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MLC 2025: Daryl Mitchell holds his nerve as Texas Super Kings beat MI New York in thriller | Cricket News

MLC 2025: Daryl Mitchell holds his nerve as Texas Super Kings beat MI New York in thriller | Cricket News

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Daryl Mitchell of Texas Super Kings celebrates the win (Photo by Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for MLC) Texas Super Kings secured a thrilling three-run victory over MI New York in a last-ball finish at Oakland Coliseum, California. Daryl Mitchell emerged as the hero despite early struggles, defending nine runs in the final over after executing two crucial run-outs. Devon Conway’s 65 runs and Calvin Savage’s half-century helped Texas Super Kings post 185/6, which proved just enough as MI New York fell short at 182/9. The match began with MI New York captain Nicholas Pooran winning the toss and choosing to bowl. Texas Super Kings lost early wickets, including captain Faf du Plessis for 18 runs and Daryl Mitchell to Michael Bracewell. Devon Conway anchored the innings, reaching his fifty off 35 balls. Calvin Savage provided crucial support to Conway, particularly after the team lost Milind Kumar and Donovan Ferreira in quick succession. Conway’s innings of 65 runs from 44 balls included two fours and five sixes before he was run out in the final over. Savage reached his second T20 fifty in 32 balls, while Mohammad Mohsin contributed with a boundary to set a target of 186. San Francisco Unicorns: The MLC Franchise Blending Cricket & Silicon Valley MI New York’s chase began poorly, losing three quick wickets including debutant Agni Chopra and Quinton de Kock to Adam Milne, and captain Pooran to Noor Ahmad. Michael Bracewell and Monank Patel stabilized the innings, with Monank reaching his half-century in 33 balls. The turning point came in the latter stages when poor running between wickets cost MI New York dearly. Kieron Pollard’s 32 off 16 balls ended with a run-out, followed immediately by Monank Patel’s dismissal for 62 runs. Mitchell’s precise throws effected both run-outs, changing the course of the game. Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? The final over drama saw MI New York requiring nine runs with Mitchell bowling. The all-rounder, who had earlier struggled with both bat and ball, managed to restrict the opposition to just five runs, securing a narrow victory for Texas Super Kings. The match featured several crucial partnerships, including Conway and Savage for Texas Super Kings, and Bracewell-Monank for MI New York. Both teams displayed strong batting performances, but it was ultimately the fielding and death bowling that determined the outcome. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Trent Boult’s impressive new ball spell and Milne’s crucial breakthroughs kept MI New York in the game early on. However, the succession of run-outs in the closing stages, coupled with Mitchell’s composed final over, proved decisive in Texas Super Kings’ victory. The result demonstrated the importance of holding nerve in crucial moments, with Mitchell’s redemption arc from early struggles to match-winning performance highlighting the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. The match showcased high-quality cricket with momentum shifts throughout the contest. The victory strengthened Texas Super Kings’ position in the tournament, while MI New York was left to rue their running between wickets that cost them what seemed like a achievable chase. The match added another thrilling chapter to the Major League Cricket tournament at Oakland Coliseum.

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Watch: Adam Gilchrist keeps wickets to West Indies legends Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose as MLC 2025 begins in style | Cricket News

Watch: Adam Gilchrist keeps wickets to West Indies legends Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose as MLC 2025 begins in style | Cricket News

