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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and choose to bat first
San Francisco Unicorns beat MI New York by 3 runs
MI New York have won just one match out of five and need to win both their next two games to stay alive in the competition.
San Francisco Unicorns are favorites to win this clash.
Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 32.1°C|Sunny |
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as MI New York and San Francisco Unicorns lock horns in the 16th fixture of the Major League Cricket to be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium. MI New York, despite occupying the fifth position, will be looking to build some momentum to try and get to the top of the table. However, they face a formidable opponent in the third-placed San Francisco Unicorns. With two wins and a loss under their belt, the Unicorns are brimming with confidence.
142/6 in 20.0 7.1
165/7 in 20.0 8.25
127/10 in 17.5 7.12
131/3 in 12.5 10.21
166/4 in 15.2 10.83
165/6 in 20.0 8.25
MI New York have managed just one win from the five games they have played this season. With just two matches remaining for them in the league stage, it will take a minor miracle for them to reach the playoffs from here. To make matters worse, they are coming off a huge 94-run loss against Washington Freedom, which has taken a toll on their net run rate, taking it to -1.070.
Nicholas Pooran has been the standout batsman for the team, accumulating 111 runs at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 144 in four innings. Unfortunately, the team's batting has been reliant on Pooran's contributions, as other players have struggled to consistently score runs. Rashid Khan, the Afghan spin bowling all-rounder, follows closely with 88 runs at an average of 29.33 and a strike rate of 200 in four innings.
The bowling attack is primarily reliant on the duo of Trent Boult and Rashid Khan. New Zealand fast bowler Boult has captured 5 wickets in 4 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 8.42. Rashid has been equally effective, claiming 6 wickets in 4 innings with a more economical rate of 6.42.
Captain Kieron Pollard has contributed with the ball, taking four wickets but at a higher economy of 8.25. While Pollard's batting form has been inconsistent, his bowling efforts have provided to the team.
Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel, Dewald Brevis, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd, Trent Boult, Nosthush Kenjige, Ehsan Adil
Dewald Brevis, Ruben Clinton, Monank Patel, Heath Richards, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Sunny Patel
San Francisco Unicorns have shown marked improvement compared to their previous season's performance. Despite this progress, consistent victories are crucial for the team to establish confidence and position themselves for a successful playoff campaign.
Matthew Short leads the team's batting charts this season. He has amassed 147 runs in 3 innings, averaging 49 and maintaining a strike rate of 201.36. Fabian Allen occupies the second position with 107 runs, averaging 35.66 and striking at 181.35 across 3 innings.
The team's bowling largely hinges on the performance of English pacer Liam Plunkett, who has claimed 5 wickets from 3 innings with an economy of 9. Haris Rauf, the Pakistani pacer, has contributed 2 wickets in 3 innings, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 7.7. Given his exceptional talent in this format, Rauf is expected to be a key player in the match.
Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Josh Inglis (wk), Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Pat Cummins, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux
Hassan Khan, Josh Inglis, Liam Plunkett, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Matthew Short, Haris Rauf, Finn Allen, Corey Anderson, Sherfane Rutherford, Pat Cummins, Brody Couch
The Grand Prairie Stadium pitch in Dallas offers a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. New ball bowlers have found movement, while spinners have extracted turn. The pitch, however, rewards batters for spending time at the crease, as it offers true bounce. Moreover, the shorter boundaries provide additional opportunities for scoring runs.
The weather in Dallas during the match will be cloudy and pleasant. There is no prediction of rain so we should get a full game.
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The average first innings score at the Grand Prairie Stadium is around 160 runs. The highest score posted at the venue is San Francisco Unicorns’ 215/5 against MI New York in 2023. They won that game by 22 runs. This year, the highest total posted at the venue is 182-5 by Washington Freedom versus MI New York. Washington Freedom won that game by 94 runs.
The last two matches at the Grand Prairie Stadium this season have been won convincingly by the team batting first. The captains will have this fact in their minds and will most likely choose to bat here upon winning the toss.
MI New York's performance this season is similar to their inconsistent form from the previous year. With only one victory thus far, the team has struggled to maintain momentum after their opening win. Both their batting and bowling departments have struggled. In contrast, San Francisco Unicorns have shown strength in their batting. While their bowling has been inconsistent, they are expected to perform better against MI New York's struggling batting lineup. Given their current form, the Unicorns are favored to win the match against MI New York.
San Francisco Unicorns are favorites to win this clash.
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