Texas Super Kings is a professional cricket team that participates in the Major League Cricket, a T20 tournament played in the United States America.
Cricket is still in its blooming stage in the USA, but Texas Super Kings have still managed to capture quite the headlines in Major League Cricket. Established in 2023, the Dallas-based team has stood out among the six teams present in the tournament.
Some might call this popularity a byproduct of their association with Chennai Super Kings; however, in their performance, it’s evident that they’re a separate entity as well.
Texas Super Kings Information
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Coach: Stephen Fleming
Owner: Co-Owned by Anurag Jain; Ross Perot Jr. in association with Chennai Super Kings
City: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Founded: 2023
League: Major League Cricket
Texas Super Kings Owner
Anurag Jain and Ross Perot Jr. are the co-owners of Texas Super Kings, in alliance with Chennai Super Kings. However, the team is the realisation of a dream that Anurag Jain had, when he first witnessed IPL in India.
Back in 2008, he saw the glitter, glamour around the sport of cricket in India. Being a former cricketing aspirant and a lover of the sport himself, he wanted to bring the same to his now adopted homeland: America.
The dream was finally realised almost 15 years later in 2022, when Major League Cricket drafts were announced. When the opportunity came his way, there was no way Jain was not capitalising on the same. And hence came to being, what we know today as the Texas Super Kings.
How was Texas Super Kings Team formed?
The journey of the Texas Super Kings traces back to November 2020, when American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) secured a significant 15-year lease for a former Minor League Baseball stadium, leading it to transform into a dedicated cricket arena.
This landmark decision set the stage for the birth of the Dallas-based Major League Cricket team, TSK. Solidifying plans in December 2022, the Grand Prairie Stadium was unveiled as the franchise’s proud home ground.
In May 2022, during a pivotal Series A and A1 fundraising round for MLC, the co-ownership of the Texas Super Kings was officially announced, featuring prominent figures like Anurag Jain and Ross Perot Jr. This announcement underscored the franchise’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
Strengthening their cricketing roots, the Texas Super Kings partnered with the Chennai Super Kings before the 2023 draft, marking a strategic move to leverage experience and expertise from the IPL powerhouse.
Texas Super Kings’ Homeground: Grand Prairie Stadium
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Like M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for Chennai Super Kings, the Grand Prairie Stadium, situated in Grand Prairie, Texas, emerged as the hub for Texas Super Kings’ cricketing endeavours. Originally a Minor League Baseball venue, this stadium underwent significant upgrades.
It has a seating capacity of 7,200 and is expandable to accommodate up to 15,000 spectators during marquee events. This change shows how cricket is becoming more popular day by day and how countries like the United States are, too, following the trend of cricketing excellence.
Texas Super Kings Trophies in Major League Cricket
Texas Super Kings is yet to win a trophy in Major League Cricket. They have participated in two editions of the tournament in 2023 and 2024 respectively and on both occasions they were knocked out in the Challenger stage.
Texas Super Kings in 2023
In 2023 MLC season, Texas finished second in the league stage, securing a spot in the Qualifier game. However, they suffered a thumping defeat by the hands of Seattle Orcas in that game ans were forced to play the Challenger game.
Facing off against their IPL nemesis, and sparking a new era of rivalry against MI, TSK took the field against MI New York, only to suffer another defeat. The MI team eventually went on to win the inaugural edition.
Devon Conway with 221 runs from 7 innings was the best batter for Texas Super Kings team in that season. Dwayne Bravo also put up a good all round performance with both ball and bat in hand.
Texas Super Kings in 2024
Texas Super Kings faced a similar fate in the 2024 edition of MLC too. Once again, they were knocked out of the tournament in the Challenger match by the hands of Seattle Orcas.
Faf du Plessis returned to form in this season. Leading from the front as the captain, the former South African player smashed a record breaking 420 runs in just 8 innings at an average of 52 to become the highest runs scorer of the tournament. Yet, his team was knocked out in the playoffs once again.
Marcus Stoinis was a new face that emerged as instrumental in the bowling front. He bowled some amazing spells throughout the tournament. The most notable one of them came against MI New York, where he picked 2 wickets for 18 runs, helping his team register a 9-wicket victory.
Current Texas Super Kings Squad
The Texas Super Kings squad boasts a blend of international experience and emerging talent. Notably, players in MLC are attained in different ways: by directly signing international players, drafting local players, and at least one USA Under-23 player in each squad. This composition ensures that domestic players get as much opportunity as possible, eventually helping cricket grow in the USA.
Here’s the full Texas Super Kings Squad:
As of March 2025, the official squad for the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) season has not been officially announced. However, based on the 2024 roster and available information, the following players are likely to be part of the 2025 squad:
| Player Name | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis (c) | Batter | Right-hand bat | N/A | South Africa |
| Devon Conway (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter | Left-hand bat | Right-arm medium | New Zealand |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | Opening Batter | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off-break | USA |
| Milind Kumar | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off-break | USA |
| Aiden Markram | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm off-break | South Africa |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | New Zealand |
| Aaron Hardie | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium-fast | Australia |
| Marcus Stoinis | Batting Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | Australia |
| Mitchell Santner | Bowling Allrounder | Left-hand bat | Slow left-arm orthodox | New Zealand |
| Mohammad Mohsin | Bowling Allrounder | Left-hand bat | Legbreak googly | Pakistan |
| Raj Nannan | Allrounder | Left-hand bat | Slow left-arm orthodox | West Indies |
| Cameron Stevenson | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast-medium | USA |
| Calvin Savage | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast-medium | USA |
| Zia Shahzad | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Legbreak googly | USA |
| Joshua Tromp | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | USA |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium-fast | Afghanistan |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Left-arm wrist spin | Afghanistan |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast | Sri Lanka |
| Zia-ul-Haq | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Left-arm fast-medium | Pakistan |
| Gerald Coetzee | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast | South Africa |
Please note that player rosters are subject to change based on team strategies, player availability, and other factors leading up to the 2025 MLC season. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult official announcements from the Texas Super Kings and Major League Cricket authorities.