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Courtney Walsh, Adam Gilchrist and Curtly Ambrose (Photo by Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for MLC) The 2025 edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) got off to a rousing start at the Oakland Coliseum, not only because of Finn Allen’s record-breaking innings but also thanks to a nostalgic moment that brought cricket’s rich history to centre stage. In a special tribute to the game, West Indian greats Sir Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh rolled back the years by delivering the ceremonial first balls on the newly-laid pitch. Standing behind the stumps was none other than Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, donning the gloves in what was a heartwarming moment for fans. Although there was no batter at the crease, the sight of Ambrose and Walsh sending down deliveries with Gilchrist keeping, created a buzz among spectators and set a symbolic tone for MLC’s aspirations in the United States. It was a celebration of cricket’s past as well as a signal towards its growing future in North America. Moments later, the focus shifted to modern fireworks as Finn Allen unleashed a T20 masterclass for the San Francisco Unicorns. His blistering 151 off just 51 balls broke multiple records — fastest 150 in T20 history, most sixes in a T20 innings (19), and the highest individual score in MLC. San Francisco posted a mammoth 269/5, the league’s highest total. Washington Freedom, despite a brisk start, crumbled under pressure, folding for just 146. Haris Rauf starred with the ball, taking 3 for 30, helping SFU clinch a 123-run victory. Between legendary presence and explosive performance, MLC 2025 began with a night to remember.

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MLC 2025: Finn Allen smashes fastest century in league history against Washington Freedom | Cricket News

MLC 2025: Finn Allen smashes fastest century in league history against Washington Freedom | Cricket News

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Finn Allen lit up the opening match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 with a breathtaking century off just 34 balls — the fastest in the league’s history. His knock helped San Francisco Unicorns make a strong statement against Washington Freedom in the season opener.The New Zealand opener’s destructive innings helped San Francisco Unicorns demolish Washington Freedom’s bowling attack and post the highest team total in MLC history 269/5 (20). Allen’s knock also set a new MLC benchmark for the highest individual score, surpassing all previous records in the league’s short but growing history. Allen broke Nicholas Pooran’s previous MLC record of a 40-ball century, showcasing brutal hitting from the very start. Opening the innings with Tim Seifert, the Kiwi batter launched into the Washington bowlers, smashing boundaries at will and clearing the ropes with ease.Allen was eventually dismissed for a jaw-dropping 151 off 51 balls, caught by Glenn Phillips off the bowling of Mitchell Owen. His innings included 5 fours and a staggering 19 sixes — the most sixes ever hit in a single T20 innings, breaking Chris Gayle’s long-standing record of 18 sixes set during the IPL in 2013 San Francisco, who were sent in to bat after Washington Freedom won the toss, took full advantage of the fresh wicket. Glenn Maxwell, captain of Washington, had opted to bowl first, unsure about how the pitch would play. However, the decision backfired as Allen’s onslaught left the bowlers with little margin for error. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch San Francisco captain Corey Anderson was upbeat before the match, saying, “We would’ve bowled too. The boys are excited to finally play a home game. Cricket is still an underdog sport in the US, so this league is a big opportunity.”Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? Washington Freedom (Playing XI): Andries Gous(w), Mitchell Owen, Mukhtar Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell(c), Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Ben Sears, Saurabh Netravalkar San Francisco Unicorns (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert(w), Cooper Connolly, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Corey Anderson(c), Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf Allen’s century marks a powerful start to the new MLC season and sets a high bar for the tournament ahead.

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MLC 2025: From Bengaluru to the Bay Area - How Sanjay Krishnamurthi found his cricket calling in the USA | Cricket News

MLC 2025: From Bengaluru to the Bay Area – How Sanjay Krishnamurthi found his cricket calling in the USA | Cricket News

