MLC 2024: Match 13, SEA vs SF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between SEA vs SF?

Seattle Orcas (SEA) will clash against San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in Match 13 of the Major League Cricket (MLC 2024), at Church Street Park in Morrisville, on July 16. Orcas are currently reeling at the bottom of the points table with one win in three games and a negative Net Run Rate of 1.007. On the other hand, San Francisco holds the fourth position and has won one game in three matches, with a negative NRR of 0.631.

Orcas are coming off a five-wicket-defeat against table-toppers Washington Freedom. The side will look to bounce back in the coming game and go ahead on the points table. Meanwhile, Unicorns won their first game of the tournament and lost their second game to Texas Super Kings. With their last game being washed out, the side is in desperate need of a victory. 

Match Details 

Pitch Report

The Morrisville pitch seems to retain its nature throughout a 20-over match. However, a key concern is the batting tempo in the second innings, as the ball's pace slows down upon hitting the surface. This gives bowlers an advantage, allowing them to capitalize on uneven bounce. Given these conditions, teams might be better off setting reasonable targets instead of pushing for extremely high scores. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing 11 for SEA vs SF, Match 13

Seattle Orcas: 

Ryan Rickelton, Nauman Anwar, Quinton de Kock(wk), Hammad Azam, Heinrich Klaasen(c), Shubham Ranjane, Imad Wasim, Nandre Burger, Cameron Gannon, Harmeet Singh, Zaman Khan.

San Francisco Unicorns: 

Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w), Corey Anderson(c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

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Probable Top Performers from SEA vs SF

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Ryan Rickelton could be the best batter in the upcoming match against the San Francisco-based franchise. The South African wicketkeeper-batter has played two games in the completion so far and scored an unbeaten century in the first game against Washington Freedom. With the ability to give his side a solid start, the 28-year-old can trouble the opposition bowlers and take his team to a comfortable position single-handedly. 

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Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Cameron Gannon could be the best bowler in the upcoming match against San Francisco. In three games, the right arm-quick has scalped four wickets. With the skills of generating pace and getting a swing, Gannon could be the game-changer in the upcoming clash. 

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           Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1 

Seattle Orcas win the toss and opt to bowl

Powerplay: 40-50

First Innings Score: 140-150

Seattle Orcas win the match

Scenario 2 

San Francisco Unicorns win the toss and opt to bowl

Powerplay: 30-40

First Innings Score: 130-140

San Francisco Unicorns win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.