In the Eliminator match of San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York during the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, San Francisco Unicorns played MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. MI New York won the toss and chose to bowl. San Francisco could not make big partnerships, but Xavier Bartlett fought hard with the bat. MI bowlers maintained control and picked wickets at regular intervals, bowling SF out for a modest total. The chase by MI New York wasn't as smooth, but they kept calm and sprinted across the finishing line with only two wickets in hand.

With this thrilling win, MI New York moved into the Challenger, keeping their season alive in the tournament. San Francisco Unicorns, with this loss, finished their MLC 2025 season despite a great league-stage performance.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

San Francisco had a shaky start but found hope through Xavier Bartlett, who smashed 44 off 24 deliveries with intent. Cooper Connolly supported with 23 off 19, and Brody Couch added 19 off 18. However, other batsmen failed to stay long, though, and the innings lost momentum. MI bowlers were well-behaved and stuck  at the right moments. Rushil Ugarkar impressed most with 3/19 in 3.1 overs. Trent Boult and Nosthush Kenjige each took 2 wickets, as SF were bowled out for 131 in 19.1 overs.

MI New York Innings

MI chased 132, with Quinton de Kock making 33 from 24 balls and Monank Patel also scoring 33 from 32. But the middle order collapsed under pressure, losing wickets at a rapid rate. Trent Boult was the major finishing act with a sharp 22 from 13 deliveries, leading MI close to the target. San Francisco's Hassan Khan made it difficult by taking 4 wickets for 30 runs, and Matthew Short put additional pressure with 3/22. Nevertheless, MI achieved 132/8 in 19.3 overs and won the match by 2 wickets.

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San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

San Francisco Unicorns – 131/10 (19.1 Overs)

MI New York – 132/8 (19.3 Overs)

On Wednesday evening, July 9 (starting at 05:30 IST on July 10), San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (SF vs NY) will be played in the MLC 2025 Eliminator at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.  

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY Probable XIs

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Australian cricketer Matthew Short is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 354 runs in seven innings, with an average of 50.57 and a strike rate of 166.19, including five half-centuries. Also, he picked up three wickets in a match. 

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm fast bowler Xavier Bartlett is the joint leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 17 wickets in 10 games, including two four-fers. In this tournament, he has recorded at least one wicket in eight out of ten innings. 

Nicholas Pooran: Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran has scored 286 runs in 10 innings with an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 135.54, including one century and one half-century. His last five innings scores were 108*, 8, 62*, 30, and 12 runs, respectively. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Trent Boult: New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult has taken 11 wickets in nine games in the MLC 2025, including a match-winning four-wicket haul that helped him to win the Player of the Match award. 

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the second-leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025, as he has scored 368 runs in 10 innings in the tournament. In this tournament, his batting average is 36.80 and his strike rate is 151.44, while hitting four half-centuries. 

Kieron Pollard: Former Caribbean all-rounder Kieron Pollard has scored 265 runs and taken five wickets in the MLC 2025. Apart from his batting average of 44.16, his batting strike rate in the tournament is 176.66, while the right-handed aggressive batter has hit two half-centuries. 

The MLC 2025 Eliminator will see the San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (SF vs NY) clash on Wednesday evening at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas. 

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: Playoffs (Eliminator)

Match No: 32

Match: San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (SF vs NY)

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Local Match Date (Day): July 9 (Wednesday)

Indian Match Date (Day): June 10 (Thursday) 

Official Toss Time (Indian Time): 18:30 local time (05:00 next day morning)

Official Match Start Time (Indian Time): 19:00 local time (05:30 next day morning)

See Also: MLC 2025, Eliminator: Probable Playing XI for SF vs NY

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY - Venue Stats

Apart from the Qualifier washout, Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas has already hosted 12 league stage matches in the MLC 2025, where the first batting teams won five times, and the chasing teams won seven other times. 

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY - Teams’ Status

San Francisco Unicorns: Played - 10; Won - 7; Lost - 3 

• Won by 123 runs vs Washington Freedom
• Won by 32 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 3 wickets vs MI New York
• Won by 7 wickets vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 47 runs vs MI New York
• Won by 32 runs vs Seattle Orcas
• Lost by 12 runs vs Washington Freedom
• Lost by 4 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Won by 1 run vs Texas Super Kings
• Lost by 11 runs (DLS method) vs Los Angeles Knight Riders

MI New York: Played - 10; Won - 3; Lost - 7 

• Lost by 3 runs vs Texas Super Kings
• Lost by 3 wickets vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Won by 7 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Lost by 2 wickets vs Washington Freedom
• Lost by 47 runs vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Lost by 3 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Lost by 39 runs vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 8 wickets vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 6 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Lost by 6 wickets vs Washington Freedom

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY - Head-to-Head

• It will be their third meeting in the MLC 2025. San Francisco Unicorns won both their league stage meetings by three wickets and 47 runs, respectively. 

