The second edition of Major League Cricket is peaking with every game, and match 13 of the season will feature the Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns going head-to-head against each other. The enthralling contest will occur at Church Street Park in Morrisville on July 15.
San Francisco Unicorns sit fourth on the points table with three points from as many games. They began their campaign with a victory over LA Knight Riders but defeated Texas Super Kings in their second match. Their third game was abandoned due to persistent rain.
On the other hand, Seattle Orcas are languishing at the bottom of the points table, with two points from three games. After losing their inaugural match to MI New York, Orcas staged a comeback in the second game against LA Knight Riders to open their winning account. However, they failed to carry the momentum in their third game and defeated Washington Freedom. 
With both sides aiming to return to winning ways, let us quickly explore the pitch report, top players, head-to-head stats, and match prediction for this contest.
Church Street Park, Morrisville Pitch Report
The surface at Church Street Park assists the pace bowlers with the new ball; hence, the batters might find it difficult to time the ball initially. The ball will come onto the bat nicely as the game progresses. Spinners are likely to receive spin and bounce from the strip.
Church Street Park Pitch Stats (MLC)
Total Matches: 11
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won bowling first: 10
Average 1st innings total: 154
Average 2nd innings total: 140
Highest total recorded: 203/5 by TSK vs WF
Lowest total recorded: 103 by SFU vs WF
SEA vs SFU Head-to-Head
Both teams have squared off once in MLC’s history, and the Orcas beat the Unicorns by 35 runs.
SEA vs SFU Top Players Predictions
Ryan Rickelton (SEA): The Protea wicketkeeper-batter started his MLC journey with a scintillating century on his debut. The left-hander will play a key role as the aggressive opener in the powerplay, setting a strong base for his team.
Heinrich Klaasen (SEA): The South African batter failed to make an impact in their first game but looked sublime in their recent game against Washington Freedom. Klaasen was the lone warrior for his side, smashing 51 runs off 30 balls. The swashbuckler plays the spin quite comfortably, and the onus will be on him to anchor the innings in the middle phase and finish on a high note.
Matthew Short (SFU): The Australian all-rounder has amassed 91 runs in two innings in this MLC and provided his side a rollicking start on both occasions. His form with the bat is a positive sign for Unicorns. Additionally, he can aid to team with his off-spin bowling.
SEA vs SFU Hit or Miss Prediction
Jake Fraser-McGurk (SFU): The Aussie batter grappled with his form in this MLC, scoring only 20 runs in 2 innings. The right-hander is a great striker of cricket ball and can tee off any bowlers on his day. He proved his mettle in the 2024 Indian Premier League, scoring 330 runs in 9 innings with a staggering strike rate of 234.04. The responsibility lies on the youngster to regain his rhythm and provide his side a rollicking start.
SEA vs SFU Conditions-based Predictions
- New ball bowlers will get lateral movement
- Spinners get moderate movement at the venue
- The team batting second has won 10 out of 11 games in MLC, so bowling first would be a good choice
SEA vs SFU Match Predictions
Nauman Anwar grappled as an opener in this MLC, and Seattle might lose their first wicket before reaching 18.5 runs (odds 1.85). Nauman Anwar’s score is also predicted to remain under 14.5 runs (odds 1.85). Jake Fraser-McGurk might regain his rhythm in this contest and score over 17.5 runs (odds 1.85). Due to the shorter boundary at Church Street Park, the total runs in this contest might surpass 306.5 runs (odds 1.85). The Odds.
SEA vs SFU Winner Prediction
Both sides are heading into this game with a loss in their previous game and toss will play a major factor in this contest. Historically, teams bowling first have won 10 out of 11 games at this venue in MLC, suggesting that the chasing team is likely to prevail in this contest.
