- 📍 Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- 📅 Date: 24th June
- 🕒 Time: 01:00 AM BST
📝 Match Preview
MI New York (MINY), the 2023 inaugural champions, have struggled in 2025. With only one narrow win in four matches, Nicholas Pooran’s side is under pressure to revive their playoff hopes.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) are flying high—undefeated in four matches, boasting an explosive top order and a sharp bowling unit led by Haris Rauf and Xavier Bartlett.
📊 Odds Table (Approximate)
| Market | MI New York | San Francisco Unicorns |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | 11/10 (2.10) | 8/11 (1.72) |
| Top SFU Bowler | — | Xavier Bartlett 5.00 |
| SFU Total Over/Under | — | 183.5 Runs (line) |
- Unicorns are ~8/11 favorites (1.67–1.73 range).
- Xavier Bartlett offers good value at 4/1 to be top SFU bowler.
🎯 Betting Tips
1. Match Winner: San Francisco Unicorns
- Unbeaten in 4 matches, and a 3–0 H2H record vs MI New York.
- Stronger batting depth and superior bowling attack.
- Back them around 1.67–1.73.
2. Player Props
- Xavier Bartlett (SFU): 5.00 to be top bowler – strong death overs role.
- Finn Allen (SFU): On fire with the bat – recent knock of 78 (35).
- Quinton de Kock (MINY): Good top-run-scorer value at 3.50.
3. Team Totals
- SFU Over 183.5 Runs: Excellent batting depth and form.
4. Toss Strategy
- Watch for toss winner backing for extra value.
5. In-Play Tip
- If SFU’s price drifts above evens while fielding, consider an in-play bet—especially if MINY starts well but lacks finishing firepower.
🏏 Match Prediction
- Top SFU Batter: Finn Allen (3.75)
- Top MINY Batter: Quinton de Kock (3.50)
- Top SFU Bowler: Xavier Bartlett (5.00)
Likely Scores
- MINY: 180–200
- SFU: 190–210 (chasing)
Prediction: San Francisco Unicorns to win, with a strong chase performance led by Allen or Short.
✅ Summary of Picks
- 🏆 Main Bet: SFU to win @ 1.67–1.73
- ⭐ Value Bets:
- Xavier Bartlett top bowler @ 5.00
- Finn Allen top batter @ 3.75
- De Kock top batter (MINY) @ 3.50
- 📈 Bonus: SFU total runs – Over 183.5
📚 More MLC Cricket Betting Content
- Check our full MLC 2025 Betting Preview for more details on this year’s competition.
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