Pakistan will face South Africa in the second match of the T20 series played at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium on Friday. South Africa won the first T20I match by 55 runs and leads the series 1-0. Batting first, they managed to score a good total of 194 runs in 20 overs. Opener Reeza Hendricks was the standout performer for South Africa, scoring 60 runs off 40 balls. 

In response, Pakistan failed to chase down the target and were bowled out for 139 runs in just 18.1 overs. Corbin Bosch took four wickets, while George Linde took three wickets and successfully defended the target.

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PAK vs SA Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 31st October 2025

• Time: 8.30 PM IST

• Venue: Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Reeza Hendricks (SA): 60 runs in this Series

• Saim Ayub (PAK): 37 runs in this Series

• George Linde (SA): 36 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Corbin Bosch (SA): 4 wickets in this Series 

• George Linde (SA): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): 3 wickets in this Series 

PAK vs SA Recent Form

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 60–70

• Predicted Total: 180- 200

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 150–170

• Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PAK vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Donovan Ferreira (Captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brewis, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Williams, George Linde and Nandre Burger.

Pakistan 

Salman Agha (captain), Usman Khan (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah.

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that South Africa will win the 2nd T20I match. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brewis will be key players to watch out for.

PAK vs SA Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the PAK vs SA live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Q2. Who will win today’s PAK vs SA ODI match?

According to our today match prediction, South Africa are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa in T20Is?

South Africa holds the upper hand in last five T20I head-to-head meetings against Pakistan 

Pakistan and South Africa will face each other in a 3-match T20I series starting on October 28, 2025 after a 2-match red-ball series. The PAK vs SA Test series ended in a draw, with both teams winning one match each. In the T20I series, the first match between PAK and SA is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan and South Africa have an unspoken rivalry when it comes to the shortest format of cricket. In the past, the two teams have played each other 24 times, and each has won 12 games. Pakistan has won 3 out of the last 5 T20I fixtures, while the Proteas won twice

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PAK vs SA Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs South Africa , 1st T20I 

• Date: 28th October 2025

• Time: 8.30 PM IST

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Babar Azam (PAK): 4223 runs in T20I 

• Q de Kock (SA): 2585 runs in T20I 

• Reeza Hendricks (SA): 2389 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs SA

• Shaheen Afridi (PAK): 118 wickets in T20I 

• Lungi Ngidi (SA): 70 wickets in T20I 

• Naseem Shah (PAK): 25 wickets in T20I 

PAK vs SA Recent Form

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 180- 200

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 150–170

• Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PAK vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Donovan Ferreira (Captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brewis, Lhuan dre-Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Nqabayomzi Peter, George Linde and Nandre Burger.

Pakistan 

Salman Agha (captain), Usman Khan (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Abdul Samad, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq.

PAK vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that South Africa will win the 1st T20I match. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brewis will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs ENG Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the PAK vs SA live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Q2. Who will win today’s PAK vs SA ODI match?

According to our today match prediction, South Africa are favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa in ODIs?

Pakistan holds the upper hand in last five T20I head-to-head meetings against South Africa 

Namibia stunned world cricket as they defeated South Africa by four wickets in a last-ball thriller, where Quinton de Kock made a comeback in international cricket but failed to set a good memory. 

It was the first international cricket match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, where Donovan Ferreira-led South Africa chose to bat first after winning the toss in the only T20I in the tour on Saturday (October 11). In the sold-out stadium, after South Africa were restricted to 134/8 in 20 overs, Namibia chased down the target on the final ball of the match after losing six wickets.

Quinton de Kock scored only one run

South Africa's innings struggled from the powerplay, where they managed to score 33/2. Quinton de Kock played as a wicketkeeper and opening batter, but was dismissed on the final ball of the first over after scoring only one run in four balls. Jason Smith scored the highest runs in that innings with 31, while the opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius (22) and Rubin Hermann (23) were the other batters to score 20+ runs in that innings. At the late, Gerald Coetzee had a crucial cameo of 12 from just six balls with two fours, while Bjorn Fortuin scored 19 not off 21 balls.