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Sanjay Krishnamurthi (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Like many juniors who took to cricket and competed in the age-group circuit, Sanjay Krushnamurthi harboured dreams of playing for India. Passion for the sport saw him join an academy in Bengaluru, play zonal cricket and for the state’s U-16 side but after India’s 2011 World Cup win, he moved with his family from Arizona to Karnataka. The ambition of playing cricket professionally now came with a pragmatic approach. He acknowledged that tough competition and a conveyor belt of talent coming through didn’t make things easy. The timelines to life were impacted by COVID-19 and the fact that he’s an OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card holder, which prevents him from playing for the country.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Yeah, from the moment I started playing cricket in India, the goal was to play for India. But I think I was also realistic. That it could happen. But I can’t bank on anything happening. Because there are so many other players. And if it doesn’t happen, what is my life going to look like? And yet, to make it happen, you have to throw everything at it, you can’t go in half-heartedly,” said the 22-year-old who has represented the USA in 14 ODIs and nine T20Is. “But over here, I feel like I’m able to pursue a college degree and play high-level cricket. So I think I’m happy with where I am right now,” he added.In 2019, a call had him course correct. His American citizenship earned him a trial with the Major League Cricket (MLC), which was still in its early days. A camp in Mumbai was followed by another in Houston. What was supposed to have been a three-week stay was prolonged by the coronavirus pandemic.“Another thing is I’m an OCI cardholder. I’m not an Indian citizen. After I played for Karnataka, they made the rule that OCI cardholders can’t play for the state. So, in order to try to play for India, I’d have to completely give up my US citizenship, and it would be a very long process. So yeah, I think that door (is) shut,” he explained. Poll What do you think is the biggest obstacle for cricket in the US? Since then, he’s taken to life in the US with both hands. A computer science student at San Jose University, Krishnamurthi juggles full-time education with professional cricket. It doesn’t help that the sport isn’t popular at the collegiate level.“It’s weird being a high-level athlete at a University, but I don’t play for the University. So I don’t get the privileges of a high level athlete that a lot of the other athletes do. Like, our University has a Water Polo team that gets quite a bit of support. But then the other thing is every University has a swimming pool, not every University has a cricket field, so the infrastructure required to make cricket big is quite a bit. And that’s the real bottleneck right now, because there is interest,” he stated when reasoning about the challenges of playing a sport that is still in its prime stages. Sanjay Krishnamurthi (Sportzpics for MLC) “I think it’s a similar reason to why it took cricket so long to get to the Olympics. I think maybe first get it into high schools. And for high school cricket, they wouldn’t have to play at the best fields; they can play on the AstroTurf pitches on baseball grounds, that’s fine. But as long as they keep looking at the younger players, that’s when it’s really going to grow. “I think that right now, the model of professional cricket is where they’re putting all the resources into. And then a lot of the players are coming from outside of the US. So what we want is more players who are born and brought up in the US to be able to make it through the ranks and have support at each level. But it’s an interesting problem that requires a lot of thought and time and money, probably,” he said on the US cricket’s challenges.Krishnamurthi’s task of getting some leeway from his teachers is helped by the fact that he’s scored 345 runs for the country in the two limited overs formats and picked six wickets. Last year, he earned the big ticket in the MLC, having earlier played in the Minor League for East Bay Blazers, scoring 872 runs and taking 54 wickets from 42 matches. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Part of the San Francisco Unicorns for two seasons now, finding a spot in MLC 2024, he scored 169 runs from 9 matches at a strike rate of 136.29 and average of 24.14. His stint included one fifty with a top score of an unbeaten 79 runs.Sharing the dressing room with Australian stars like Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis and coached by Shane Watson, it has been a boost to the player born in Oregon.“Last season was my first time actually playing and it was an incredible experience, especially to be alongside players such as Cummins, who is the Australia captain and one of the best players in the world right now. It was an opportunity for me to test myself against these guys, and until that point, I didn’t know quite where I stood at the highest level. But after last season, it gave me a lot of confidence.”Last year’s runners-up the Unicorns will get their season underway against the reigning champions Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum. Based in the Bay Area, Krishnamurthi is keen to have his friends and family come out to watch what is a “home” game.“I am so excited, having friends and family being able to come. A lot of club cricketers will also be there and it will be special. Even if Oakland Coliseum wasn’t my home ground, it would still be super exciting because it is the biggest stadium in the…

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WATCH: Oakland Coliseum readies for cricket with MLC 2025; drop-in pitches installed | Cricket News

