TSK vs SFU MLC 2024: After a commanding victory over their arch-rivals MI New York, Faf du Plessis-led Texas Super Kings are set to face the final challenge before commencing into the finals. TSK will lock horns with Corey Anderson-led San Francisco Unicorns on July 27 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas.
Facing a brutal 7-wicket (27 balls left) loss at the hands of the first finalists of the season Washington Freedom, SFU will have to pull their socks up as they will face the strongest team of the tournament that too at their den: Texas.
Despite that, SFU will be looking to enter the ground with confidence since they have already defeated TSK once in the tournament before. Resulting, if the rain-curtailed match is to be ignored, Corey Anderson-led Unicorns will have the ball in their court.
The match will be packed with intense match-ups. One side consists of players like Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Marcus Stoinis, and whatnot. Meanwhile the opposition is no less packed with players like Pat Cummins, Corey Anderson, and young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Having said that, lets now take a look at the preview of TSK vs SFU MLC 2024 (Playoffs 2) with the predicted 11, venue details, and other FAQs.
TSK vs SFU MLC 2024: Match Details
Teams: Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns
Date: July 27
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
Time: 7:30 PM LOCAL; 6:00 AM (IST)
Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas: Pitch Report
The pitch at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is a batsman’s haven and a bowler’s nightmare. The hard, pacey surface allows the ball to come onto the bat easily, making it ideal for shot-making. Pacers may find some early assistance due to the freshness of the wicket.
TSK vs SFU MLC 2024: Full Squads and Player News
Texas Super Kings Full Squad: Faf du Plessis (C), Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Calvin Savage, Zia Shahzad, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Marcus Stoinis, Aiden Markram, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Stevenson, Raj Nannan, Devon Conway (WK), Joshua Tromp (WK), Mohammad Mohsin, Zia-ul-Haq, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad in place of Daryl Mitchell (Ruled out due to injury)
Before the 2024 season kickoff, the Texas Super Kings finalized their overseas player retentions, keeping Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, and Mitchell Santner. In the domestic players’ draft, they picked Joshua Tromp and Raj Nannan. Additionally, they secured overseas signings, including Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand to Marcus Stoinis of Australia. However, Mitchell’s season-ending injury led to Afghan cricketer Noor Ahmad stepping in as his replacement.
San Francisco Unicorns Full Squad: Pat Cummins, Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sherfane Rutherford, Corey Anderson, Karima Gore, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Tajinder Singh, Jahmar Hamilton, Josh Inglis, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux, Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Matt Henry.
Retained overseas players included Haris Rauf and Finn Allen, while Corey Anderson, Liam Plunkett, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch, and Sanjay Krishnamurthi were among the retained domestic players. New direct overseas signings were Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Henry, and Josh Inglis. Pat Cummins signed a four-year contract and was named captain. American star Corey Anderson is in charge of the team despite the return of Australian World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins which shows team management’s trust in the veteran.
TSK vs SFU MLC 2024, Match No. 21: Predicted XI
Texas Super Kings Predicted XI: Faf du Plessis (C), Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Marcus Stoinis, Aiden Markram, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Stevenson, Devon Conway (WK), Naveen-ul-Haq
San Francisco Unicorns Predicted XI: Corey Anderson (C), Finn Allen, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sherfane Rutherford, Carmi le Roux, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Tajinder Singh, Jahmar Hamilton, Liam Plunkett, Matt Henry.
FAQS
Q. Where can I watch the MLC 2024 in India?
A. Culver Max Entertainment, owner of Sony Sports Network, has acquired exclusive India television rights for the 2024 Major League Cricket tournament. JioCinema will retain streaming rights for the tournament.
Q. Who won the MLC 2023 season?
A. Mumbai Indians’ sister franchise MI New York had won the MLC 2023 season by defeating Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets and 24 balls in hands.
Also read: Players bought by Texas Super Kings for MLC 2024
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