Cricket, the beloved sport that has captured the hearts of millions around the world, is about to make a monumental splash in the United States with the highly anticipated second season of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024. Let’s find out what are the fixtures, Schedule and Team news of the Texas Super Kings in MLC 2024.
As cricket’s popularity continues to soar globally, the emergence of a professional league in the United States signifies a significant milestone for the sport’s growth and diversification. This article delves into the fixtures of our favourite Franchise, Texas Super Kings’ in the Major League Cricket 2024.
Major League Cricket 2024 promises to be an enthralling event, captivating both seasoned cricket enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport. The league has generated substantial buzz, fueled by fans’ enthusiasm and the organizers’ commitment to delivering a top-notch cricketing experience.
The stage is set for an extravaganza that will showcase the best of cricket, uniting players from diverse backgrounds and cricketing nations in a thrilling competition.
Texas Super Kings Schedule of MLC 2024
After a successful inaugural season in 2023, Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to kick off its follow-up season on July 6, 2024, with six teams representing major U.S. cities. The league is hoping to capitalize on the growing popularity of cricket in the United States and attract new fans to the sport.
The first game of the season will be played between previous year’s finalists, MI New York and Seattle Orcas on July 6 at Church Street Park, North Carolina.
MLC has already made a number of bold moves in its short history. The league has secured a major television deal with Willow TV and signed some of the biggest names in international cricket, including Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Rashid Khan.
The MLC season will consist of 25 matches, with each team playing 5 league games. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs, which will be a single-elimination tournament. The championship game will be played on July 29, 2024, at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
The MLC is hoping to make a big splash in its second season. The league has already generated a lot of excitement among cricket fans in the United States, and it will be interesting to see how the league performs in its follow-up year.
Fixtures of Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket 2024
| Date and Time | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 6 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 2nd Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Tues, Jul 9 03:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom, 5th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Sat, Jul 13 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York, 9th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Mon, Jul 15 05:30 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings, 12th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Mon, Jul 20 05:30 PM LOCAL | Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings, 17th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Wed, Jul 24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas, 21st Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
All Fixtures of MLC 2024
| Date and Time | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Sat, 06 Jul ’24 03:30 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, 1st Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Sat, 06 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 2nd Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Sun, 07 Jul ’24 03:00 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs Washington Freedom, 3rd Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Mon, 08 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 4th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Wed, 10 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom, 5th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Wed, 10 Jul ’24 03:00 PM LOCAL | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York, 6th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Thu, 11 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns, 7th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Sat, 13 Jul ’24 03:00 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York, 8th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Sat, 13 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas, 9th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Sun, 14 Jul ’24 03:00 PM LOCAL | Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 10th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Mon, 15 Jul ’24 03:30 PM LOCAL | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 11th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Mon, 15 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings, 12th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Tue, 16 Jul ’24 03:00 PM LOCAL | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas, 13th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Wed, 17 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs Washington Freedom, 14th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Thu, 18 Jul ’24 03:00 PM LOCAL | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas, 15th Match MLC 2024 Church Street Park, Morrisville |
| Fri, 19 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns, 16th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Sat, 20 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings, 17th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Sun, 21 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns, 18th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Mon, 22 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 19th Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Tue, 23 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns, 20th Match MLC 2024 |
| Wed, 24 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas, 21st Match MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Thu, 25 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Eliminator (3 v 4) MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Fri, 26 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier (1 v 2) MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Sat, 27 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Challenger MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
| Mon, 29 Jul ’24 07:30 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Final MLC 2024 Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas |
Texas Super Kings: Major League Cricket (MLC) Administration and Support Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Owner | Chennai Super Kings, Anurag Jain and Ross Perot Jr |
| Head Coach | Stephen Fleming |
| Assistant coach | Eric Simons |
| Assistant coach | Albie Morkel |
| Team manager | Russell Radhakrishnan |
| Strength and conditioning | Gregory King |
| High performance analyst | Lakshmi Narayanan |
| Physiotherapist | Tommy Simsek |
Texas Super Kings Team News and Squad
The Texas Super Kings are one of the six teams that will compete in the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2024. The team is based in Grand Prairie, Texas, and it is owned by Chennai Super Kings, an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. The team’s efforts are also supported by CSK sponsors, reinforcing their connection to the franchise.
The Super Kings have a strong squad that captain Faf du Plessis leads. Du Plessis is a South African batsman who has played for some of the biggest teams in the world, including Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is a proven performer in T20 cricket and will be looking to lead the Super Kings to victory in the MLC.
The Super Kings also have a number of other international stars in their squad, including Suresh Raina, Tim Southee, and Lockie Ferguson. Raina is a former Indian international who is one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket. Southee is a New Zealand fast bowler who is known for his accuracy and consistency. Ferguson is a New Zealand fast bowler who is one of the fastest bowlers in the world.
In addition to their international stars, the Super Kings also have a number of promising domestic players in their squad. These players include Rusty Theron, Calvin Savage, Lahiru Milantha, Milind Kumar, Sami Aslam, Cameron Stevenson, Cody Chetty, Zia Shahzad, and Saiteja Mukkamalla. These players are all eager to make their mark on the MLC and will be looking to provide valuable support to the Super Kings’ international stars.
The Super Kings are one of the favourites to win the MLC 2024. They have a strong squad with a good mix of experience and youth. If they can play to their potential, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the MLC.
Here is a closer look at some of the key players in the Texas Super Kings squad:
- Faf du Plessis: The former South African captain is one of the most experienced batsmen in the world. He has scored over 8,000 runs in T20 cricket and has a strike rate of over 130. Faf du Plessis, Texas Super Kings cricket team
- Suresh Raina: The Indian batsman is one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket. He has scored over 5,000 runs in T20 cricket, and he has a strike rate of over 135. Suresh Raina, Texas Super Kings cricket team
- Gerald Coetzee: The young bowler from South Africa had a magnificent season for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 and Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. Now, he will be looking forward to replicate the same energy and performance for Texas Super Kings.
The Texas Super Kings boast a formidable squad in the MLC, blending seasoned veterans with promising young talent. Should they capitalize on their strengths, they’re poised to emerge as a dominant presence in the league, making them a team worth keeping a close eye on.
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