WATCH: Oakland Coliseum readies for cricket with MLC 2025; drop-in pitches installed | Cricket News

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Oakland Coliseum will host the first leg of the 2025 Major League Cricket season. (Sportzpics) Major League Cricket’s third season will make history on Thursday night at the Oakland Coliseum in California, marking the first top-level cricket match on the US West Coast. The San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom will face off in a rematch of the 2024 final, utilising drop-in pitches transported from New York in a venue that can accommodate over 60,000 spectators.The Coliseum, which previously hosted the Oakland Athletics (MLB) and Oakland Raiders (NFL), will operate at a reduced capacity of 12,000 for cricket matches. The venue will host the first nine matches of MLC 2025, including three home fixtures for the Unicorns.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The historic stadium, featured in the 2011 film Moneyball starring Brad Pitt, has been without permanent tenants since both professional teams relocated.The Athletics have temporarily moved to Sacramento while planning their eventual relocation to Las Vegas. The Unicorns initiated discussions with the Coliseum last year to bring cricket matches to the Bay Area.“We’re going to be playing in Oakland this year and we’re excited about playing in Oakland. We’re still early in the process of figuring out where we’ll end up permanently. The spectrum is pretty large. We can potentially play in Oakland permanently if everything goes well. We’re in the process of figuring that piece out,” said Unicorns co-owner Venky Harinarayan to TimesofIndia.com when asked about playing in Oakland and the future.Johnny Grave, who joined as MLC chief executive after leading Cricket West Indies for seven years, has overseen the project to modify the 1966-built stadium for cricket matches. MLC: Venky Harinarayan on growing cricket in the USA, AI-driven teams and the Olympic boost “The Coliseum is a fantastic location for Major League Cricket, and we are thrilled by the prospect of some of the world’s biggest cricket stars playing in such an iconic Californian venue. Coming to the West Coast, and being here in Oakland, is an historic move for cricket globally. It reinforces our commitment to growing the game in the United States and providing fans with an exceptional cricket experience,” said Johnny Grave, CEO of Major League Cricket, in March.“The Oakland Coliseum has long been a destination for sports and entertainment, and we are excited to add cricket to its continuing legacy. This move underscores Oakland’s status as a diverse and dynamic sports city, and we look forward to supporting the growth of cricket in our community,” said Kevin Jenkins, Interim Mayor of the City of Oakland.The San Francisco Unicorns, who finished as runners-up in 2024, will play their first three home games at the Coliseum after spending two years at neutral venues.The tournament’s schedule extends beyond Oakland, moving to Grand Prairie, Texas, from June 20 to 29, and concluding at Broward County Stadium, Florida, from July 1st to 6th. With 34 matches across three venues, this will be the largest professional cricket tournament ever held in the USA.READ | A look at the venues in MLCMajor League Cricket has announced that the league will provide a $3 million direct economic boost to Oakland, which becomes the first west-coast city to host top-level cricket.MLC 2025 Season details: First leg: June 12 – June 18 at the Oakland Coliseum Second leg: June 20-29 at Grand Prairie, Texas Third leg: June 1-6 at Broward County Stadium, Florida Knockouts: July 8 – 13 at Grand Prairie, Texas

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MLC 2025: Jason Holder named Los Angeles Knight Riders captain; Sunil Narine to lead first two games | Cricket News

MLC 2025: Jason Holder named Los Angeles Knight Riders captain; Sunil Narine to lead first two games | Cricket News

