Texas Super Kings (TSK) and San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) have both made dream starts to the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season, each winning their opening three matches. On June 20, these two unbeaten sides will face off in a crucial top-of-the-table clash at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, where both teams will look to maintain their perfect records.
San Francisco Unicorns’ Explosive Batting
The San Francisco Unicorns have been one of the most exciting teams in the tournament so far, powered by their explosive batting lineup. Finn Allen and Jake Fraser-McGurk have been in top form, leading SFU to record-breaking totals of 269 and 219 in their first two outings. Even in a challenging chase against MI New York, Xavier Bartlett emerged as a lower-order savior, sealing a nervy win and proving SFU’s depth and resilience.
Texas Super Kings’ Dominant Bowling Attack
On the other hand, Texas Super Kings’ success has been largely built on their superb bowling attack. Their campaign started with a nail-biting win over MI New York, where Daryl Mitchell held his nerves in the final over after a couple of freak run-outs sealed the game. The bowlers, including Nandre Burger, Noor Ahmad, and Zia-ul-Haq, took center stage in their most recent match, where they bowled out Seattle Orcas for just 60 in a ruthless 93-run victory. Now, with immense confidence and momentum, they will look to challenge SFU’s in-form batting unit.
The Clash of Styles: SFU’s Firepower vs TSK’s Discipline
This match promises to be an intriguing battle between SFU’s firepower and TSK’s discipline. While SFU’s batsmen have dominated, setting high targets, TSK’s bowlers have shown immense discipline, keeping the runs in check and restricting teams to below par totals. The early supremacy in the league is up for grabs, making this clash a high-stakes encounter for both teams.
What to Expect at Grand Prairie Stadium
This will be the first MLC match of the season at Grand Prairie Stadium, a venue that has seen exciting cricket in the past. SFU will be looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat in last season’s final, where they were tasked with chasing 208 runs and faltered in their chase.
The match will be crucial for both sides as they aim to establish early dominance in the competition.
Team News and Probable XIs
Texas Super Kings are likely to stick to the same winning combination as they have been consistent in their performances.
- Probable XI:
- Devon Conway (w), Faf du Plessis (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Daryl Mitchell, Shubham Ranjane, Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Calvin Savage, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Nandre Burger
San Francisco Unicorns could make a couple of changes to their squad, with Juanoy Drysdale and Carmi le Roux joining the team for the last match. They might retain their places for this crucial encounter.
- Probable XI:
- Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Cooper Connolly, Hassan Khan, Corey Anderson (c), Juanoy Drysdale, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux
When and Where
- When: June 20, 2025
- Time: 07:00 PM Local
- Where: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