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Namibia beat South Africa: Ruben Trumpelmann was Namibia's hero with the ball and bat

Among the hosts' bowlers, Ruben Trumpelmann took three wickets with the bowling figures of 4-0-28-3, while the international cricket debutant Max Heingo got two wickets with the bowling figures of 3-0-32-3.

In reply, Namibia scored 46/2 at the end of six overs, as they got a positive start. While the opener Louren Steenkamp scored 13 runs, skipper Gerhard Erasmus scored 21 runs. Although Namibia were losing wickets at regular intervals, they were also maintaining a healthy run-rate to handle the pressure. JJ Smit scored 13 runs, while Malan Kruger scored 18 runs. Later, Zane Green scored 30 not out off 23 balls with two fours and one six, while Ruben Trumpelmann scored 11 not out off eight balls with one four. For his effective all-round performances, Ruben Trumpelmann won the Player of the Match award.

In the final over of the match, Namibia required 11 runs, and Andile Simelane delivered that over, who then had the bowling figures of 3-0-14-2. Green welcomed the right-arm fast bowler with a sixer on the first delivery, and Namibia later required one run to win in the last two balls. While the fifth ball of the over had a dot, Green successfully finished the game for Namibia with a four on the final ball of the match.

While South Africa second time suffered a T20I defeat against an ICC Associate member, after the Netherlands beat them in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, they became the fourth victim among ICC Full members who have suffered a T20I loss against Namibia, after Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka. 

Selectors in South Africa have created a huge surprise by calling up Quinton de Kock for the all-format tour of Pakistan. The wicketkeeper-batter stepped away from One-Day Internationals after the 2023 World Cup in India, but he has now reversed that decision and will wear the Proteas jersey again in the 50-over format. 

The 32-year-old was one of South Africa's most prolific ODI batters over the last decade, amassing more than 6,700 runs with 21 centuries, which is joint-third for his country. He ended the 2023 World Cup on a high with four centuries and 594 runs overall, finishing as the tournament's third-highest run-scorer. Since the World Cup, de Kock has been involved in T20 cricket, both at the international level and franchise leagues around the world, but has not played any ODIs. 

De Kock's return was confirmed on Monday when Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the squads for the all-format tour, which consists of a two-match Test series, three T20Is, and three ODIs against Pakistan.

"A Significant Help": Coach Conrad on De Kock's Reversal

South Africa's head coach, Shukri Conrad, appreciated de Kock's reversal and felt the recent conversations made it clear, the left-hander still has the desire to play at the top level.

"Getting Quinton back in the white-ball space is a significant help for us," said Conrad. "When we chatted a month ago about what the future holds for him, it was clear that he still has a clear desire to play for his country. Everyone knows the quality he brings to the team, so having him in your line-up can only help." 

De Kock last played for South Africa in the T20 World Cup Final vs India in 2024. He has not retired officially from T20s, but he has not been picked for squads under former coach, Rob Walter. His selection means a new beginning with Conrad's vision for the white-ball teams. 

Bavuma Out of Action, Several Captains Named

This tour will also mark the beginning of South Africa’s defence of their World Test Championship (WTC) title. However, they will do so without their regular captain, Temba Bavuma, who is still recovering from a calf strain suffered during the England tour.

In Bavuma’s absence, South Africa have implemented a split-captaincy for the series:

•  Aiden Markram is set to captain the Test side.
•  David Miller to captain the T20I side.
•  Matthew Breetzke is set to captain the ODI side.
• Additionally, Donovan Ferreira has also been named captain for the one-off T20I against Namibia in Windhoek on 11 October.

This approach captures South Africa’s thinking in trying to manage workloads and giving younger players an opportunity to lead.

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Squads for Pakistan Tour

Test squad vs Pakistan
Aiden Markram (captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj* (2nd Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne.

T20I squad vs Pakistan
David Miller (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams.

ODI squad vs Pakistan
Matthew Breetzke (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile.

T20I squad vs Namibia (Oct 11, Windhoek)
Donovan Ferreira (captain), Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, Kwena Maphaka, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Lizaad Williams.