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Jason Holder. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Knight Riders have announced Jason Holder as their captain for the upcoming 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC). Holder, who has led the West Indies across formats, brings plenty of leadership experience and all-round ability to the team. His presence is expected to be a key factor in LAKR’s campaign this year. However, Holder will miss the first two matches of the season due to international duties. In his absence, Sunil Narine will lead the team. Narine is no stranger to leadership, having recently served as the vice-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL season. His experience with the Knight Riders franchise makes him a natural choice to step in. Holder is expected to join the squad before their third match, which is against Washington Freedom on 17 June. Los Angeles Knight Riders squad for MLC 2025: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Anrich Nortje, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Adithya Ganesh, Nitish Kumar, Kartik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Saif Badar, Shadley Van Schalwyk, Matthew Tromp ‘Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball’: India bowling coach Morne Morkel In the last two MLC seasons, LAKR finished 6th in 2023 and 5th in 2024, exiting both times in the league stage. With a strong squad and fresh leadership, they will be hoping to make their first-ever playoff appearance this year. Major League Cricket 2025 begins today, 12 June, and will run until the final on 13 July. The tournament will be played across three venues: Dallas, Oakland, and Florida. LAKR will play their first match on 14 June against the San Francisco Unicorns at the Oakland Coliseum.

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MLC 2025: Nicholas Pooran appointed captain of MI New York franchise | Cricket News

MLC 2025: Nicholas Pooran appointed captain of MI New York franchise | Cricket News

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Nicholas Pooran will lead MI New York in the upcoming season of Major League Cricket. (Image: Sportzpics) Nicholas Pooran, the 29-year-old wicket-keeper batter, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York for the upcoming 2025 season of the Major League Cricket. Pooran, who was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 MLC season with 388 runs, will lead the team in their pursuit of success in the tournament.The left-handed batter has established himself as one of the most formidable players in contemporary cricket. His appointment comes at a time when he is considered to be at the peak of his cricketing abilities, making him a strategic choice for the leadership role.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pooran’s previous performance in the Major League Cricket has been noteworthy, particularly his unbeaten innings of 137 runs in the title-winning 2023 MLC Final. “Our hero, our ledge, our skipper! Nicholas Pooran – the 29-year-old pocket dynamite, aka the MINY superstar – has been named the MI New York captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Major League Cricket,” said the franchise in a media release. Major League Cricket: Liam Plunkett on how cricket can boom in the USA Pooran, who retired from the international cricket in a surprise announcement on Monday, has been elevated to the captaincy role and takes over from fellow West Indian Kieron Pollard, who had led the team last season.“This left-handed wicket-keeper batter is one of the world’s most feared batters going around. At the peak of his powers currently, he’s all set to take us to greater glories under his leadership,” added the release.MI New York will look get things off on a promising note when they take on Texas Super Kings at the Oakland Coliseum on June 13.

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‘What's cricket? Do you sit on a horse?' - Liam Plunkett recalls early days in the US and rise of MLC | Cricket News

‘What’s cricket? Do you sit on a horse?’ – Liam Plunkett recalls early days in the US and rise of MLC | Cricket News

