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If you’re looking for the best MINY vs SFU Fantasy Team, MI New York and San Francisco Unicorns are back in action just one match after their last meeting. They face off in the 23rd match of MLC 2026 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas on Thursday, July 9, with play starting at 12:30 AM local time (11:00 AM IST).
Last time these two met, it wasn’t close. MINY were bowled out for just 104, and SFU strolled home with 105/5 and overs to spare. MINY get an almost immediate chance to put that right, but history isn’t exactly on their side against this particular opponent.
Match Details
Match: MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns, 23rd T20, MLC 2026
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 12:30 AM local (Dallas), 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
MINY Captain: Nicholas Pooran
SFU Captain: Matthew Short
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Team Form Last 5
MINY: L W W W L
That loss to SFU is now MINY’s most recent result, following three wins in a row over LAKR and Seattle Orcas before that, and an earlier loss to Texas Super Kings further back in this stretch.
SFU: W L W W L
SFU’s win over MINY is their most recent result too. Before that they lost a close one to Washington Freedom, then beat Washington Freedom in an earlier meeting and Seattle Orcas as well, with a loss to Texas Super Kings sitting at the far end of this run.
Head to Head MINY vs SFU
This has been one of MINY’s toughest match ups all competition. SFU lead the head to head 5 wins to 1 across the last 6 meetings.
- 22nd T20, MLC 2026: MINY made just 104, SFU chased it down for 105/5 in 16.5 overs. SFU won.
- Eliminator 1, MLC 2025: SFU were held to 131, MINY chased it down for 132/8 in 19.1 overs. MINY won.
- 14th T20, MLC 2025: MINY posted 199/6, SFU chased down a huge target for 246/4. SFU won.
- 6th T20, MLC 2025: MINY made 182/7, SFU got there with 188/7 in 19.1 overs. SFU won.
- 16th T20, MLC 2024: MINY made 145/7, SFU chased it down for 148/7. SFU won.
MINY’s only win in this stretch came in an elimination match where they had no choice but to find a way through. Everywhere else, SFU have had the better of this fixture.
Points Table Right Now
| Team | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI New York | 7 | 4 | 3 | +0.031 | 8 |
| San Francisco Unicorns | 7 | 4 | 3 | +0.367 | 8 |
Both teams are level on points after seven matches each, with SFU holding a healthier net run rate heading into this rematch.
Team Comparison Overall
MINY: Win rate of 70 percent, averaging 153 runs per innings, with a best of 215 and a worst of 104.
SFU: Win rate of 50 percent, averaging a higher 157 runs per innings, with a best of 233 and a worst of 105.
MINY convert more of their matches into wins overall, which makes their poor record specifically against SFU stand out even more. Whatever’s going wrong for them in this match up, it isn’t a broader form problem.
Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
This is one of MLC’s most used grounds, having hosted 49 matches already. Teams bowling first have won 55 percent of the time against 45 percent for teams batting first, a lean toward chasing that fits with what’s happened in most of this rivalry’s recent meetings. Average first innings total sits at 178, with second innings totals slightly lower at 160.
Pace bowling has dominated here, taking 73 percent of wickets across the last 10 matches compared to just 27 percent for spin, one of the more pace friendly venues on the MLC calendar.
Toss verdict: Bowl first if you win it. The venue history favours chasing, and it lines up with how SFU have generally gotten the better of MINY in this exact fixture.
Par score: Based on the venue’s history, something in the 175 to 190 range looks like a strong total, though this ground has also produced a chase of 238 and a total as low as 50, showing genuine variance is possible.
Weather Report For July 9 In Dallas
- Temperature: Around 30 degrees Celsius
- Conditions: Mostly cloudy
- Humidity: 56 percent
- Rain chance: 55 percent
A real rain risk for this one. A delay or reduced overs contest is a genuine possibility given the forecast.
