MLC 2026: Eliminator, WAS vs NY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Washington Freedom vs MI New York?

Washington Freedom will take on MI New York in the Eliminator of the 2026 Major League Cricket season on July 16 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland. With a place in the Challenger clash at stake, both teams will be desperate to keep their title hopes alive in this knockout encounter.

Washington Freedom finished third on the points table with six wins from 10 matches. Despite ending the league stage with the same number of victories as the top two teams, their poor net run rate pushed them into the Eliminator. 

Meanwhile, MI New York secured the fourth and final playoff spot after registering five wins from 10 games. Having shown flashes of brilliance throughout the league phase, they now face a must-win clash where a defeat would bring their campaign to an end. 

WAS vs NY: Match Details

Oakland Coliseum, Oakland: Pitch Report

The surface at the Oakland Coliseum has generally provided a balanced contest between bat and ball this season. Fast bowlers are expected to get some movement with the new ball, while batters who settle in can make full use of the shorter boundaries.

WAS vs NY: Head-to-Head T20 Record

WAS vs NY: Predicted Playing XIs

Washington Freedom:

Steven Smith(c), Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Glenn Maxwell, Lahiru Milantha, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben Dwarshuis, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar

MI New York:

Quinton de Kock(w), Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran(c), Shakib Al Hasan, Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, Kunwarjeet Singh, Romario Shepherd, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, Rushil Ugarkar

WAS vs NY: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Mitchell Owen

Mitchell Owen could once again be the batter to watch in this knockout clash. The explosive opener has been one of Washington Freedom's standout performers throughout the season, consistently providing brisk starts at the top of the order. If he gets going in the powerplay, Freedom could seize early control of the contest.

Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult

Trent Boult could prove to be MI New York's biggest weapon in this crucial encounter. The experienced left-arm pacer has the ability to strike with the new ball and break partnerships in the middle overs. His knack for delivering in high-pressure games makes him a key player for MINY in this Eliminator.

Today's Match Prediction: Washington Freedom to win the match