Match Preview – San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings, MLC 2024, 7th Match. Who Will Win, On July 10, 2024

Match Details – SFU vs TSK:

• Match: San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings, 7th Match, Major League Cricket 2024

• Date and Time: July 10,  07:00 pm GMT / 12:30 am IST( July 11 ) / 03:00 pm local time

• Venue: Church Street Park, Morrisville

SFU vs TSK Betting Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Texas Super Kings

Who will win the match? – San Francisco Unicorns

SFU vs TSK Preview:

San Francisco Unicorns, led by captain Corey Anderson, delivered an impeccable performance against the Los Angeles Knight Riders in their season opener. This dominant victory has propelled SF Unicorns to the second spot on the points table with the highest Net Run Rate (NRR).

Opting to bowl first, the Unicorns restricted the Knight Riders to 96 for 5 by the 13th over. However, a late surge by Andre Russell saw the Knight Riders post a competitive total of 165 in their 20 overs. Brody Couch and Haris Rauf both took 2 wickets each for the Unicorns.

The chase was executed smoothly by the Unicorns. Finn Allen, who was named Player of the Match, scored 63 runs off 37 balls, while Matthew Short added a quickfire 58 runs off 26 balls. Their contributions helped the Unicorns comfortably achieve the target in the 16th over. The team will be looking to replicate this form against the Texas Super Kings to further solidify their position on the points table.

The Texas Super Kings (TSK), who finished second in the points table last season and advanced to qualifier 2 before losing to eventual winners MI New York, are facing a challenging start this season. A loss in their first game and a washout in the second have put TSK in a tough spot.

In their first match, TSK restricted the Knight Riders to 162 and seemed poised for victory at 102 for 2 in the 13th over. However, a collapse saw them reduced to 120 for 8 in the 18th over, ultimately losing by 12 runs.

In their next game against Washington Freedom, TSK batted first and posted a formidable 204, thanks to a century from captain Faf du Plessis off just 58 balls. Unfortunately, the match was washed out, denying TSK a chance to secure a win despite having conceded 62 runs in just 4 overs without taking a wicket.

TSK now face a crucial match against the Unicorns, a team they defeated in last season’s encounter. They will be keen to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory.

SFU vs TSK Possible Playing XI:

San Francisco Unicorns: Corey Anderson (c), Finn Allen, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Brody Couch, Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

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

SFU vs TSK Dream11 Fantasy Tips:

Captain: Marcus Stoinis

Vice-Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk

Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Short, Finn Allen, Josh Inglis, Brody Couch, Haris Rauf, Naveen-ul-Haq.

SFU vs TSK Head-To-Head Records:

SFU vs TSK Toss Prediction:

So far in the Major League Cricket 2024 season, teams batting first have won 2 matches and lost 2 matches. This indicates that chasing has generally been more successful. As a result, teams winning the toss are likely to opt to bowl first, aiming to take advantage of the perceived ease of chasing in this format.

SFU vs TSK Pitch Report:

The match will take place at Church Street Park in Morrisville, which is not known for being a high-scoring ground. This season, both teams batting first and teams bowling first have won one game each at this venue. Therefore, the decision at the toss might be influenced more by team strategy and conditions on the day rather than any significant advantage in batting or bowling first.

SFU vs TSK Weather Report:

Temperatures are expected to range between 23°C and 32°C. With a 95% chance of rain, there is a significant likelihood that the match could be washed out, potentially leading to another no-result for the Texas Super Kings.

Venue Information:

• Stadium: Church Street Park

• City: Morrisville

• Capacity: 3500

SFU vs TSK Squad:

San Francisco Unicorns: Corey Anderson (c), Pat Cummins, Jake Fraser Mcgurk, Josh Inglis, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Short, Haris Rauf, Finn Allen, Matt Henry, Abrar Ahmed, Liam Plunkett, Brody Couch, Carmi Le Roux, Tajinder Singh, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Karima Gore, Jahmar Hamilton, Hassan Khan.

Texas Super Kings: Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Calvin Savage, Milind Kumar, Cameron Stevenson, Mohammad Mohsin, Faf du Plessis, Daryl Mitchell, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Raj Nannan, Zia Shahzad, Joshua Tromp, Zia ul-Haq.