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. 

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns (LAS vs SF) has been scheduled for the 30th match of the MLC 2025 at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill on Sunday evening. 

MLC 2025, Match 30: LAS vs SF Probable XIs

Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Andre Fletcher, Unmukt Chand (wk), Alex Hales, Saif Badar, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder (Captain), Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Corné Dry, Sunil Narine

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Karima Gore

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MLC 2025, Match 30: LAS vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Despite joining the tournament lately, Matthew Short is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 353 runs in six innings with an average of 58.83 and a strike rate of 169.71, including five half-centuries. He also picked up three wickets during their first meeting against Seattle Orcas.

Unmukt Chand: India U19 WC winning captain and present USA cricketer Unmukt Chand has scored 302 runs in nine innings this tournament with an average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 124.79, including three half-centuries.  

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett is the second leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 16 wickets in nine games. He has recorded two four-fers in this tournament. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Haris Rauf: Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 17 wickets after eight matches. While he has recorded two four-wicket hauls in this competition, he managed to pick up at least one wicket in seven out of eight innings, while he bowled only one wicketless over in his last game. 

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen had a dream start in this tournament, as he has scored 329 runs in eight innings with an average of 41.12 and a strike rate of 225.34. He has hit one century and two half-centuries in this tournament, starting with the 151-run knock. However, in the last four games, he scored 4, 7, 23, and 1 runs, respectively. 

Andre Russell: Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell has scored 126 runs and taken 10 wickets in the MLC 2025. Apart from two three-wicket hauls, his last four innings were 30*, 65, 15, and 9, respectively.

On Tuesday evening (July 2), the San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas (SF vs SEA) match will be played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill during the 22nd match of the MLC 2025. 

MLC 2025, Match 22: SF vs SEA Probable XIs

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch/Liam Plunkett, Carmi le Roux

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen, Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Harmeet Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Gerald Coetzee, Jasdeep Singh

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

MLC 2025, Match 22: SF vs SEA Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Australian star Matthew Short has scored 271 runs in four innings of the MLC 2025 with an average of 67.75 and a strike rate of 192.19, including four half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 61, 91, 52, and 67 runs, respectively. He has also taken three wickets in this tournament. 

Finn Allen: Despite scoring single digits in the last two games, New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen is the second leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 by scoring 305 runs in five innings with an average of 50.83 and a strike rate of 236.43, including one century and two half-centuries. His scores in this competition are 151, 52, 13, 78, 4, and 7 runs, respectively.  

Shimron Hetmyer: West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer has scored 231 runs in five innings with an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 224.27. He produced unbeaten half-centuries in the last two games by scoring 97 not out and 64 not out. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Haris Rauf: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 17 wickets in seven matches, including recording two four-fers and one more three-wicket haul. He picked up at least one wicket in all seven matches of this tournament.  

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett has picked up 14 wickets in seven matches of the MLC 2025, as he is the joint second leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He has recorded two four-wicket hauls in this tournament. 

Aaron Jones: USA cricketer Aaron Jones has scored 156 runs in five innings with an average of 31.20 and a strike rate of 133.33. He has recorded one half-century in this tournament, as he scored 44 and 73 runs in the last two matches, respectively.

On Wednesday evening (June 25), the Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns (SEA vs SF) match has been scheduled for the 16th fixture of the MLC 2025 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF 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

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

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

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen missed their last game due to illness, but he is still the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 294 runs in four innings, with an average of 73.50 and a strike rate of 247.05, including one century and two half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, and 78 runs. 

Haris Rauf: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 132 wickets in five matches, including a three-fer and a four-fer. In this tournament, he has picked up at least one wicket in every game and at least two wickets in four out of five matches. 

Matthew Short: San Francisco Unicorns captain Matthew Short has started the MLC 2025 strongly by scoring 61 and 91 runs, respectively. He has a batting strike rate of 211.11 with the help of 15 fours and nine sixes. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Jake Fraser McGurk: Australian cricketer Jake Fraser McGurk has scored 196 runs in five innings in MLC 2025 with an average of 39.20 and a strike rate of 194.05. His scores in this tournament are 6, 88, 1, 37, and 64 runs. 

