Cricket Prediction | MI NY vs SF | Major League Cricket 2025 | 14th Match | June 23 – Can Momentum Decide This Match? Let’s Predict

MI NY vs SF Match Analysis

MI New York will take on San Francisco Unicorns in the 14th match of Major League Cricket 2025 on June 23, 2025, at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Both teams are coming off impressive wins and will aim to build on their momentum in this high-stakes contest.

MI New York, led by the dynamic Nicholas Pooran, has been one of the most aggressive sides in this tournament. With a power-packed top order and strong finishers, they have shown the ability to chase down big totals with ease. 

San Francisco Unicorns, captained by Matthew Short, have been no less impressive. They are hard to beat thanks to their aggressive top order and well-rounded bowling lineup. Following a powerful win over the Texas Super Kings, they plan to sustain their strong form and confront MI New York boldly.

MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns Team Preview & Squads

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran has been exceptional as captain, bringing a fearless, attacking mindset to the team. His leadership is reflected in his aggressive batting approach, often setting the tone for big chases. 

MI NY boasts a star-studded batting lineup featuring Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, and Nicholas Pooran. The team has solid firepower all the way down to the lower middle order, with players like Azmatullah Omarzai and George Linde providing excellent backup. 

With the likes of Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, and George Linde, MI NY has a potent bowling attack. The combination of Boult’s opening swing and Rashid Khan’s control in the middle overs often turns the game in their favor.

In their most recent encounter, MI New York faced Seattle Orcas in the 9th Match at Oakland on June 18, 2025. Seattle posted a challenging total of 200/5. However, MI New York showcased their fearless batting, chasing the target in 19 overs with 7 wickets remaining.

MI New York Squad

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Naveen-ul-Haq, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar.

San Francisco Unicorns

Matthew Short is a dependable leader and an explosive top-order batter. He sets an aggressive tone from the beginning and has a sharp tactical sense when it comes to field placements and bowling changes. 

SF have a dynamic batting order featuring Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Tim Seifert. Shepherd and Short’s all-round presence provides depth, enabling fast scoring from start to finish. The middle order also provides stability, ensuring the team can recover even if early wickets fall.

The SF have a versatile bowling unit with Haris Rauf, Liam Plunkett, and Brody Couch offering pace and aggression. Romario Shepherd and Xavier Bartlett provide handy medium pace and death-over options. Their bowlers can defend totals and also bowl tightly in pressure situations.

In their previous match, San Francisco Unicorns convincingly beat Texas Super Kings on June 20, 2025, at Dallas. Texas set a competitive total of 198/5. The Unicorns chased it down with ease in just 16.1 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 23 balls to spare. 

San Francisco Unicorns Squad

San Francisco Unicorns

Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Juanoy Drysdale, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karima Gore, Jahmar Hamilton, Hammad Azam, Haris Rauf, Hassan Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Tim Seifert (wk), Romario Shepherd, Callum Stow.

MI NY vs SF Outfield Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, has consistently supported batters, with high-scoring games being a regular feature. The surface offers true bounce and a quick outfield, making stroke play easy and rewarding aggressive intent. 

The weather in Dallas on match day is expected to be mostly clear with temperatures hovering around 30°C (86°F). There is minimal chance of rain, which promises uninterrupted play. The humidity might slightly assist swing early on, but overall, batting conditions will remain favorable throughout the game.

Historically, the Grand Prairie Stadium has seen first-innings scores ranging between 180-210 runs. Chasing teams have generally found success on this surface, with totals below 180 often proving insufficient. A competitive first-innings score would be around 200, while anything below 170 could be tough to defend.

MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five head-to-head encounters, MI New York holds a slight edge, winning 3 matches compared to San Francisco Unicorns’ 2 victories. 

MI NY vs SF Prediction

According to cricket analysts San Francisco Unicorns have a 55% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.