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MLC 2024 NY vs SF: Match 16 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

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MLC 2024 NY vs SF: Match 16 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks


NY vs SF, MLC 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 16 [X]

MI New York (NY) will be playing against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in the 16th match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024. This match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, United States, Friday on July 19th at 6:00 AM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, pitch report, fantasy tips, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

NY vs SF Head-to-Head Stats

The MI New York and the San Francisco Unicorns have played only one match against each other in the previous edition. The Unicorns won the game.

Stats Matches MI New York Won San Francisco Unicorns No Result
Overall 1 0 1 0
At Grand Prairie Stadium 1 0 1 0

NY vs SF Pitch Report

The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas will likely remain balanced throughout this match. The pitch at will be good for batting, however in the previous games we have seen the spinners getting a bit of assistance from the wicket. 

Grand Prairie Stadium Ground Stats (MLC 2024)

Matches: 6
Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won batting second: 3

Average first innings total: 163
Average second innings total: 144
Highest recorded total: 182/5 by Washington Freedoms vs MI New York
Lowest recorded total: 88/10 by MI New York vs Washington Freedom

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • Top-order batters and big-hitters will be good picks for the fantasy contests.
  • As far as the bowlers are concerned, go for the fast bowlers from both sides.
  • All-rounders with good spin bowling will be rewarding.

NY vs SF Fantasy Cricket Tips

MI New York Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Nicholas Pooran has been in brilliant touch with the bat and will be a must-pick for the game. Besides Pooran, Monank Patel and Romario Shepherd could also be good picks. 
  • Rashid Khan will be a great choice as he will be potent on this track with the ball and can also contribute with the bat.
  • Trent Boult’s potential with the new ball makes him a good choice for the fantasy contests.

San Francisco Unicorns Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Matthew Short and Finn Allen are the in form batters for the Unicorns, and these two would be the safer picks from SFU’s batting.
  • Liam Plunkett, Hassan Khan and Pat Cummins could be the best choices from the Unicorns bowling attack.

NY vs SF Winner Prediction

The San Francisco Unicorns look like a much more balanced and well-rounded team, and as per their performance this season, they are the favourites to win the game.

NY vs SF Top Player Picks

Nicholas Pooran (NY)

  • MLC 2024 Stats: 111 Runs in 4 Matches
  • The West Indian keeper batter is the leading run-scorer for MI New York and has scored 111 runs in three matches at an average of 37.00 and a strike rate of 144.16. Nicholas Pooran will be one of the safest picks for the fantasy contests.

Rashid Khan (NY)

  • MLC 2024 Stats: 88 Runs and 6 Wickets in 4 Matches
  • The Afghan all-rounder is in excellent form currently. Rashid Khan has been a consistent wicket-taker for MINY this season and has also contributed with important runs with the bat lower down the order, which makes him an important choice for the fantasy contests.

Matt Short (SF)

  • MLC 2024 Stats: 147 Runs in 3 Matches
  • The Australian opening-batter has played three games in the completion so far and has scored two half-centuries in them. With the ability to give his side a solid start, Matt Short can trouble the opposition bowlers and take his team to a comfortable position single-handedly.

Liam Plunkett (SF)

  • MLC 2024 Stats: 5 Wickets in 3 Matches
  • The English bowler, Liam Plunkett is consistently picking-up wickets for his team in MLC 2024. His current form makes him a good option for the fantasy contests.

NY vs SF Differential Picks

Trent Boult (NY)

  • MLC 2024 Stats: 25 Runs and 5 Wickets in 4 Matches
  • The Kiwi pacer, Trent Boult is always a lethal customer with the new ball and this gives him the opportunity to be amongst the wickets giving you important points.

Finn Allen (SF)

  • MLC 2024 Stats: 107 Runs in 3 Matches
  • The Kiwi opener, Finn Allen has been excellent so far in this tournament. However, Allen sometimes suffers from inconsistency and hence is kept in the differential picks section.

NY vs SF Fantasy Expert Advice

Considering the conditions and probable-XIs, a combination of 2-3-3-3 or 1-3-4-3 would be ideal for this fixture.

NY vs SF Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Monank Patel
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Matt Short, Rashid Khan, Hassan Khan
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Liam Plunkett, Brody Couch

Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan

MI New York: 5 Players; San Francisco Unicorns: 6 Players

NY vs SF Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Matt Short, Rashid Khan, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Liam Plunkett, Brody Couch

Captain: Matt Short
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran

MI New York: 5 Players; San Francisco Unicorns: 6 Players

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