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- 📍 Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- 📅 Date: 26th June
- 🕒 Time: 01:00 AM BST
In Match 16 of MLC 2025 at Grand Prairie Stadium (Dallas) on June 26, unbeaten San Francisco Unicorns (5–0) face off against struggling Seattle Orcas (0–4).
SFU, last year’s finalists, are in scorching form, while SEO desperately seeks a turnaround.
The stage is set for a crucial battle as SFU hunts a sixth straight win and SEO fights for survival.
📊 Match Odds
| Outcome | Odds / Price |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Unicorns win | ~1.52 – 1.62 |
| Seattle Orcas win | ~2.40 – 2.48 |
| First innings (top runs) | Klaasen 4.50 |
| Most Fantasy Points | Matthew Short / Haris Rauf (SFU) |
🎯 Betting Tips
- Match Winner – 💡 Back SFU
San Francisco are in red-hot form and sit atop the table, so with odds as low as 1.52–1.62, they’re the smart, low-risk play. - Player Bet – Heinrich Klaasen 22.5+ runs
Seattle needs a spark. Klaasen stands out (109 runs off 64 balls vs SFU bowlers). The line of 22.5 runs offers solid value at ~5/6. - Top SFU Performer – Matthew Short
With scores of 91, 63, etc., Short is in terrific form. He’s a strong candidate to lead SFU’s scoring, with good betting appeal. - Bowler Market – Haris Rauf (SFU)
Rauf’s pace attack has been lethal—among the tournament’s top wicket-takers. Expect early breakthroughs.
🔮 Match Prediction
- Toss: Likely to bat first under lights; chasing could prove tricky.
- Batting: SFU’s top order (Short, Seifert, Fraser-McGurk) will dominate. Orcas’ batting woes persist—team average RTG ~7.2 on road.
- Bowling: Orcas’ pacers might strike early, but SFU’s middle order should stabilize. SFU’s spinners could strangle the Orcas if they chase.
🏆 Verdict: San Francisco Unicorns to win comfortably.
Expect a 5–7 wicket win or defend 180+ comfortably in second innings.
🔍 Summary Table
| Bet Type | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Unicorns to win (~1.52–1.62) |
| Special Prop | Klaasen 22.5+ runs – take the over |
| Top Batter | Matthew Short (SFU) |
| Top Bowler | Haris Rauf (SFU) |
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