Tour Schedule

Tests

• October 12-16: 1st Test – Pakistan vs South Africa, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• October 20-24: 2nd Test – Pakistan vs South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

T20Is

• October 28: 1st T20I – Rawalpindi
• October 31: 2nd T20I – Lahore
• November 1: 3rd T20I – Lahore

ODIs

• November 4: 1st ODI – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
• November 6: 2nd ODI – Faisalabad
• November 8: 3rd ODI – Faisalabad

Significance for South Africa

De Kock's inclusion adds further experience to what is otherwise a fairly young South African white-ball setup. The likes of Miller, Brevis, and Breetzke, combined with de Kock's experience, provide balance as the Proteas continue preparations for future ICC events.

The tour will also test South Africa's depth in leadership with four different captains identified across the formats. Markram will lead the way in red-ball, while Miller and Breetzke will have the chance to lead South Africa into its next phase in white-ball cricket. As for de Kock, it is the chance to write a new chapter in his ODI career, one that many thought had closed down on Indian soil two years ago.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered thrilling encounters between the 10 participating teams. With the IPL 2026 auction approaching, anticipation is building among cricket fans for another electrifying season of T20 cricket. The auction is expected to bring fresh changes as franchises strategise to strengthen their squads and address performance gaps from the previous season.

In IPL 2025, while some players maintained top form and others made strong comebacks, a few struggled to meet expectations. Their underwhelming performances have almost sealed their fate, making them likely candidates for release ahead of the IPL 2026 player auction.

Quinton de Kock (KKR)

Quinton de Kock, the dynamic South African opener, played a pivotal role for Mumbai Indians (MI) during his stint from 2019 to 2021, amassing 1,329 runs. His back-to-back 500+ run seasons in 2019 and 2020 were instrumental in MI’s consecutive title triumphs. Later, with Lucknow Super Giants, he continued his strong run, scoring 901 runs over three seasons, showcasing consistency at the top.

Ahead of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), fresh off their 2024 title win, sought a power-packed opener after releasing Phil Salt. They secured de Kock for INR 3.60 crore. However, he struggled to deliver, managing only 152 runs in eight matches at a modest strike rate of 129.91, falling short of expectations.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz earned his first IPL contract worth INR 50 lakh but could only muster 289 runs in 14 matches across two seasons for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite his modest returns, the franchise retained faith in his abilities, repurchasing him for INR 2 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Initially left out of the playing XI, Gurbaz was brought in mid-season to replace the struggling Quinton de Kock.

Unfortunately, the 23-year-old Afghan opener couldn’t justify the management’s trust. His poor run continued as he managed just 74 runs in five matches, extending his lean patch and failing to make the desired impact at the top of the order.

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Venkatesh Iyer (KKR)

Venkatesh Iyer, the talented left-hander from Madhya Pradesh, became a standout discovery for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the second half of IPL 2021 in the UAE. Scoring 370 runs in just 10 matches, he quickly cemented his place as a key member of the squad. His impactful performances, including a vital role in KKR’s 2024 title win, convinced the franchise to bring him back for the latest season.

After a fierce bidding war with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), KKR secured Venkatesh for a staggering INR 23.75 crore. However, his 2025 campaign proved disappointing, with only 142 runs in 11 matches and a demotion from his usual No.3 spot. With RCB still keen to acquire him for the IPL 2026 auction, his departure from the KKR setup now appears almost certain.

Rahul Tripathi (CSK)

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rahul Tripathi was picked up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 3.40 crore ahead of IPL 2025. Prior to that, Tripathi had an underwhelming three-year run with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where he managed 165 runs in six appearances during IPL 2024 at an impressive strike rate of 143.48. His attacking intent had kept him in demand across franchises, but CSK expected him to deliver consistency as a middle-order option in their batting setup for the new season.

However, the move did not go as planned for either the player or the franchise. Tripathi failed to make any significant contributions, scoring just 55 runs in five matches for CSK at a modest strike rate of 96.49. His lack of form was one of many setbacks that troubled CSK during a difficult campaign. With the franchise already eyeing a revamp, it appears likely that Tripathi could be released before the IPL 2026 auction as the team looks to rebuild.

