MLC 2023 Final, SOR vs MINY: The Grand final of Major League Cricket 2023 is all set to be played today on the grounds of Grand Prairie. Table Toppers Seattle Orcas will take on spirited MI New York in the magical final of the MLC. Both teams have earned their place in the final & will look ahead to go one step ahead by winning the prestigious tournament.
MLC 2023 Final, SOR vs MINY: Team Previews
Seattle Orcas Preview:
Wayne Parnell’s Seattle Orcas have been the standout team of the tournament, winning five out of their six games. Their entry into the final was nothing short of commanding, having secured a dominant 9-wicket victory against MI New York in a previous encounter during the league stage. Drawing inspiration from that win, they will step onto the field with confidence.
The Orcas’ batting has been their forte, led by the explosive Quinton de Kock, who played an electrifying knock in the last game. Opening alongside Nauman Anwar, de Kock’s form will be crucial in providing a strong start. Shehan Jayasuriya has been in prime form, bolstering the middle order alongside Heinrich Klaasen and Shubham Ranjane. The team possesses depth in the batting with Dwaine Pretorius, Imad Wasim, and skipper Wayne Parnell in the lower middle order.
Seattle’s bowling has been the most consistent in the tournament, making it their key strength. The duo of Imad Wasim and Cameron Gannon will look to deliver early breakthroughs, setting the tone for the match. Experienced campaigners Parnell and Andrew Tye will be responsible for applying pressure in the crucial middle overs. Jayasuriya, Dwaine Pretorius, and Harmeet Singh provide versatility and depth to their bowling attack, making it a formidable unit.
MI New York Preview:
Nicholas Pooran’s MI New York has shown sparks of brilliance in the playoffs, earning a hard-fought 6-wicket victory against the Texas Super Kings in the Challenger match. The team’s batting lineup looks in good form, and they will aim to ride this momentum into the final. However, the bowlers’ inconsistency has been a concern for MI New York throughout the tournament.
At the top of the order, Shayan Jahangir and Slade van Staden will hold the key to providing a solid foundation. Nicholas Pooran himself, in good form, will be vital in anchoring the middle order, accompanied by the contributions of Dewald Brevis and Tim David. The team’s batting lineup gains depth with the inclusion of David Wiese, Steven Taylor, and Rashid Khan.
MI New York’s bowling will heavily rely on the experienced Trent Boult, who has bowled well in recent games. For them to be successful, Boult will need support from Nosthush Kenjige, Rashid Khan, and Steven Taylor, especially in containing the potent Seattle Orcas batting lineup.
MLC 2023 Final: Match Details
Match: Seattle Orcas vs MI New York, Final, MLC 2023
Date and Time: July 30, Friday, 7:30 pm local time (06:00 am IST, July 31)
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
MLC 2023 Final, SOR vs MINY: Predicted Playing XIs
Seattle Orcas
Wayne Parnell (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, Imad Wasim, Dwaine Pretorius, Shubham Ranjane, Cameron Gannon, Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye
MI New York
Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Shayan Jahangir, Dewald Brevis, Slade van Staden, Tim David, David Wiese, Steven Taylor, Rashid Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil
Pitch & Weather Conditions:
Grand Prairie’s pitch is batters friendly with small boundaries & quick outfield. Batters who get used to the pace of Prarie’s wicket have performed well. The pitch also provides assistance to the fast bowlers in the early overs while spinners can have a tough time here due to small boundaries.
Coming to the weather, the skies will be clear which will provide a good opportunity for the batters to score runs. While pacers can get assistance in the initial overs of the fixture. The pitch provides early assistance to the bowlers. Thus the team winning the toss will choose to bowl first with the motive of getting an edge over the opponents.
MLC 2023 Final, SOR vs MINY: Match Prediction:
Seattle Orcas has a settled lineup & has displayed consistent performances throughout the tournament. Their in-depth batting order & lethal bowling attack makes them perfect candidates for MLC 2023 Trophy. On the other hand, MI New York has displayed a great fightback & won the Challenger Clash to book their place in the final. But their fragile bowling attack can be a concern for them in this crucial clash. They can win the clash if both the units displayed a combined balance performance. Considering teams’ stats & performances, Seattle Orcas look like favorites to win the clash.
Prediction: Seattle Orcas to win the clash
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