Published on: Jun 23, 2025 3:54 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 23, 2025 4:38 pm IST
The inaugural champions, MI New York, are having a tough time in the Major League Cricket 2025 season. The Nicholas Pooran-led side is struggling to find consistency and wins in the tournament. Their next challenge is going to be a stiff one as they will be going on a collision course against the current table-toppers, San Francisco Unicorns, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
The Unicorns have been relentless this season. After failing to lift the trophy last time around in the final, the team has emerged as a serious contender to get hold of the coveted title this season. Having played 4 games so far, the Unicorns are undefeated and would be looking to bank on their scintillating form this season.
MI New York, on the other hand, have been struggling to get a win against their name. Having only won a solitary game out of four, the Nicholas Pooran-led side stands 4th on the points table, hanging by a thread for a playoff spot. Despite being one of the strongest teams on paper, the team has been struggling to find rhythm and have been inconsistent throughout the season. With the season almost into its half-way stage, MI New York would be hoping for a better show in their upcoming games. Let’s delve deeper into this post for the NY vs SF Dream11 prediction.
Date: 24th June 2025 Time: 5:30 AM IST Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas
Matches Played: 3 NY won: 0 SF won: 3 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
Only thrice have these two sides come up against each other in head-to-head contests. The Unicorns have been on the victory side in all three instances, making this rivalry a one-sided one.
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium for Match 14 of MLC 2025 between MI New York and San Francisco Unicorns is expected to be a batting paradise. The surface has played true throughout the tournament, offering consistent bounce and minimal lateral movement, which allows batters to play through the line with confidence. With an average first-innings score hovering around 196, teams have regularly posted big totals here. Chasing has been the preferred strategy, as all four matches at this venue so far have been won by the side batting second. Spinners may find some grip in the latter stages, but overall, it remains a high-scoring ground where bowlers need to rely on variations and smart field placements to contain the flow of runs. Expect another run-fest if conditions remain unchanged.
Here’s a table featuring Major League Cricket (MLC) stats at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas:
NY Expected Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rushil Ugarkar/Nosthush Kenjige
SF Expected Playing XI: Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk/Tim Seifert, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Karima Gore, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the defending champions, Washington Freedom, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns will take place on Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 AM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHostar App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Finn Allen Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Monank Patel All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Romario Shepherd, Miachel Bracewell, Hassan Khan Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf
C/VC Options- Monank Patel, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Romario Shepherd