Match 14 of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 promises high stakes as MI New York (MINY) face off against the in-form San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday, June 24.
The defending champions from the inaugural season, MI New York are struggling to find consistency this year. They are currently fourth on the points table with just one win from four games.
In stark contrast, the San Francisco Unicorns are unbeaten so far with four wins in as many matches and have emerged as early title contenders. As both sides gear up for a crucial clash, fans and punters can expect another thrilling chapter in the MLC 2025 season.
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Head-to-head record: MI New York vs. San Francisco Unicorns
The San Francisco Unicorns hold a perfect record against MI New York in their head-to-head encounters, winning all three matches played between the two sides. Their rivalry began on July 15, 2023, including their latest victory on June 16, 2025.
- Total matches: 3
- MI New York wins: 0
- San Francisco Unicorns wins: 3
- Tied/No result: 0
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Several standout performers are expected to play key roles with both bat and ball in this one. Here's a look at the top batters and bowlers to watch:
Batters:
- Quinton de Kock (MINY): The explosive South African opener has found form in MLC 2025, registering two half-centuries in four games and providing strong starts at the top.
- Finn Allen (SFU): Undoubtedly the standout batter of the tournament, Allen has smashed 294 runs in just four games, including a century and two fifties, while striking at an astonishing 247.
Bowlers:
- Michael Bracewell (MINY): The Kiwi all-rounder has been exceptional with both bat and ball, but his four wickets in four games, alongside a strong economy, make him a vital middle-over option.
- Haris Rauf (SFU): The tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps in four games, Rauf’s express pace and knack for breakthroughs make him a constant threat.
MINY vs. SFU betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to the latest odds by Dafabet, the Unicorns are favourites at 1.73, while MI New York are priced at 2.03. Given current form and head-to-head dominance, San Francisco Unicorns clearly have the edge heading into this matchup.
Odds* | |
MI New York | 2.14 |
San Francisco Unicorns | 1.72 |
* Odds correct at time of publish but subject to change
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MI New York vs. San Francisco Unicorns: Expected playing XIs and Team News
MI New York expected lineup: Quinton de Kock (WK), Heath Richards, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (C), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rushil Ugarkar
Team News: The defending champions haven’t had the smoothest start to their MLC 2025 campaign. MI New York currently sit fourth on the points table with one win from four matches. The team has been competitive throughout the tournament with defeats of margins of just three runs, five balls, and six balls.
Skipper Nicholas Pooran and key players like Quinton de Kock and Michael Bracewell have shown form, but they need to convert moments into match-winning performances.
San Francisco Unicorns expected lineup: Matthew Short (C), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Tim Seifert (WK), Karima Gore, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch
Team News: San Francisco Unicorns are the only unbeaten team in MLC 2025. The top order has fired consistently, helping them post and chase massive totals with ease, including a remarkable 199-run chase in just 16.1 overs against Texas Super Kings. It's unlikely they will make changes for this one.
Matthew Short’s men also edged out MI New York earlier this season by three wickets. The Unicorns look firmly in control heading into this clash with a perfect record and players like Finn Allen and Haris Rauf in red-hot form.
MINY vs. SFU live scorecard: MLC 2025
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Where to watch MI New York vs. San Francisco Unicorns live in MLC 2025
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas
- Date & Time (IST): Tuesday, June 24, 5:30 AM
- Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (app & website)
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