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Liam Plunkett (Image credit: MLC) Liam Plunkett is no stranger to cricketing revolutions. A 2019 World Cup winner with England and one of the sport’s seasoned globe-trotters, Plunkett is now at the forefront of a new frontier: cricket in the United States. As a senior figure with the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket (MLC), he has embraced the dual role of player and ambassador, helping build a foundation for the sport in a country still learning its cricketing ABCs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Plunkett’s deep connection to the US goes beyond cricket — his American wife and long-standing ties to the country have made the transition seamless. But what drives him now is the chance to shape something meaningful from the ground up. From coaching kids to helping launch coaching pathways through his online platform, Plunkett is laying bricks at every level — grassroots to elite.In this wide-ranging interview with TimesofIndia.com, he opens up about the evolution of cricket in America, the challenges of infrastructure and education, the vision behind the San Francisco Unicorns, and how data, heart, and hustle are shaping a distinctly American version of the gentleman’s game.Excerpts:Q. You’ve been one of the early ambassadors for the sport in the US. What has the evolution of cricket been like, in your opinion, and has there been any culture shock since you arrived? Liam Plunkett: I’ve been coming back and forth for a very long time now, my wife’s from America. So we’re talking maybe 17-18 years ago that I’ve been back and forth. So in terms of me being here, it’s been a slow and steady kind of integration. So I’m kind of used to the culture, used to what’s going on. In terms of the cricket side of that, it wasn’t until probably 12-13 years (ago) that I realised there was a big cricket presence here. I went to bowl at an indoor school before I was then going to play in a series with England in Sri Lanka. And then I found out it there was an indoor school here. There’s 25 games here, 25 games here. And then I realised there’s a lot of cricket here. So that was very surprising to me. And then, the last three years, this is my fourth year in the States now and I’m happy that I’ve been involved from the rookies coming through at a very young age all the way to a Major League now. It’s been nice to see how it works, how the system works. And definitely over the last three-four years, things have progressed. You can see that by Major League, the standard of cricket that is, the superstars that come across that are representing the franchises. So it’s definitely been an evolution. Obviously, the Cricket World Cup was in America last year, and we’ve seen the Eisenhower Park with that stadium. And there was packed out crowds watching it. And obviously, India, Pakistan’s always going to get them huge crowds in. But even the other games I went to, there was big crowds. And obviously, USA cricket doing well, beating in Pakistan, beating Canada, and getting through to the Playoffs in the Caribbean. But it’s difficult, isn’t it? Because I know the circles I’m with, everyone knows cricket, even in America. It’s like everyone I associate myself with, cricket’s growing, cricket’s growing. And then you can go down the road and no one’s ever seen the game. So it’s like you’re in their pockets. Major League Cricket: Liam Plunkett on how cricket can boom in the USA Q. You’ve played in the IPL, come from a country like England where cricket is extremely popular. And then you go to the US, where you have to explain the basics of the sport. How much of a challenge is that? Liam Plunkett: In terms of being here, in terms of the South Asian influence and the parents who’ve come across to work here and introduce cricket to the kids, they know the basics, they know what cricket is, they know how big cricket is, because it’s passed down through the family. So it’s not really teaching these guys or girls what cricket is… It’s like, ‘Okay, well, this is a basic level. How can I help you step up?’ Because a lot of people need that coaching education. And that was one of my main aims coming over here after being here six months was how can I help the coaches improve. Because you can’t just do it as one person. You have to obviously have people in different venues, and how can we educate these coaches to be able to teach that, pass that through that pipeline? But there’s so much here now where there’s a lot of academies popping up left, right and centre who are teaching the kids, this is cricket, this is the basics. And I think that’s important. I think we don’t forget about that. We see in terms of the stadiums where people are playing at now in terms of Grand Prairie, the Oakland Coliseum, but let’s not forget the grassroots, because in 5, 10, 15 years, they’re the kids who are going to be taking our places. Q. Do you recall a moment where you had to explain the sport, and you’ve been a little surprised by how challenging that could be? Liam Plunkett: When I first started coming across, when I was playing international cricket and I pop over here, maybe we had a break for four-or-five weeks and I come across to be with my wife – my girlfriend at that time – people would say, well, what’s cricket? Do you sit on a horse? Are you hitting the ball underneath with a giant hammer? But yeah, you kind of explain it. I kind of go by the rule: it’s like baseball, but a lot better, a lot quicker. You can score 360. And yeah, a pitcher, even if…

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WASHINGTON FREEDOM VS SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS, MLC, TODAY MATCH PREDICTION

