The Major League Cricket 2026 Eliminator between Washington Freedom and MI New York is scheduled for Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 7:00 AM IST (Wednesday, 15 July at 6:30 PM local time).
Match Details
- Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California.
- Stakes: The winner advances to the Challenger match to face the loser of the Qualifier. The loser is immediately eliminated from the tournament.
- Head-to-Head (2026): Washington Freedom completely dominated the regular season series, winning both matches. They secured a 30-run victory in Match 5 and a 5-wicket victory in Match 29 on July 12.
Team squads with their playing role
The full tournament squads for both teams in the Major League Cricket 2026 Playoffs, categorized by their exact playing roles:
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Washington Freedom leads the overall head-to-head record 6–2 against MI New York across all editions of Major League Cricket.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the Major League Cricket 2026 Eliminator match on Wednesday evening at the Oakland Coliseum indicates cool, mainly cloudy, and comfortable playing conditions with practically no threat of rain.
Current & Match-Time Weather Summary
The match starts at 6:30 PM local time in Oakland, California. Temperatures will hover in the mid-to-low 60s, dropping to an overnight low of 57°F (14°C). Due to Oakland’s typical coastal breeze, it will feel quite crisp under scattered-to-broken cloud cover. Humidity will sit around 51% to 60%, and a steady wind blowing from the west at 8 to 10 mph could give swing bowlers like Trent Boult or Saurabh Netravalkar some early assistance.
