MI NY vs SF Match Prediction (MLC 2025, Match 14): Will the Unicorns Make It 4 in a Row or Will NY Bounce Back?

MI NY vs SF Match Preview

In the 14th match of Major League Cricket 2025, MI New York faces off against the top team, the San Francisco Unicorns, at Grand Prairie Stadium. San Francisco is on a roll, having won all three of their matches, including a big 123-run win over Washington Freedom and a nail-biting 3-wicket victory against MI New York on June 16. On the other hand, MI New York has one win and two losses, bouncing back by chasing down Seattle Orcas' 200 runs with a score of 203. Yet, they've struggled in close matches, like their 3-run loss to Texas Super Kings. This rematch will test whether San Francisco can keep their winning streak or if MI New York can find their groove.

Head-to-Head Analysis

SFU has a bit of a mental advantage after beating MI New York by 3 wickets the last time they played. MI New York struggled with their batting, finishing at 182/7. SFU's middle order, especially Jake Fraser-McGurk and Cooper Connolly, held it together to get the win. SFU has a net run rate of +2.84 while MINY sits at -0.07, showing how well-rounded SFU is compared to MINY, which often depends on standout performances from a few players.

MI NY vs SF Key Players to Watch

Top Batter – Nicholas Pooran (MI New York):

Pooran is a powerful left-handed hitter who leads MI New York's batting lineup. He showed what he can do with his recent score of 68 runs off 38 balls against Seattle Orcas.

Top Bowler – Haris Rauf (SFU):

Rauf is the main fast bowler for SFU, and he does really well on Grand Prairie's lively pitch. His impressive stats of 4 wickets for 21 runs against Washington Freedom show how he excels in the final overs and knows how to take out key batsmen.

Weather and Pitch Update

It's going to be about 92°F (33°C) during the day, with a 40% chance of rain in the afternoon, dropping to just 4% by evening. Humidity is at 64%, which might help with the swing. The pitch is good for fast bowlers at the start but turns into a great batting track as the game goes on. First innings usually see scores around 180, and teams batting first often aim for over 190 to feel secure.

Today's Match Prediction

SFU has some strong players like Matthew Short and Finn Allen, along with solid depth from Romario Shepherd and Cooper Connolly, making them the team to beat. But MI New York can turn things around with Trent Boult and Nicholas Pooran. If their middle order, featuring Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson, steps up, they could take advantage of SFU's weaker spin bowlers.

Expert Analysis:

For SFU, the top order needs to handle Boult's challenge to make the most of the batting-friendly middle overs. MI New York's weak death bowling (they gave up 188 runs last time) is a concern when facing SFU's strong finishers.

Toss Prediction:

Teams might choose to bat first, aiming for a score between 190 and 200 to put pressure on the team chasing. There's not much dew expected, which helps the bowlers.

Predicted Score:

If MI New York bats first: 185–195

If San Francisco Unicorns bats first: 195–205

MI NY vs SF Final Result Prediction:

The San Francisco Unicorns have a strong lineup and a better overall balance, giving them a 60-40 advantage. It's likely to be a high-scoring game, with SFU winning by about 10-15 runs or finishing the chase in the 19th over. MI New York will rely on Boult's early wickets and Pooran's hitting, but SFU's steady play looks to take the win.

Key Stat: SFU has won all their matches so far, while MI New York has lost two out of three when batting second.