MLC 2024: Challenger, SF vs TEX Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between SF vs TEX?

San Francisco Unicorns (SF) will take on Texas Super Kings (TEX) in the Challenger of the Major League Cricket 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 27. Washington Freedom have reached the final of the league and the winner of the Challenger will join them in the ultimate clash on July 29. Washington outclassed San Francisco in the Qualifier by seven wickets to reach the finals. 

On the other hand, Texas registered a dominating win over defending champions MI New York in the Eliminator by nine wickets to have one more go at the trophy by playing Challenger. San Francisco won five of their seven league games to reach the Qualifier and their second-position finish in the points table provided them with another shot to go at the title.

Match Details 

Pitch Report

Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to aid the batters but the slow outfield will leave them to rely more on power than timing the shots. Pacers can have the upper hand as the early movement could help them trouble the batters. The weather will be partly cloudy and slight chance of rain.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing 11 for SF vs TEX, Challenger

San Francisco Unicorns (SF)

Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Josh Inglis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Juanoy Drysdale

Texas Super Kings (TEX)

Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Aaron Hardie, Joshua Tromp, Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Dwayne Bravo, Calvin Savage, Mohammad Mohsin, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq

Probable Top Performers from SF vs TEX

Probable Best Batter: Faf Du Plessis

The Texas Super Kings captain is in roaring form as he is the top scorer of the league with 375 runs in seven games at an average of 53.57. He was the player of the match in the Eliminator scoring 72 runs in 47 balls laced with six boundaries and three maximums.

Probable Best Bowler: Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis delivered well with the ball in the Eliminator. The all-rounder was introduced in the powerplay by du Plessis and he struck in the first over picking dangerous Nicholas Pooran. He went onto dismiss Rashid Khan in his final over and ended up with figures of 2/18.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

San Francisco Unicorns win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay Score: 40-50

SF: 150-160

San Franciso Unicorns win the match.

Scenario 2

Texas Super Kings win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay Score: 50-60

TEX: 170-180

Texas Super Kings win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.