Who Will Win San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas 22nd T20 Major League Cricket 2025 Prediction – 2nd July
The 22nd match of Major League Cricket 2025 brings us an exciting rematch between the San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas, and fans are eager to see how this battle unfolds. The last encounter saw the Unicorns outplay the Orcas with a 32-run win while defending 176. However, Seattle have since turned things around, notching up two consecutive wins – including a stunning 238-run chase against MI New York. Still, the San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas prediction slightly favors the more balanced Unicorns side, who have shown greater consistency across all departments. The clash will take place on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, and both teams will be hunting for a win to secure their playoff berths.
Match Details
| Match | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas – 22nd T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, July 02, 2025 |
| Time | 5:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, USA |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
San Francisco Unicorns – Team Preview
The Unicorns are coming off their first defeat of the season, having faltered in a chase of 170 despite a flying start. Matthew Short, their captain and most consistent performer, scored 67 in that game, while Jahmar Hamilton provided a late surge.
Short has been in sublime touch with 210+ runs in his last three outings. Finn Allen, however, is out of form and may be on thin ice. The middle-order, including Jake Fraser-McGurk, Hassan Khan, and Romario Shepherd, needs to step up. While they’ve delivered earlier in the season, recent games have exposed their vulnerability.
The bowling lineup, led by Haris Rauf and Xavier Bartlett, is well-rounded. Romario Shepherd also provides depth with the ball. The Unicorns possess one of the strongest pace units, capable of exploiting bounce and seam at the Broward pitch.
Seattle Orcas – Team Preview
Seattle Orcas have bounced back well after a rough start. With back-to-back wins, they are now well in the playoff mix. Shimron Hetmyer has been the key, smashing two unbeaten 60+ scores, including a 90* against MI New York.
Aaron Jones and Shayan Jahangir have found form too, with a 119-run partnership in the last match. Heinrich Klaasen and Kyle Mayers, though dangerous, remain inconsistent. Sikandar Raza, the captain, offers reliability in both departments and will be crucial in this clash.
Bowling-wise, Waqar Salamkheil leads the spin department effectively, while Harmeet Singh and Jasdeep Singh have chipped in economically. However, the Orcas have lacked wicket-taking edge in the powerplay, something that could hurt them against a power-packed Unicorns top order.
Probable Playing XIs
San Francisco Unicorns XI:
Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Seattle Orcas XI:
Josh Brown, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Mayers, Harmeet Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Obed McCoy, Jasdeep Singh
Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas – 2nd July
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Matthew Short (C) | All-rounder |
| Shimron Hetmyer (VC) | Batter |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Sikandar Raza | All-rounder |
| Aaron Jones | Batter |
| Jahmar Hamilton | Wicketkeeper |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Bowler |
| Harmeet Singh | Bowler |
Captain: Matthew Short
Vice-Captain: Shimron Hetmyer
Players to Avoid:
- Finn Allen – poor recent form, unlikely to make an impact
- Kyle Mayers – low scoring rate and limited bowling returns recently
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Favourite Team Today – San Francisco Unicorns
The Unicorns have a solid balance in their squad, with a powerful top order and experienced pace attack. With Matthew Short’s red-hot form and a proven ability to defend totals, they are well-placed to win. Seattle may have momentum, but inconsistencies in the bowling and middle order place them slightly behind in this encounter.
Pitch Report – Central Broward Regional Park
- Average first innings score: 160+
- Good bounce for seamers
- Spinners get some assistance in second innings
- Winning the toss and batting first is a good option
Weather Report
- Condition: Clear skies
- Temperature: Around 27°C
- Humidity: 55%
- Rain Threat: None expected
Score Prediction
- If San Francisco Bat First: 162–170
- If Seattle Orcas Bat First: 138–145
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Seattle Orcas
- Decision: Bat First
Match Prediction
Winner: San Francisco Unicorns Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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