickets for 31 runs in his 4 overs. Rashid Khan and Nosthush Kenjige also co?ntributed with 2 and 1 wickets, ??respectively.

With this thrilling 2-wicket victory, the Orcas secured the top spot in the league standings, and they have progressed directly to the Qualifier 1. On the other hand, MINY? will have to face the Eliminator match as they finished in the second spot.

Heinrich Klaasen, you beauty!

MLC's first ever centurion 💯 leads the Seattle Orcas to a record chase AND to the 🔝 of the table!#MLC2023 pic.twitter.com/RHDqO4jSqo

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The Seattle Orcas (SEO) clashed with the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the 10th match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 tournament at Church Street Park on Friday night. After winning the toss, the Seattle Orcas elected to bowl first, and it turned out to be a ??brilliant decision.

The Super Kings had a rocky start to their innings, with their top-order struggling to find their footing. Devon Conway departed for a golden duck, while Faf du Plessis got out after scoring 13 runs. However, it was Cody Chetty who played a handy knock of 22 runs off 18 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. But wickets fell? at regular intervals, and the Super Kings found it difficult to build partnerships.

Dwayne Bravo played a crucial knock, scoring 39 runs off 39 balls, with 4 fours and 1 six. Additionally, Daniel Sams contributed with a quick 26 runs off 19 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes. Thanks to their efforts, the Super Kings managed to post a total of 127 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Wayne Parnell was the standout bowler for the Orcas, taking an impressive 5 wickets for 20 runs in his 4-over s??pell.

Chasing a moderate target of 128 runs for victory, the Seattle side approached their innings with determination. Quinton de Kock led the charge, smashing a fiery half-century, scoring 53 runs off just 36 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Heinrich Klaasen provided excellent support with a blistering knock of 42 runs off 21 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Nauman Anwar played a steady inning of 19 runs off 32 balls, further consolidating the Orcas’ position. In the end, it was Dasun Shanaka who sealed the deal with a quick 10 runs off 7 balls. The Orcas reached the target comfortably in t?he 16th?? over, finishing at 128/2.

The Super Kings bowlers tried their best to defend the target, but they couldn’t break the Orcas’ partnership, with Mitchell Santner and Mohammad Mohsin being the only bowlers to pick up a wicket each.

Parnell’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

With this victory, the Orcas have moved to the top of the table. The Super Kings, on the other hand, have slipped to the?? second spot with two w??ins and four games.

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In the 4th match of the Major League Cricket 2023, the Seattle Orcas (SEO) emerged victorious against the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) at t?he Grand Prairie Stadium on Saturday night. After winning the toss, the Seattle Orcas elected to bat first.

The Orcas set a challenging target of 177 runs for the Unicorns in their allotted 20 overs. The Orcas’ top-order batters made valuable contributions to the total. Nauman Anwar scored 30 runs, Shehan Jayasuriya scored 33 runs, and Heinrich Klaasen played a superb innings of 53 runs. Shimron Hetmyer also contributed with 36 off 30 balls. The Unicorns’ bowlers struggled to contain the Orcas’ batting lineup, with Liam Plunkett bei?ng the most successful bowler, taking tw??o wickets.

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Chasing the target, the Unicorns stumbled and lost wickets at regular intervals. Despite some aggressive strokes by Matthew Wade (28 runs) and Finn Allen (28 runs), the Unicorns couldn’t maintain the required momentum. Shadab Khan played a valiant knock of 37 runs, but the team fell short of the required total. Cameron Gannon was the pick of the bowlers for the Orcas, taking four wickets, while Imad Wasim and Andrew Tye claimed two wickets each.

Well, the Orcas show?cased a dominant performance and secured a 35-run victory over the Unicorns. Klaasen was nam??ed the Player of the Match for his impressive batting display.

“Good to get a good game under the belt so early in the competition,” said Klaasen in the post-match presentation.