Kyle Mayers: Caribbean cricketer Kyle Mayers has scored 129 runs in four innings and also has taken one wicket in the MLC 2025. His scores in this tournament are 27, 0, 88, and 14 runs. 

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett has taken nine wickets in five matches, including one four-fer. Also, in their match against MI New York, Bartlett slammed 59 not out off 25 balls with four fours and five sixes. 

In Match 6 of the 2025 MLC 2025 Season, the San Francisco Unicorns played against MI New York at Oakland Coliseum, California. San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and decided to bowl first. In a close score set by MI New York, the Unicorns also successfully chased down the score, clinching a thrilling 3-wicket win with five balls to spare.

MI New York scored 182/7 in their 20 innings after batting first. Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 63 runs off 38 balls. His innings showed great aggressive intent in helping MI New York to a defendable score, and he was well supported by Kieron Pollard (30 off 16) and Sunny Patel (20 off 11). Among the bowlers for the Unicorns, Haris Rauf and Carmi le Roux each took two wickets and returned 2/24 and 2/34 respectively. Hassan Khan added 2/54 for his 4 overs.

Pursuing 183, the Unicorns made a good beginning with Xavier Bartlett thrashing 59 off only 25 balls. He was well aided by Hassan Khan, who hit 43 from 17 balls to sustain the momentum. Tim Seifert's calm 33 from 27 in the middle overs kept the run chase on course. Though MI New York struggled to counter with Naveen ul Haq (2/28) and Ehsan Adil (2/43), the Unicorns kept calm and made it to the target in 19.1 overs, scoring 188/7.

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Twitter reactions after SFU wins 6th match of  MLC 2025

- Unbeaten in this tournament (3/3)
- Unbeaten v MINY in H2H (3/3)
- First team to chase 180+ in Oakland - Coliseum
- Won the game with top order failing from 42/4 with JFM, Fin Allen, Connolly in the dug out
- 50 scored by no 8

REMEMBER THE NAME
SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS 🥶🥵🔥 pic.twitter.com/97J22BXUtm

— Jacob Martin (@Leg_shift_D) June 16, 2025

San Francisco Unicorns needs 89 Runs in 10 Overs to win. #MLC25 pic.twitter.com/wnKT70i0Gp

— Cric Updates (@CricUpdate58494) June 16, 2025

A proper thriller at The Coliseum 🏟

Read the match report 👇https://t.co/dBT6PrjAhi pic.twitter.com/mcLyazeBKn

— San Francisco Unicorns (@SFOUnicorns) June 16, 2025

Fuck this @MINYCricket team
You are a disgrace to New York
No intention to win. Giving out run outs deliberately and misfielding. Stuffs you could avoid easily.
If you don’t want to play fairly do a favor and call the team off. The least you can do is not humiliate the city with…

— Inferno (@inferno_speaks) June 16, 2025

Bartlett single handedly finished the game for Sanfrancise unicorns 😎

What a finish man ☺️

MI NY lost back to back matches pic.twitter.com/wXlqlj6SLz

— Prakash (@definitelynot05) June 16, 2025

Xavier Bartlett of San Francisco Unicorns appeals for the wicket of Quinton De Kock of MI New York during match 6 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York held at the Oakland Coliseum in California , Unites States of America @MLCricket pic.twitter.com/W3u06d3ECJ

— Sportzpics (@sportzpics) June 16, 2025

Well there goes the chance for SF Unicorns . Teams just can’t chase here & we should keep that in mind #MLC2025

— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) June 16, 2025

In Match 6 of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, the San Francisco Unicorns played against MI New York at Oakland Coliseum, California. San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and decided to bowl first. In a close score set by MI New York, the Unicorns also successfully chased down the score, clinching a thrilling 3-wicket win with five balls to spare.