MI New York Playing XI
Based on their squad, expect Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Ryan Rickelton, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (captain), Kieron Pollard, Shakib Al Hasan, Corey Anderson, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Sunny Patel.
Shakib Al Hasan’s inclusion in the squad adds genuine depth, and given MINY’s recent struggles against this exact opponent, his all round experience could be exactly what the side needs to change the pattern. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar remains part of the squad but has not featured in a match this season.
San Francisco Unicorns Playing XI
Based on their squad and recent selections, expect Finn Allen, Matthew Short (captain), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Hammad Azam, Brody Couch, R Ashwin, Connor Esterhuizen, Aaron Hardie, Peter Siddle, filled out by the remaining squad depth.
Players To Watch
Nicholas Pooran, MI New York
Has led MINY through a strong season overall, and after a rare poor outing against this exact opponent, he’ll want to set the tone early with the bat.
Shakib Al Hasan, MI New York
A newly added name to MINY’s squad, and one of the most experienced all rounders in world cricket. If he features tonight, his composure with both bat and ball could be exactly what breaks MINY’s recent hoodoo against SFU.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, San Francisco Unicorns
Has been a genuine difference maker for SFU this season, capable of turning a chase into a formality once he gets set.
Finn Allen, San Francisco Unicorns
A powerplay destroyer who’s combined well with Pretorius at the top of the order this season. If he gets going early, SFU’s task gets significantly easier.
Trent Boult, MI New York
Remains a genuine new ball threat for MINY, and on a ground where pace bowling has dominated all season, his ability to strike early matters more than most.
Match Prediction
SFU have simply had MINY’s number in this fixture, winning four of their last five meetings including the match played just days ago. MINY’s overall form this season is stronger, but that hasn’t translated against this specific opponent.
Our prediction leans SFU, purely on the strength of their recent head to head dominance and the fact that they’ve already shown this season they know how to beat MINY on this exact ground. MINY’s best route back into this rivalry is a fast start with the bat, something that’s been missing in their recent meetings with SFU specifically.
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Best Fantasy XI For MINY vs SFU Tonight
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | MINY | Wicketkeeper |
| Finn Allen (Captain) | SFU | Batter |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Vice Captain) | SFU | Batter |
| Monank Patel | MINY | Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | MINY | Batter |
| Shakib Al Hasan | MINY | All Rounder |
| Hammad Azam | SFU | All Rounder |
| Trent Boult | MINY | Bowler |
| Corbin Bosch | MINY | Bowler |
| Brody Couch | SFU | Bowler |
| R Ashwin | SFU | Bowler |
Captain: Finn Allen. SFU’s powerplay hitter has combined well with Pretorius all season, and his side’s recent record against tonight’s opponent makes him a strong captaincy pick.
Vice Captain: Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Has been a genuine difference maker for SFU this season and offers a reliable route to points against a MINY bowling attack that’s struggled to contain him recently.
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Q: What time does MINY vs SFU start in India?
A: 11:00 AM IST on Thursday, July 9. Local start time in Dallas is 12:30 AM.
Q: What happened when these two teams last met?
A: SFU won comfortably, bowling MINY out for just 104 and chasing it down for 105/5 in 16.5 overs, in a match played just before this one.
Q: What is the head to head record between MINY and SFU?
A: SFU lead 5 wins to 1 across the last 6 meetings, with MINY’s only win coming in an elimination match last season.
Q: Should the toss winner bat or bowl first at this ground?
A: Bowl first. Teams chasing have won 55 percent of matches at this venue.
Q: Is Shakib Al Hasan playing for MI New York?
A: He is part of the confirmed squad. Check the official toss lineup for final confirmation before picking him in fantasy.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for MINY vs SFU fantasy tonight?
A: Finn Allen. He has combined well with Pretorius at the top of SFU’s order all season, and his side has had the better of this exact fixture recently.
Q: Where can I watch MINY vs SFU live in India?
A: Star Sports 2 on TV and JioHotstar for streaming.