MLC 2023 Prediction: Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings, Washington Freedom vs MI New York – Who Will Win?

Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings finished in the top two spots after the group stages. Orcas finished with 8 points while Texas Super Kings finished with 6 points.

Washington Freedom also managed 6 points but an inferior NRR meant they had to settle with the 3rd position. MI New York, despite getting just 4 points, managed to sneak in as the 4th team courtesy of a superior rate.

Seattle Orcas will be up against Texas Super Kings in the Qualifier, while Washington Freedom will be up against MI New York in the Eliminator. The winner of the Qualifier will advance to the Final, whereas the loser of the Eliminator will be out of the tournament.

Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings Prediction: SOR vs TSK Match Prediction

Seattle Orcas have been one of the top teams in this MLC season. They topped the group stage and have some top-notch players in their ranks. Heinrich Klaasen has been excellent with the bat as he has scored 231 runs so far, at a humongous strike rate of 206. Cameron Gannon has been fantastic with the ball, and sits 2nd in the wicket-taking chart with 10 wickets.

For Texas Super Kings, Devon Conway has been the highest scorer with 159 runs. Dwayne Bravo has also been another decent performer with bat for them. In terms of bowling, Gerald Coetzee has been their main man with 8 wickets in just three matches.

SOR vs TSK Who will Win: In terms of the prediction, Seattle Orcas do have the upper hand. They have beaten them in the group stages already and the Orcas do look like the more balanced team. Hence, it can be the Orcas who advance to the final.

Washington Freedom vs MI New York Prediction: WAF vs MINY Match Prediction:

Washington Freedom have been decent in this tournament and they have been decent with the ball. Freedom’s Matthew Short is the highest scorer for them with 144 runs. while Moises Henriques and Andries Gous have also contributed. In bowling, Saurabh Netravalkar (8 wkts), Akeal Hosein (6 wkts), Marco Jansen (6 wkts) have been their biggest performers.

For MI New York, the bowling has been spearheaded by Kiwi star Trent Boult, who sits in the wickets chart with 11 scalps to his name. In batting, Nicholas Pooran will be the key man as he has scored 227 runs at a strike rate of 154 so far. Tim David has also played some crucial knocks for the in the middle-order.

WAF vs MINY Who will Win: Washington Freedom lost the group stage match against MI New York, but overall they have been better in the MLC season. Despite the lack of marquee names in their batting lineup, the Freedom have punched above their weight. But for the Eliminator, we believe MI New York will prevail courtesy of the players that they have in the squad.