MI New York Innings

MI New York scored 182/7 in their 20 innings after batting first. Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 63 runs off 38 balls. His innings showed great aggressive intent in helping MI New York to a defendable score, and he was well supported by Kieron Pollard (30 off 16) and Sunny Patel (20 off 11). Among the bowlers for the Unicorns, Haris Rauf and Carmi le Roux each took two wickets and returned 2/24 and 2/34 respectively. Hassan Khan added 2/54 for his 4 overs.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

Pursuing 183, the Unicorns made a good beginning with Xavier Bartlett thrashing 59 off only 25 balls. He was well aided by Hassan Khan, who hit 43 from 17 balls to sustain the momentum. Tim Seifert's calm 33 from 27 in the middle overs kept the run chase on course. Though MI New York struggled to counter with Naveen ul Haq (2/28) and Ehsan Adil (2/43), the Unicorns kept calm and made it to the target in 19.1 overs, scoring 188/7.

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San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 182/7 (20 Overs)

San Francisco Unicorns – 188/7 (19.1 Overs)

During the current IPL 2025 season, today's clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has attracted maximum attention. However, two star players - Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett - are missing from the PBKS playing XI, leaving many fans curious.

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Why Marcus Stoinis Is Not Playing for PBKS Against KKR

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been a key player for PBKS this season. His hard-hitting in the middle order and his capability of bowling cameo overs make him a key asset. Yet, in today's match between PBKS and KKR, the team management thought to include Glenn Maxwell in the playing XI in place of him.

The primary reason for Stoinis' absence is team strategy and overseas player restrictions. Only four overseas players can be in the playing XI according to IPL rules, and PBKS have chosen Maxwell, who provides big-hitting talent along with spin-bowling a strategic decision given KKR's batting prowess.

There is no injury issue for Marcus Stoinis; he has merely been rotated out to suit the team's match strategy for today's vital match.

Why Xavier Bartlett Is Not Taking the Field Today

Xavier Bartlett, the Australian pace sensation who impressed on his IPL debut, also missed out today. While no statement has officially hinted at a trouble or injury, it seems like his absence yet again is owing to overseas player restrictions and strategy changes.

PBKS has managed their overseas players very carefully this season, there was just no space left for Bartlett today. The management must have gone for an experienced set to tackle KKR's dynamic batting lineup.

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Punjab Kings' Strategy for Today's Match

The Punjab Kings management made these changes to optimize their strengths against a strong KKR lineup. Maxwell's addition is likely to strengthen the middle order and add more bowling options, something that might be significant on the Eden Gardens track.

Fans need not worry that Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett are no longer integral parts of the PBKS team and will be back in future games based on situations and opposition.

In a surprising moment during the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 15, Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett committed a costly fielding error that gifted five extra runs to the opposition. The incident occurred at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur and added unexpected drama to what was already a high-intensity encounter.

The blunder unfolded in the 8th over of KKR’s innings, right after Ajinkya Rahane had been dismissed. Venkatesh Iyer, stepping in next, nudged Yuzvendra Chahal’s first delivery towards backward square-leg for a routine single. Bartlett, positioned at fine-leg, quickly intercepted the ball and looked to return it sharply to the wicketkeeper.

However, what followed stunned everyone. In his haste to release the throw, Bartlett lost grip of the ball, causing it to slip awkwardly out of his hand and roll all the way to the boundary. The unexpected error not only drew gasps from the crowd but also handed KKR five bonus runs, making it a moment to forget for the bowler and a turning point in the intensity of the match.

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What’s happened there?! 😳

Has the game slipped from #PBKS or can they muster a comeback from here? 🫠

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 15, 2025

The Umpire's Decision

Rather than the traditional four runs for the boundary, the umpires awarded five runs to KKR. The reason is that Bartlett's action was termed an overthrow and not a misfield. Accordingly, one run which the batsmen had already run was included in the boundary, summing up to a total of five runs for the error. Although Bartlett previously dropped Quinton de Kock on debut during an IPL match, this act of dropping a player became the most discussed point of the match.

The match had already proved to be an up-and-down ride. PBKS, following being sent in first, was able to register only a below-par 111. KKR bowlers, steered by Harshit Rana (3/25) and Sunil Narine (2/14), kept PBKS to a below-par score. During the pursuit, KKR appeared to be in command, but a dramatic collapse, courtesy of Yuzvendra Chahal's four-wicket haul, left them short by 16 runs. Eventually, PBKS defended the lowest total in IPL history and posted a record win.