In the Eliminator of the MLC 2025, the San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (SF vs NY) match will be played on Wednesday evening, July 9 (starting at 05:30 IST on July 10), at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.

The winners of the Eliminator will advance to the Challenger, where they will face the Qualifier losers, Texas Super Kings (lost the washout Qualifier against Washington Freedom due to lower rank in the final MLC 2025 points table). On the other hand, the Eliminator losers will end their journey in the tournament.   

See Also: MLC 2025, SF vs NY Eliminator: Grand Prairie stadium stats and Head to Head

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY - Teams Form

It will be their third meeting in the MLC 2025. San Francisco Unicorns won both their league stage meetings this season by three wickets and 47 runs, respectively. 

At the end of the league stage in the MLC 2025, San Francisco Unicorns finished in third place with 14 points in 10 games, with seven wins and three losses. The MLC 2024 runners-up won only once in their last four games. 

Meanwhile, the MLC 2023 champions, MI New York, finished the MLC 2025 league stage in fourth place with six points after 10 games, having won three and lost seven. Although they had the same six points as Seattle Orcas, New York finished with a better net run rate. In their last three matches, they won twice before losing the last one.

So, in the case of a complete washout in the Eliminator, San Francisco Unicorns will advance to the Challenger due to a higher ranking in the final points table of the MLC 2025.  

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY - Playing XIs Status

San Francisco Unicorns will miss the joint leading wicket-taker of the tournament, Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, due to his injury. Meanwhile, MI New York are ready to go with their best possible XI. 

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY Probable Playing XI

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Romario Shephard, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett, Karime Gore

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, George Linde, Ehsan Adil

The Eliminator match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and MI New York (NY) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Thursday, July 10, 2025. the Unicorns Led by Matthew Short, have been one of the more consistent teams, clinching seven wins in the league stage. Their strong form makes them favorites heading into this knockout clash. On the other hand, MI New York Led by Nicholas Pooran, had a mixed season with just three wins from 10 games. They’ll be desperate to rise to the occasion and stay alive in the tournament. Both sides will look to deliver a high-stakes performance to keep their title hopes alive. The winner progresses to the Challenger, while the loser is eliminated.

This early morning match will offer exciting T20 cricket to a crazed audience in the MLC's Dallas stint. With a crowd capacity of 7,000 under floodlights, the ground is ideal for today’s game. SF has a commanding head-to-head record; however, NY is eager to turn the tables. The turf pitch will greatly favor batting early on, yet as the match progresses, spinners will be in the spotlight.

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Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.

• Total Matches: 40
  
• Matches Won Batting First: 48%
  
• Matches Won Batting Second: 53%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 178
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 158
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
  
• Highest Chase: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
  
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS
  

SF vs NY: Head-to-Head Record

San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York have played against each other four times since the initiation of MLC, with SF winning all four and NY yet to secure a win, to make the game very close. These four matches have proved SF's dominance over NY. This fifth meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 4
  
• SF Wins: 4
  
• NY Wins: 0
• No Result: 0

Win %: San Francisco Unicorns – 100% (4/4), MI New York – 0% (0/4)

A heated Eliminator clash ensued at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday. A showdown that tested the might and resilience of all players from the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians. The tension went through the roof as for both teams, it was a mere matter of survival for the next phase of the tournament. After encountering countless instances of ebbs and flows, MI, under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, managed to secure a victory by 20 runs against the Gujarat Titans. 

See also: Top 3 reasons why Gujarat Titans Lost to Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Eliminator

The five-time champions found themselves in a hell of a fight to secure their spot in Qualifier 2 against the Punjab Kings. Despite mounting a gigantic score of 228, MI were not out of the woods. GT tried to counterattack and on the back of a fighting 80 (490 from Sai Sudharsan, GT found themselves comfortably placed at 151-2 after 13. But Gleeson and Bumrah's tight bowling in the backend choked the life out of GT as they fell agonizingly short of their desired target by a margin of 20 runs.

As fate would have it, the win turned out to be a smooth afair for MI as they were successfully able to close out the game without facing major hiccups towards the end. But one has to admit, the game reached a point where the pendulum could have shifted in any which way. The partnership between Sundar and Sudharsan got the entire MI camp sweating, including their head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, who was frequently seen passing on instructions to the entire team, including Jasprit Bumrah at the boundary line.