“Every batter has a few things, I thought we were always one or two boundaries away from getting going, especially with one boundary being short. We will have to put away the bad balls. I’ve fallen to the trap of going too hard, and have learnt some lessons on my way. It’s just about waiting for the opportunity now,” he added.

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Amidst all the teams announcing their squad and support staff for the much anticipated Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023, the Seattle Orcas franchise has now also revealed the names of their coaching staff. The Seattle-based team assigned the role of the head coach to experienced Pravin Amre. Notably, the former Indian cricketer has previously coached India’s Under-19 cricket team and now defunct Pune Warriors side at the Indian Premier League (IPL). Amre even assisted Delhi Capitals (DC) as the talent scout in the IPL.

The other notable name added to the coaching staff of Seattle Orcas is former New Zealand batter, Ross Taylor. The Kiwi veteran cricketer has been roped in as the side’s batting coach for the marquee MLC 2023. Meanwhile, South African Johan Botha will serve as the bowling coach of the team. The information regarding the sam??e was shared on the official Twitt??er handle of Seattle Orcas.

Introducing our Head Honcho🤠

We're proud to announce Pravin Amre as the Head Coach of the Seattle Orcas 👏#MeetTheOrcas #SeattleOrcas #MLC2023 #MajorLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/mvQQ4E7GmY

— Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) June 14, 2023

Join us in We??lcoming Ross Tayl??or to Seattle Orcas 🌊

New Zealand's leading runs-scorer across all formats has found a home with us as our Batting Coach 🏏#MeetTheOrcas #SeattleOrcas #MLC2023 #MajorLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/T6yeH7gaxa

— Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) June 10, 2023

It is worth mentioning that Taylor recently announced his retirement from in??ternational cricket in 2021. The right-handed batter called time on his career with 7683 Test runs,?? 8607 ODI runs and 1909 T20I runs.

Speaking of the squad of the Seattle Orcas, the star-studded team features the likes of Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Marsh, Dasun Shanaka, Wayne Parnell and Sikandar Raza. They also picked Harmeet Singh, Angelo Perera, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shubham Ranjane and other domestic players in MLC 2023 draft held earlier in March this year.?? However, the captain of the team is yet to be announced ??by the franchise.

The Seattle-based team is owned by the GMR group in partnership with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The same GMR group owns the DC franchise in IPL as well. In the first-ever edition of the MLC 2023 that commences from July 13 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Seattle Orcas will b??e starting their campaign in the event against Washing?ton Freedom on July 15.

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The cricketing scenario in the United States is on the verge of a historic moment as the highly anticipated inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to commence on July 13. The first season of MLC will witness the participation of six teams, namely, Texas Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders, Seattle Orcas, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom.

The Seattle Orcas, in their quest for success in their debut MLC season, have made smart signings to strengthen their squad. They have managed to secure the services of renowned South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, known for his explosive stroke play, and Sri Lanka’s  limited-overs captain Dasun Shanaka. The acquisition of these international stars highlights the Orcas’ determination to make a strong impression in the tournament.

Further, the Delhi Capitals-owned franchise has also secured the services of Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza, known for his aggressive style of play, and South African veteran pacer Wayne Parnell, adding valuable experience to their lineup.

Seattle Orcas squad: Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper-batter), Dasun Shanaka (All-rounder), Sikandar Raza (All-rounder), Wayne Parnell (Bowler), Shehan?? Jayasuriya (Batter), Harmeet Singh (All-rounder), Shubham Ranjane (All-rounder), Cameron Gannon (All-rounder), Aaron Jones (Batter), Nauman Anwar (Batter), Phani Simhadri (Bowler), Angelo Parera (Batter), Matthew Tromp (Bowler).

Seattle Orcas’ schedule for MLC 2023:

• July 14: Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas
• July 15: SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas
• July 21: Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings at Church Street Park in Morrisville
• July 23: LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas at Church Street Park in Morrisville
• July 25: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas at Church Street Park in Morrisville

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