Cricket betting tips: Predictions for England vs India T20I and Major League Cricket

Cricket fans have another busy week ahead as England and India continue their entertaining T20I series at Trent Bridge.

Elsewhere, Major League Cricket delivers a heavyweight meeting between MI New York and the San Francisco Unicorns.

Both fixtures feature explosive batting line-ups, making them attractive contests for punters looking for value across the major betting markets.

England vs India (third T20I)

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Venue: Trent Bridge

England head into the third T20I with momentum after producing an impressive run chase to edge ahead in the five-match series.

Following a rain-affected opener, Harry Brook's side responded with a disciplined bowling performance before chasing confidently, continuing the positive form they have shown throughout the series.

India have looked dangerous in patches but have yet to put together a complete performance.

Abhishek Sharma has continued to provide an aggressive start at the top of the order, while teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown why he is regarded as one of the game's brightest young talents. 

However, the visitors will be looking for greater contributions from their middle order after failing to fully capitalise on promising positions.

Trent Bridge has long been known as one of England's better batting venues, with its quick outfield and relatively short square boundaries encouraging attacking stroke play. 

While recent pitches have offered bowlers more assistance than in previous years, teams chasing under lights have generally enjoyed the better conditions.

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Best bets

Match winner: England

England top batter: Harry Brook

India top batter: Ishan Kishan

England top bowler: Jofra Archer

India top bowler: Arshdeep Singh

Most sixes: Abhishek Sharma

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Prediction

England appear to have found the right balance between aggression and control, and home conditions should once again give them a slight edge.

Prediction: England to win.

MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Competition: Major League Cricket

Major League Cricket's latest headline fixture sees defending champions MI New York attempt to continue their resurgence against table-topping San Francisco Unicorns.

Three successive victories have revived MI New York's campaign, with experienced internationals Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock and Kieron Pollard leading the charge. 

Another win would significantly strengthen their hopes of securing a playoff place.

The Unicorns, however, have consistently been one of the competition's strongest sides.

Opening pair Finn Allen and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have provided explosive starts throughout the tournament, while the bowling attack has repeatedly delivered breakthroughs at crucial moments to keep the franchise at the summit of the standings.

Although MI New York enter the contest in strong recent form, San Francisco's balance across both batting and bowling gives them a slight advantage heading into the clash.

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Best bets

Match winner: San Francisco Unicorns

Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock

San Francisco Unicorns top batter: Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Prediction

Expect a closely contested encounter between two in-form sides, but San Francisco Unicorns look marginally better equipped to maintain their place at the top of the standings.

Prediction: San Francisco Unicorns to win.

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