Mohammed Shami (SRH)

Mohammed Shami enjoyed a brilliant two-year stint with Gujarat Titans (GT), where he picked up 48 wickets and played a key role in their success. Unfortunately, an ankle injury forced him to miss the entire IPL 2024 season. Ahead of IPL 2025, GT decided to release the veteran pacer during the mega auction. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), however, showed immense faith in his abilities and bought him for a massive INR 10 crore, expecting him to strengthen their pace attack.

But Shami’s comeback did not go as planned. The experienced seamer struggled to find his rhythm and looked far from his best. In nine outings, he managed only six wickets while conceding runs at an expensive economy rate of 11.23. Eventually, he was dropped from the playing XI as SRH sought better options. Given his lackluster returns and high price tag, Shami’s underwhelming season has almost confirmed his release from the Orange Army ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

The MLC 2025 final took place between MI New York and Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Washington won the toss and decided to bowl in order to chase under lights. MI New York posted a solid total with some key knocks from Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel. Their bowlers then held their nerve in a tight finish to win the title by 5 runs.

MI New York Innings

Batting first in the final, MI New York posted a challenging total of 180/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock played a fantastic innings, anchoring the effort with 77 runs off 46 balls, hitting boundaries at will. Monank Patel gave him some solid support with a quickfire of 28 from 22 balls, which helped keep the momentum. in the finishing stages, Kunwarjeet Singh provided 22 off 13 balls to lift the score close to 180. Washington’s bowlers tried to fight back, with Lockie Ferguson delivering an impressive spell of 3/21 from his 4 overs. Ian Holland (1/14 in 2) and Saurabh Netravalkar (1/31 in 4) provided tight overs during the middle stages, but the MI batters did enough to set a defendable target.

Washington Freedom Innings

In reply, Washington Freedom provided a spirited chase but ultimately fell just short, finishing at 175/5 in their 20 overs. Rachin Ravindra scored an untroubled 70 runs from 41 deliveries and provided a solid foundation. Glenn Phillips finished with a confident 48 off 34 and looked to have tilted the game Freedom's way. Jack Edwards chipped in with a handy 33 off 22 in the middle order. However, MI New York’s bowling attack held its nerve under pressure. Trent Boult led from the front with 2/32, while Rushil Ugarkar also claimed 2/32 to keep the chase in check. Nosthush Kenjige (1/30 in 3 overs) bowled crucial overs at the death to close out a thrilling final.

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MI New York vs Washington Freedom: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 180/7 (20 Overs)

Washington Freedom – 175/5 (20 Overs)

In the 21st match of the MLC 2025, Texas Super Kings vs MI New York (TEX vs NY) will be played on Sunday evening, June 29 (starting at 01:30 IST on June 30) at Grand Prairie Stadium.

MLC 2025, Match 21: TEX vs NY Probable XIs

Texas Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: Smit Patel (wk), Faf du Plessis (Captain), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Milind Kumar, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Nandre Burger/Adam Milne, Akeal Hossain/Zia Ul Haq Muhammad, Noor Ahmad

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sunny Patel

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for TEX vs NY

MLC 2025, Match 21: TEX vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 287 runs in six innings (average 47.83 and strike rate 164.00), including three half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 62, 20, 93, 32, 60, and 20 runs, respectively.

Quinton de Kock: Former South African cricketer Quinton de Kock has scored 211 runs in six innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 35.16 and a strike rate of 147.55, including three half-centuries. In this tournament, the left-handed batter has scored 8, 63, 14, 55, 70, and 1 runs. 

Noor Ahmad: Afghan left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad has taken 10 wickets in six games in the MLC 2025. He has recorded one four-fer and one three-fer in this tournament. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Faf du Plessis: With one century and one half-century, former South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has scored 214 runs in this tournament with an average of 35.66 and a strike rate of 172.58. In the last three innings, his scores are 100, 69, and 12 runs. 

Nicholas Pooran: After some poor performances in the ongoing MLC season, Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran finally produced his familiar batting performance in their last game, where he scored 108 not out in 60 balls with seven fours and eight sixes. 

Naveen-ul-Haq: Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has taken eight wickets in five matches in the MLC 2025, with a record of three two-wicket hauls.  

The Seattle Orcas vs MI New York (SEA vs NY) has been scheduled for the 18th match of the MLC 2025 on Friday evening, June 27 (starting at 05:30 IST on June 28), at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie).

