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San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, MLC, Today Match Prediction
SFU vs LAKR Win Probability
Toss Winner - San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and choose to bowl first
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns by 7 runs
Can the Unicorns overcome the Knight Riders' jinx?
- Knight Riders have won the last three games against the Unicorns
- The team chasing the score has won four out of the last six games here
- The average first innings at this venue in the last two seasons is 174
Los Angeles Knight Riders to win
| Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Oakland Coliseum, United States, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.2°C|Sunny |
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SFU vs LAKR Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the playoffs of the Major League Cricket 2026, and expect the competition to get tighter. The San Francisco Unicorns take on the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Qualifier game, where both teams look to book a berth in the final. They have won 6 games each and finished 1st and 2nd on the points table. The Unicorns defeated the Seattle Orcas in the last league game, while the Knight Riders had the better of the Texas Super Kings.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders have won the last three games against the San Francisco Unicorns, including both faceoffs this season. The team has a strong batting lineup and shall look to extend the dominance against the Unicorns. The Unicorns won't hand over a win to the Knight Riders on a platter and have finished on top of the points table. With two teams in good form, we expect a cracker of a contest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SFU
W
L
W
W
L
SFU
190/7 in 20.0 9.5
194/4 in 19.0 10.21
173/10 in 19.1 9.03
MLC
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns by 11 runs
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
146/1 in 15.4 9.32
105/5 in 16.5 6.24
104/10 in 20.0 5.2
129/5 in 18.1 7.1
126/10 in 19.3 6.46
LAKR
W
W
W
L
W
LAKR
171/9 in 20.0 8.55
172/4 in 19.1 8.97
173/10 in 19.1 9.03
MLC
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns by 11 runs
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
174/8 in 20.0 8.7
MLC
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat Washington Freedom by 18 runs
192/8 in 20.0 9.6
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns by 11 runs
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154/3 in 13.4
150/7 in 14.0
243/3 in 19.0
233/10 in 18.5
219/8 in 20.0
187/10 in 19.5
166/4 in 15.2
165/6 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
San Francisco Unicorns Preview
Matthew Short's team enters this game full of confidence. It has been an excellent season for the team, and they have finished at the top of the points table. They dominated in the last game against Seattle Orcas, winning by 6 wickets. The batting lineup chased a big total clinically. However, Short expects better bowling from his bowlers, as they face the strongest batting lineup this season in the next game.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius has had an excellent season, scoring 447 runs. The team expects him to deliver an electrifying start with Finn Allen. Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, and Aaron Hardie add solidity to the middle order, and the team expects runs from them. Hassan Khan has done well in the finishers' role, and the team expects a good show from him and Saideep Ganesh in the lower middle order.
Xavier Bartlett and Peter Siddle have leaked runs with the new ball, and the team expects the pair to strike early in the game. Matthew Short's 16 wickets this season will make him confident, and he must do well in the middle overs with Brody Couch. The team needs Aaron Hardie and Hassan Khan to do well in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made 447 runs this season at a strike rate of 176.67
- Matthew Short has picked up 16 wickets this season at an economy of 7.14
SFU Over/Under Betting Tips
Lhuan-dre Pretorius First Innings Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI:
Matthew Short (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Finn Allen, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Aaron Hardie, Hassan Khan, Saideep Ganesh, Aakarshit Gomel, Brody Couch, Xavier Bartlett, Peter Siddle
San Francisco Unicorns Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
San Francisco Unicorns Actual Playing XI:
Hammad Azam, Ghulam Mudassar, Haris Rauf, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Aaron Hardie, Brody Couch
Los Angeles Knight Riders Preview
After being the bottom rankers of the points table for three seasons, Jason Holder and his team have struck form this season. They have shown consistency that was missing in previous seasons. The side enters this contest with a 6-wicket win against the Texas Super Kings. They have won both games against the Unicorns this season, and Holder expects to repeat the same.
Colin Munro has been the team's best batter this season and top-scored with 62 in the last game. The team needs him to deliver a good start with Andre Fletcher. Andre Russell, Matthew Tromp, and Rovman Powell make the middle order powerful, and the team expects partnerships between them. Jason Holder, Saif Badar, and Sunil Narine add firepower to the batting down the order.
On the bowling front, the team has done well this season. Jason Holder and Sunil Narine are experienced bowlers, and the team expects the pair to inflict early damage. Andre Russell has picked up 18 wickets this season and aims to keep the scoring in check in the middle overs alongside Ali Khan. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Rovman Powell must do well in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Colin Munro has made 347 runs this season at a strike rate of 127.10
- Andre Russell has picked up 18 wickets this season at an average of 16.50
LAKR Over/Under Betting Tips
Colin Munro First Innings Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Jason Holder (c), Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher, Andre Russell, Matthew Tromp, Rovman Powell, Saif Badar, Sunil Narine, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan
Los Angeles Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
Los Angeles Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Carmi le Roux, Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Tromp, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Saif Badar, Sunil Narine, Jahmar Hamilton, Shadley van Schalkwyk
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There will be clear skies over Oakland during the game. The maximum temperature will be 22°C, with humidity around 63%. The conditions will be good for the batters, and the bowlers will have a tough time on the surface.
SFU vs LAKR Pitch Report
The Oakland Coliseum offers something for both batters and bowlers. The pitch provides good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play their shots once they settle in. Fast bowlers can extract early movement with the new ball, while spinners often find assistance as the game progresses. The average first-innings score at the venue is 174, and the team batting first will target 200.
Toss: To Bowl
The batting conditions shall be challenging early in the game. In the last six games, the team chasing the score has won 4 times. The odd shape of the ground makes it challenging to defend scores. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first in the game.
SFU vs LAKR
Winning Prediction
The San Francisco Unicorns have finished at the top of the points table but have lost both games against the Los Angeles Knight Riders this season. The bowling attack is the team's weakness, as support bowlers have struggled with consistency. The Knight Riders are having a dream season and have more depth in their batting and bowling. It will be a close game, but the Los Angeles Knight Riders have a slight edge.
Los Angeles Knight Riders to win
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