WASHINGTON FREEDOM VS SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS, MLC, TODAY MATCH PREDICTION

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : WASHINGTON FREEDOM VS SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jul 29, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 06:00 AM𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Major League Cricket, 2024 Washington’s quest to end the perfect season with a title  WASHINGTON FREEDOM VS SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. WAF VS SFU MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS It is the big final in the Major League Cricket 2024, and the Washington Freedom will take on the San Francisco Unicorns. Both these teams have dominated this year and will be fitting winners. The Washington Freedom booked a spot in the final after defeating the Unicorns in the Qualifier. The Unicorns made a strong comeback in the Challenger, edging past the Texas Super Kings.   The two teams have played each other twice this season, sharing the honors with a win each. Washington Freedom has been dominant in the league stage and the lead-up to the final, losing only once this year. Their top order is in good form; the side will draw confidence from their consistency. San Francisco Unicorns won’t be a pushover and have key players in good form. We expect it to be a close contest where players in both camps will look to do their best. TEAMS PREVIEW Washington Freedom Preview It has been a dream campaign for Washington Freedom. They beat the San Fransisco Unicorns in the Qualifier by 7 wickets, and the players would look to repeat the same magic in the game that matters the most. Steven Smith has led the side from the front and looks forward to delivering a strong performance, along with other players on this team.   San Francisco Unicorns Preview Corey Anderson’s team made a strong comeback against the Texas Super Kings in the Challenger game. They batted well to put up a massive total on the board and defended it successfully, winning by 10 runs. Anderson would like his players to perform their best, as it won’t be easy against Washington Freedom.  

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SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS VS LOS ANGELES KNIGHT RIDERS, CBTFJSK MATCH PREDICTION, TODAY MATCH PREDICTION

SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS VS LOS ANGELES KNIGHT RIDERS, CBTFJSK MATCH PREDICTION, TODAY MATCH PREDICTION

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS VS LOS ANGELES KNIGHT RIDERS𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : 08 July 2024 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 06:00 AM𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Major League Cricket, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS VS LOS ANGELES KNIGHT RIDERS MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS We are in the 4th game in the Major League Cricket 2024, where the San Francisco Unicorns will begin their campaign, taking on the Los Angeles Knight Riders. The Unicorns struggled last year and will look to get their campaign on track in the first game. The Los Angeles Knight Riders started the tournament with a win against the Texas Super Kings, and they will be confident.   The San Francisco Unicorns have made several changes to the team, and it will be interesting to see if the players can do well in the new mix. The Los Angeles Knight Riders did well in the last game, and their batsmen have hit form which will boost the confidence. They lost against the Unicorns last year and shall look to put up a better show in this contest. SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS VS LOS ANGELES KNIGHT RIDERS TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. San Francisco Unicorns Preview The Unicorns didn’t do well last season, finishing 5th on the points table and failing to reach the playoffs. The side will look to overcome this and start the season on a promising note. Corey Anderson takes over as the skipper and shall look to lead from the front, as the Los Angeles Knight Riders will be confident after winning the last game.   The side will need a good start in this game from Finn Allen and Jake Fraser-McGurk as they face a strong bowling attack. Josh Inglis, Sherfane Rutherford, and Corey Anderson will look to do well in the middle order. Tajinder Dhillon and Wiaan Mulder will look to do the heavy lifting in the death overs.   The bowling attack will face a tough test in this game, and the team will need early wickets from Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Pat Cummins. Haris Rauf and Wiaan Mulder must do well in the middle overs for the side to check the flow of runs. Sherfane Rutherford and Tajinder Dhillon must do well in the supporting role. Los Angeles Knight Riders Preview Sunil Narine’s side put the horrors of the last season behind them and put up a good show against the Texas Super Kings in the last game. In a game where we saw the momentum shifting, they won by 12 runs. Narine would like to build on this win and strengthen their position on the points table.   Jason Roy and Narine missed out against the Super Kings, and the team expects a better start from this pair. Unmukt Chand will feel confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to build partnerships with Shakib al Hasan and Nitish Kumar. David Miller and Andre Russell are good hitters, making for a strong batting lineup.   Spencer Johnson and Corne Dry bowled well in the last game, and the team will look forward to seeing a good show from them. Sunil Narine and Shakib al Hasan are the most experienced bowlers on this team, and they will look to keep checking on the scoring rate in the middle overs. Andre Russell and Ali Khan must do well in the supporting role.

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