MLC 2025, Match 18: SEA vs NY Probable XIs

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Obed McCoy, Jasdeep Singh

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sunny Patel

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for SEA vs NY

MLC 2025, Match 18: SEA vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Monank Patel: The USA cricketer Monank Patel is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 267 runs in five innings (average 53.40, and strike rate 165.83), including three half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 62, 20, 93, 32, and 60 runs, respectively. 

Quinton de Kock: Former South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has scored 210 runs in five innings of the MLC 2025, including three half-centuries. He has scored 8, 63, 14, 55, and 70 runs, respectively, this season. 

Michael Bracewell: New Zealand cricketer Mitchael Bracewell has scored 147 runs and taken four wickets in the MLC 2025. His scores with the bat in this tournament are 38, 17, 50*, 42*, and 0 runs, respectively.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Harmeet Singh: USA left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh has taken seven wickets in five matches in the MLC 2025, including picking up three wickets in their last game of the season. 

Naveen-ul-Haq: Afghan right-arm pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has taken eight wickets in five matches of the MLC 2025, including recording two wickets in three games. He has taken at least one wicket in every match of this season.  

Kieron Pollard: Caribbean legend Kieron Pollard has scored 131 runs and taken two wickets in five matches of the MLC 2025, while the right-handed batter’s strike rate in this tournament is 195.52 with the help of 13 fours and eight sixes. Pollard’s scores in this tournament are 32, 30, 26*, 9, and 34* runs, respectively, while he picked up two wickets in the last game. 

In the 14th match of the MLC 2025, MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns (NY vs SF) will be played on Monday evening, June 23 (starting time at 05:30 IST on June 24) at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie).

MLC 2025, Match 14: NY vs SF Probable XIs

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sunny Patel

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Cooper Connolly, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

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

MLC 2025, Match 14: NY vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen is in great form as the leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 has scored 294 runs in four innings with an average of 73.50 and a strike rate of 247.05. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, and 78 runs. 

Haris Rauf: Pakistan right-arm pacer Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 wickets. In this competition, he picked up three, four, two, and two wickets, respectively. 

Michael Bracewell: New Zealand cricketer Michael Bracewell has scored 147 runs and taken four wickets in the MLC 2025. The all-rounder’s scores in this tournament are 38, 17, 50*, and 42*, respectively.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Quinton de Kock: With the help of two half-centuries, former South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has scored 140 runs in four innings of this tournament, including his brilliant 63 and 55 runs knocks. 

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the third most run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 207 runs in four innings, an average of 51.75 and a strike rate of 161.71, including two half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 62, 20, 93, and 32 runs. 

Jake Fraser McGurk: Australian youngster Jake Fraser McGurk has scored 132 runs in four innings, including his 88-run knock against Los Angeles Knight Riders. 

The Barbados Royals have officially announced their team for the eagerly awaited CPL 2025 season, signaling the start of an electrifying new chapter for Caribbean cricket. The exclusive show for the official player draft, presented by charismatic Alex Jordan, went out on Wednesday, 18 June, at 10 AM ECT / 3 PM BST / 7:30 PM IST, giving fans a ringside seat to it all. With expert analysis from cricket commentators Daren Ganga and Nikhil Uttamchandani, the broadcast provided a first-hand look at the Royals' mix of seasoned campaigners and promising newcomers.

The Royals have signed three overseas players on a calculated note to add depth to their side: South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock, Afghan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. With the flexibility to add two more international stars before the tournament begins, the franchise is still well placed to tweak their team. The 2025 CPL season will run from 14 August to 21 September, with the tournament commencing in St. Kitts & Nevis, traveling through several Caribbean countries, and concluding with the playoffs and grand final in Guyana.

This season's draft provided a twist in that the last three rounds were allocated to West Indies Breakout League players, guaranteeing each team has at least one up-and-coming player on the field for each game. The Barbados Royals, taking this new movement on board, are poised to provide six weeks of exciting T20 action, mixing flair, muscle, and dynamism as they chase championship victory.

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Barbados Royals Squad for CPL 2025

The 2025 Barbados Royals team consists of Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Parris, Kofi James, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, and Ramon Simmonds.