Manhattan Yorkers vs Baltimore Royals, MiLC 2026, Today Match Prediction

MAY vs BAR Match Prediction & Analysis

Baltimore Royals will lock horns with Manhattan Yorkers at Prairie View Cricket Complex #6 in the Super League stage of MiLC 2026. 

Baltimore Royals sit at the top of South Pool with seven points from five matches, having recorded three wins, one loss and one no-result, alongside a net run rate of +0.5089. Manhattan Yorkers are second in East Pool with six points from five matches, with two wins, one loss and two no-results, and a net run rate of +0.6688.

The Manhattan Yorkers' most recent match against NYC Titans on September 27 ended without a result due to abandonment. Baltimore Royals, meanwhile, lost their latest match against Atlanta Lightning by three wickets.

Both teams will be keen to make a strong start in this stage of the competition, with Baltimore aiming to recover from their recent defeat and Manhattan hoping to build momentum after their abandoned fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Manhattan Yorkers Preview

Manhattan Yorkers' most recent match against NYC Titans on September 27, 2026, was abandoned without a result. They will look to return to action with a strong performance against Baltimore Royals in the MiLC 2026 Super League.

With the bat, Akshay Homraj has scored 66 runs in three matches. Aditya Anand has contributed 63 runs in three innings, while Talha Mumtaz has added 36 runs. These batters will be important to Manhattan's efforts to post a competitive total.

With the ball, Justin Dill has taken five wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 5.90. Dhruv Pawar and Adit Kappa have also claimed four wickets each, giving Manhattan multiple bowling options to challenge the Royals' batting lineup.

Manhattan Yorkers’ latest fixture ended in an abandonment. Their batting contributions and wicket-taking options provide a solid foundation, but they will need a disciplined all-round performance to challenge a Royals side looking to bounce back from defeat.

Key Players: Akshay Homraj, Aditya Anand, Justin Dill

Manhattan Yorkers Predicted Playing XI:

Aditya Anand, Amrinder Gill, Akshay Homraj, Talha Mumtaz, Preet Shah, Syed Abdullah, Syed Zohaib Kazmi, Adit Kappa, Justin Dill, Dhruv Pawar, Yasir Mohammad

Baltimore Royals Preview

Baltimore Royals head into their Super League clash against Manhattan Yorkers after losing to Atlanta Lightning by three wickets on September 22, 2026. Baltimore posted 138/8 in 20 overs, but Atlanta chased down the target, reaching 139/7 in 17.2 overs.

With the bat, Ritwik Behera top-scored with 37 off 34 balls. Rishi Dhawan contributed 35 off 26 deliveries, while Mohammad Mohsin added 17 runs and Agni Chopra scored a brisk 14 off eight balls. These contributions helped Baltimore reach 138, but the team will look for greater consistency from its batting lineup.

With the ball, Baltimore had six different wicket-takers, with each claiming one wicket. Sharad Lumba was among the more economical options, conceding 27 runs in four overs, while Rishi Dhawan gave away just seven runs in his two overs. However, Atlanta managed to complete the chase in 17.2 overs, leaving Baltimore with areas to improve in defending totals.

Baltimore Royals’ batting lineup has shown the ability to build competitive totals, while the bowling attack has several wicket-taking options. They will need a more effective performance with the ball to get back to winning ways against Manhattan Yorkers.

Key Players: Prannav Chettipalayam, Rishi Dhawan, Ritwik Behera

Baltimore Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Prannav Chettipalayam, Ritwik Behera, Agni Chopra, Sharad Lumba, Rishi Dhawan, Tanush Apte, Mohammad Mohsin, Asif Mehmood, Yevin Goonatilake, Ishaan Vairagiwala, Aaditya Patel

Weather Conditions

The weather in Texas is expected to be sunny on Wednesday, with temperatures around 28°C. There is a 10% chance of precipitation, while humidity is forecast at 55% and winds are expected to reach 10 km/h. The clear conditions should favour an uninterrupted match, with minimal risk of rain delays.

MAY vs BAR Pitch Report

The pitch at Prairie View Cricket Complex #6 is expected to favour batters, with an average score of around 160 runs. However, spinners are likely to play a significant role, making shot selection and strike rotation important for building a competitive total. A score in the range of 155-170 should provide a good contest between bat and ball.

Score Prediction

If Manhattan Yorkers bat first: 155-170 runs
If Baltimore Royals bat first: 155-170 runs

Toss: To Bowl

Based on the group-stage results, bowling first appears to be the preferred option, as the chasing team may have a better chance of securing victory. With the average score around 160 and the pitch favouring both batting and spin bowling, the captain winning the toss may prefer to assess the target before beginning the chase.

Toss Prediction: Baltimore Royals to win the toss.