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MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns, MLC, Today Match Prediction
MINY vs SFU Win Probability
Toss Winner - San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and choose to bowl first
San Francisco Unicorns beat MI New York by 9 wickets
The last meeting between these sides was a one-sided affair. San Francisco bowled MI New York out for 104 before chasing down the target with 19 balls to spare.
- San Francisco Unicorns' opening powerhouse Lhuan-dre Pretorius turned heads this season, plundering 313 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 177.84.
- MI New York’s bowling linchpin Corbin Bosch remains a highly dangerous weapon with the ball, having captured 12 wickets at a clinical average of 13.50.
- Four teams are locked on eight points at this stage of the tournament. A win for either side could be the difference between a top-two finish and a spot in the eliminator.
Pick San Francisco Unicorns to win this match.
| Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 36.5°C|Partly Cloudy |
MINY vs SFU Match Prediction & Analysis
MI New York and the San Francisco Unicorns face off in a high-stakes clash in the 23rd Match of Major League Cricket 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Both teams find themselves in a dead heat on the points table, tied with 4 wins and 3 losses apiece from their 7 outings. However, the Unicorns sit slightly higher at the number one spot due to a superior Net Run Rate of +0.367 compared to New York's +0.031. With the tournament reaching its business end, this match carries immense weight for playoff seeding and top-two qualification.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MINY
L
W
W
W
L
MINY
105/5 in 16.5 6.24
104/10 in 20.0 5.2
144/6 in 20.0 7.2
103/10 in 17.5 5.78
SFU
W
L
W
W
L
SFU
105/5 in 16.5 6.24
104/10 in 20.0 5.2
129/5 in 18.1 7.1
126/10 in 19.3 6.46
193/2 in 15.1 12.73
190/4 in 20.0 9.5
192/8 in 19.4 9.76
191/10 in 19.2 9.88
139/10 in 17.4 7.87
161/8 in 20.0 8.05
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
MI New York Preview
MI New York were blown away in their last outing, bowled out for 104 after electing to bat first. The innings never got going as they lost three wickets for 33 runs inside the powerplay, and only Nicholas Pooran (20) and Corbin Bosch (21) managed to reach double figures. The collapse was triggered by Matthew Short's off-spin (4/17) and Brody Couch's pace (3/32), and the target was never going to be enough.
The batting lineup has the firepower to bounce back. Kieron Pollard has been in sublime touch, smashing an unbeaten 63 off 35 balls in the win over Los Angeles Knight Riders. He has 184 runs in seven innings at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 140, and his ability to clear the ropes at will makes him the most dangerous batter in the lineup. Nicholas Pooran, the team's leading run-scorer with 207 runs, provides the anchor at the top, while Quinton de Kock's explosive starts (141 runs at 135) have been a feature of their campaign.
The bowling attack remains the team's strongest suit. Corbin Bosch has been exceptional, taking 12 wickets in seven matches at an average of 13.50 and an economy of 6.23. Romario Shepherd (6 wickets at 20.50) and Trent Boult (6 wickets at 27.66) provide the pace options, while Rushil Ugarkar (9 wickets at 24.88) has been the most consistent spinner. The attack has the variety to trouble the Unicorns' top order, but they will need early breakthroughs to defend a competitive total.
MI New York Predicted Playing XI:
Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard, Corey Anderson, Romario Shepherd, Sunny Patel, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar
MI New York Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
MI New York Actual Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Monank Patel, Rushil Ugarkar, Sunny Patel, Corey Anderson, Romario Shepherd, Ryan Rickelton, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai
San Francisco Unicorns Preview
San Francisco have found their groove at the perfect time. Their clinical five-wicket victory over MI New York in the last match was built on a complete bowling performance as they skittled the opposition for 104 and then chased down the target with 19 balls to spare. Matthew Short was the standout performer, taking 4/17 with his off-spin and then contributing 21 with the bat. Brody Couch (3/32) provided the perfect support, and the Unicorns' bowlers never allowed MI New York to build partnerships.
The batting lineup has been carried by Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who has amassed 313 runs in seven innings at an average of 52.16 and a strike rate of 177.84. He has four half-centuries and is the leading run-scorer for his side by a significant margin. Matthew Short has been the second contributor with 193 runs at 32.16, while his all-round abilities have made him the team's most valuable player. Sanjay Krishnamurthi's unbeaten 48 in the last match was a composed knock under pressure, and his ability to rotate strike and find gaps will be crucial on a surface that offers assistance to bowlers.
The bowling attack has been transformed by the emergence of Brody Couch, who has taken 12 wickets in seven matches at an average of 19.00. Matthew Short has been the most economical bowler, taking 11 wickets at 9.81 with an economy of 6.35. Ghulam Mudassar (6 wickets at 19.00) and Haris Rauf (5 wickets at 33.00) provide the pace options, while Xavier Bartlett's control has been a feature of their campaign.
San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI:
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Finn Allen, Matthew Short (c), Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Hammad Azam, Brody Couch, Ghulam Mudassar, Peter Siddle
San Francisco Unicorns Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
San Francisco Unicorns Actual Playing XI:
Matthew Short, Hammad Azam, Hassan Khan, Finn Allen, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Anirudh Immanuel, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Aaron Hardie
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Dallas on Thursday evening is for clear skies with a temperature of 24-26°C, humidity at 55-65% and light south-westerly winds. There is no chance of rain, and a full 20-over contest is expected.
MINY vs SFU Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Grand Prairie Stadium has largely favoured batters in this tournament, with the first six completed 20-over first innings producing scores of 220, 216, 152, 245, 196 and 158. That gives the venue an average first-innings score of 198.0, highlighting its run-scoring potential. Four of those six innings crossed 190, including a massive 245 by Washington Freedom. The pitch offers good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play through the line, while the short boundaries make the death overs particularly rewarding. Chasing teams have also enjoyed success, winning six of the seven matches played here so far, making the toss an important factor.
Toss: To Bowl
Captains winning the toss at Dallas are overwhelmingly expected to bowl first. The clear trend across the tournament, with all seven games seeing toss-winning teams opting to field first, points to the chasing side having a distinct tactical edge in the second innings.
MINY vs SFU
Winning Prediction
Very little separates these two table-toppers, making this one of the toughest games to call. MI New York have proven match-winners in Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran, both capable of changing the course of a game within a few overs. San Francisco Unicorns, though, look stronger across the board and carry an impressive 4-1 advantage over New York in recent meetings. With Lhuan-dre Pretorius in outstanding touch and Matthew Short delivering in every department, the Unicorns look well placed to come away with the points.
Pick San Francisco Unicorns to win this match.
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