The eliminator clash of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 will see San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) taking on MI New York (NY) at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Both sides arrive with contrasting stories in the league stage—while SFU suffered a sudden dip in form after a strong start, NY showed marked improvement in the latter half to secure a playoff spot.
San Francisco started their campaign in dream fashion, registering six consecutive wins. Led by Matthew Short, who has been phenomenal both with the bat and as a leader, SFU looked like title favourites early on. However, a sudden collapse in form during the final phase of the league stage saw them lose momentum, eventually slipping to third place on the points table. The team will be keen to rediscover their rhythm in the knockout stage.
MI, in contrast, had a dismal start to their campaign and looked out of contention at one point. However, they pulled off a late resurgence, clinching a spot in the eliminator with a few crucial wins in the closing matches. The side features several T20 stars, including Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard, who bring both firepower and experience. With momentum on their side and big-match players in their ranks, NY will look to carry that winning energy into the eliminator and keep their title hopes alive.
SFU vs NY Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 04 | SFU won: 04 | NY won: 0
SFU vs NY Match Details
- Date and Time: July 10, 5:30 am IST / 12:00 am GMT/ 7:00 pm LOCAL (July 9)
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is generally known for being batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce that allows batters to play their shots freely. Early on, the surface tends to favour stroke-makers, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, as the game progresses, spinners and seamers with clever variations can find some assistance, especially during the middle overs when the pitch can slow down slightly. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and put runs on the board, as chasing under lights can bring the bowlers into play with some extra movement and grip. Overall, fans can expect a high-scoring contest, but bowlers who adapt quickly to the conditions could still make a significant impact.
SFU vs NY Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Nicolas Pooran
- Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Keiron Pollard, Monank Patel, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- All-rounders: Matthew Short, Hassan Khan, Sunny Patel
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Xavier Bartlett, Nosthush Kenjige
SFU vs NY Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Matthew Short (c), Nicolas Pooran (vc)
- Choice 2: Jake Fraser-McGurk (c), Keiron Pollard (vc)
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SFU vs NY Dream11 Prediction Backups
Cooper Connolly, Juanoy Drysdale, Heath Richards, Tristan Luus
SFU vs NY Dream11 team for today’s match (July 10, 12:00 AM GMT):
Squads:
San Francisco Unicorns: Matthew Short(c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert(w), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Xavier Bartlett, Karima Gore, Brody Couch, Ben Lister, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Jahmar Hamilton,
MI New York: Monank Patel(w), Kunwarjeet Singh, Nicholas Pooran(c), Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Dhillon, Fabian Allen, Delano Potgieter, Sunny Patel, Heath Richards, Tristan Luus, Nosthush Kenjige, Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, George Linde, Rushil Ugarkar, Agni Chopra
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