Immediately after Jayawardene tried to intervene, Bumrah was spotted requesting the coach to relax and take it easy, appearing to disregard any advice he had to offer. The animated interaction between the duo sparked the imagination of Jatin Sapru, who was on air for the Hindi broadcast. He had to say the following:

"Bumrah is basically saying, 'Relax, I know my job well. I am here. You stay calm and just give me a chance."

Bumrah calms Mahela down:

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— Nihari Korma (@NihariVsKorma) May 31, 2025

Rohit's whirlwind 81 (50) miraculously saved the day for MI as they live to fight another day. Their next big challenge awaits them in Ahmedabad, where they will take on a bruised PBKS in the Qualifier 2 match on June 1. 

In the IPL 2025 Eliminator, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs. MI posted a solid score of 228/5 in their allotted 20 overs, led by Rohit Sharma, who made 81 off 50 balls, and Jonny Bairstow 47 off 22, while Hardik Pandya chipped in 22* off 9 balls. GT's bowlers struggled to contain the MI batters. Sai Kishore took 2/42 in his 4 overs, and Prasidh Krishna took 2/53 in his 4 overs; Mohammed Siraj took the only other wicket with 1/37 in his 4 overs. 

GT chased 229 and managed 208/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The highest contributor was Sai Sudharsan with 80 off 49 balls and Washington Sundar’s 48 off 24. MI bowlers were led by Trent Boult with 2/56 in his 4 overs and Jasprit Bumrah with 1/27 in his 4 overs, with Sai Kishore and Prasidh Krishna contributing in the field. GT could not keep momentum going after Sudharsan was dismissed. While they made a good case, the total overstretched them. This victory for MI took them to Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings (PBKS); GT’s IPL 2025 had a disappointing ending. Here are the key reasons that GT lost to MI.

1. Dropped Catches during Powerplay

Gujarat’s fielders cost the team by dropping three easy catches in the powerplay. The dropped catches off Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav allowed MI to get a start and build momentum. These dropped catches gave MI an ideal start and upset GT’s bowling plans. Such errors are costly in knockout matches.

Also Read: IPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans Full Match Highlights

2. Expensive Bowling in Crucial Phases

GT’s bowlers, particularly in the death overs, struggled to stem the run flow as MI made a massive total of 228/5. Both Prasidh Krishna (2/53) and Trent Boult (2/56) struggled with their line and length. They executed poor ball deliveries under pressure, and MI batters were able to get away for runs during the last overs due to ineffective bowling. The ability of the GT bowlers to defend important overs considerably tilted the match in MI’s favor.

3. Batting Collapse After Strong Start

After getting a solid 50-run stand from Sudharsan and Sundar, the innings lost its shape very quickly. The rare Kusal Mendis hit-wicket dismissal halted the momentum at a pivotal time. The lower middle order could not keep up with the run rate, which added pressure. Although there was a possibility of chasing down the runs, GT ended up losing by 20 runs.

In the IPL 2025 Eliminator at New PCA Stadium, Chandigarh, on May 30, 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) in an entertaining contest. MI scored 228/5 in 20 overs. GT fought but managed to get only 208/6 in 20 overs, falling short by 20 runs. MI won and advanced to Qualifier 2, while GT's campaign ended in this knockout stage. 

Mumbai Indians Innings

Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bat first. The team scored 228/5 in their 20 overs. Rohit Sharma was the star of the show with a stylish 81 off 50 balls, while national teammate Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 47 came off only 22 balls. Suryakumar Yadav added a decent 32 off 26 balls while MI took advantage of missed chances and sloppy fielding by GT. The Gujarat Titans bowlers made contributions by taking wickets as GT pulled wickets. GT Kolkata's Sai Kirshna and Prasidh Krishna took two wickets, while Mohammed Siraj picked up the last wicket for a total of six wickets in thirty overs.

Gujarat Titans Innings

GT's innings showed intent as they finished with a score of 208/6. Sai Sudharsan led the round with a good innings, scoring a classy 80 off 49 balls, while he was supported by Washington Sundar, who scored 48 off 24 deliveries. Kusal Mendis hit two sixes on debut before unfortunately being dismissed hit wicket for 20 runs, which is a very rare mode of dismissal in the history of IPL. Sherfane Rutherford played a part with 24 off 15. MI's Trent Boult, who finished with 2/56, and Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with 1/27, were economical for MI, and Mitchell Santner performed a role and removed the key hit wicket. MI advances to Qualifier 2 while ending the GT IPL 2025 year.

GT vs MI: Post Match Reactions

Rohit Sharma (Player of the Match): Rohit Sharma was pleased with his performance, particularly in an important knockout game. He acknowledged some luck with dropped catches but emphasized his goal to put a total on the board after he got in. Rohit was glad to be batting with Jonny Bairstow and also praised his aggressive approach, as well as the whole team effort to put a challenging score on the board.

Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians Captain): Hardik Pandya said the match could have gone either way, especially with the way the pitch was improving for batting in the second innings. Pandya was impressed by Jonny Bairstow's debut and enjoyed watching the "conscious effort" by Rohit Sharma to remain calm in his innings. He also credited Bumrah, Gleeson, and Ashwani in critical moments of the innings that helped them win.

Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians): Ashwani Kumar said he wasn’t expecting to be used as an impact substitute, as the initial plan was to use a spinner. But he thanked his coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey for helping him focus on his strengths and sticking to the plan. He said when it came to those last three balls, all he was thinking about was not bowling any extras and trying to keep calm under pressure. 

Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans Captain): Shubman Gill said it was an exciting game for him, and "somehow nailing these small moments and getting results" is something "we didn't do" in the last few overs. Gill said that spilling three straightforward catches in the powerplay made it tough on the bowlers to build pressure. He credited Sai Sudharsan for his "consistently" good play and said that the team will take some positives from the match, despite losing. 

Also Read: [WATCH] Eliminator: Kusal Mendis falls Hit wicket in IPL 2025 as Gujarat Titans chase

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians: Match Scorecard

Mumbai Indians – 228/5 (20 Overs)

Gujarat Titans – 208/6 (20 Overs)

In an incredibly dramatic moment during the IPL 2025 Eliminator at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh, Gujarat Titans’ (GT) wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis was dismissed hit wicket in the seventh over chasing a target against Mumbai Indians (MI). As Mendis faced off against a short delivery from Mitchell Santner, he moved back deep into his crease and inadvertently clipped the stumps with his back leg. He was dismissed for a quick 20 from 10 deliveries and became the third player in IPL history to be dismissed hit wicket.

Mendis was drafted into the squad as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who had to leave for national duty. He debuted for the franchise in this knockout encounter and endured a difficult day on field. First he dropped a catch each of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, highlighting his inefficiency behind the stumps. The dropped chances allowed MI to finish with a good score and put pressure on GT’s chase, knowing it was a do-or-die match.

At the crease, though, Mendis looked promising with the bat. When Shubman Gill fell first ball, he came in with Sai Sudharsan and attacked immediately. He hit two big sixes off Trent Boult and pushed momentum back into GT. The duo brought up a 50-run stand in just 28 deliveries, lifting GT's hopes before Mendis’ rare dismissal halted the surge.

Momentum with GT Despite Unusual Dismissal

Mendis' hit-wicket offered MI a brief opportunity to claw back into the game, but GT has continued to keep the scoreboard ticking. In-form Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sunder have now settled into the chase comfortably, exercising poise and power while MI continues to bear down on them.

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HITWICKET IN THE ELIMINATOR. 🤯

- Kusal Mendis just lost his wicket due to hitting the stumps. 😱pic.twitter.com/hwfMEqRdYT

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 30, 2025

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At the latest update, Gujarat Titans are 108/2 in 10.2 overs. With wickets in hand and good batting depth, GT continues to be in a position to push for a place in Qualifier 2 and keep their IPL 2025 title hopes alive.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians got a strong start against the IPL 2022 champions Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator of the IPL 2025. GT fielders Sai Sudharsan and Gerald Coetzee teamed up for a stunning catch to bring the first wicket, as that catch dismissed dangerous MI opener Jonny Bairstow just before completion of his half-century. 

After Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya chose to bat first, Mumbai Indians openers Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow provided a strong start with 79/0 at the end of the powerplay. They had an 84-run partnership for the first wicket, before Jonny Bairstow was dismissed in the eighth over after scoring 47 off 22 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes. 

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Jonny Bairstow was dismissed after a superb work by Sai Sudharsan and Gerald Coetzee

Bairstow went for a reverse-sweep to the left-arm spinner Sai Kishore. Backward point fielder Sai Sudharsan, the Orange Cap holder, made a desperate dive to his left and pushed the ball towards the short third fielder Gerald Coetzee, who comfortably completed that catch to dismiss the English cricketer. It was a much-needed breakthrough for Gujarat Titans.  

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Sai Sudharsan 🤝 Gerald Coetzee

Jonny Bairstow departs after an entertaining 47(22).

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Mumbai Indians scored 228/5 

Mumbai Indians ultimately managed to score 228/5 in 20 overs. Rohit Sharma smashed 81 off 50 balls with the help of nine fours and four sixes. In-form Suryakumar Yadav managed another 25+ knock by scoring 33 off 20 balls (one four and three sixes), while Tilak Varma (25 off 11 balls; three sixes) and skipper Hardik Pandya (22 not out off nine balls; three sixes) played useful cameos to set up a big total in the Eliminator.