Major League Cricket 2024: Schedule, Teams, Broadcast, Ticketing and All You Need to Know 

Cricket fans in the United States and around the world rejoice! Major League Cricket is back for its highly anticipated second season. The tournament kicks off on July 5th and promises to deliver another action-packed month of T20 thrills.

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This year’s MLC boasts an impressive roster of international stars, including Pat Cummins, Anrich Nortje, and Glenn Maxwell. Domestic players who shone brightly in the recent T20 World Cup, like Saurabh Netravalkar and Nitish Kumar, will also be vying for glory. Defending champions MI New York will be looking to repeat their success, but all six teams are stacked with talent, ensuring a competitive tournament.

MLC 2024 Full Squads: 

MI New York: Nicholas Pooran, Shayan Jahangir, Nosthusha Kenjige, Dewald Brevis, Rushil Ugarkar, Ruben Clinton, Anrich Nortje, Monank Patel, Steven Taylor, Romario Shepherd, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, Tim David, Heath Richards, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Kieron Pollard (captain) 

Seattle Orcas: Nandre Burger, Harmeet Singh, Obed McCoy, Nathan Ellis, Shubham Ranjane, Andrew Tye, Angelo Perera, Hayden Walsh, Nauman Anwar, Michael Bracewell, Dwaine Pretorius, Nisarg Patel, Shimron Hetmyer, Cameron Gannon, Dasun Shanaka, Aaron Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Shehan Jayasuriya, Wayne Parnell (captain), Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Imad Wasim, Phani Simhardi

San Francisco Unicorns: Pat Cummins (captain), Qais Ahmad, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Henry, Mackenzie Harvey, Lungi Ngidi, Brody Couch, Tajinder Singh, Josh Inglis, Matthew Wade, Jahmar Hamilton, Chaitanya Bishnoi, Smit Patel, David White, Corey Anderson, Finn Allen, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan

Los Angeles Knight Riders: Martin Guptill, Jaskaran Malhotra, Alex Carey, Spencer Johnson, Saif Badar, Ali Sheikh, Andre Russell, David Miller, Unmukt Chand, Bhaskar Yadram, Ali Khan, Rilee Rossouw, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Sunil Narine (captain), Jason Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, Gajanand Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Zampa, Nitish Kumar

Texas Super Kings: Rusty Theron, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Imran Tahir, Calvin Savage, Faf du Plessis (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Gerald Coetzee, Devon Conway, Milind Kumar, Zia Shahzad, Mohammad Mohsin, Matthew Tromp, Naveen-ul-Haq, Dwayne Bravo, Daniel Sams, Cody Chetty, Noor Ahmad, Sami Aslam, Mitchell Santner, Zia ul-Haq, Lahiru Milantha, Cameron Stevenson

Washington Freedom: Rachin Ravindra, Ian Holland, Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Justin Dill, Jack Edwards, Lahiru Milantha, Andries Gous, Amila Aponso, Steve Smith (captain), Saurabh Netravalkar, Yasir Mohammed, Obus Pienaar, Glenn Maxwell, Akhilesh Bodugum, Marco Jansen, Mukhtar Ahmed, Andrew Tye, Travis Head

MLC 2024 Match Schedule and Format

The 25-match tournament will run from July 5th to 28th. Fans can expect a single round-robin format for the first 21 matches, followed by a thrilling playoff stage featuring an Eliminator, Qualifier, Challenger, and the all-important final. 

The first 15 matches will be split between Church Street Park in Morrisville and Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. The final six league matches, along with all playoff games, will take place exclusively at Grand Prairie Stadium. The much-anticipated final is scheduled for July 28th (or July 29th at 6:00 AM IST).

Here’s the full schedule of MLC 2024:

When and Where to watch MLC 2024? (In India and Globally)

While broadcast details for India haven’t been officially announced yet, MLC 2023 was televised on Sports18 channels. For live streaming, fans in India can keep an eye on JioCinema, which held the rights in 2023. Cricadium will also be providing up-to-date scores and information throughout the tournament.

Cricket fans worldwide can celebrate, as MLC has secured an impressive international broadcast schedule. Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland will all have access to the matches. In the United States, fans can tune in on Willow by Cricbuzz, the YES Network, and additional RSNs to be announced. Canadian viewers can catch the action on Willow by Cricbuzz, while Prime Video holds the broadcasting rights in Australia and New Zealand. Cricadium will broadcast the matches in the Middle East and North Africa, while A Sports will bring MLC 2024 to Pakistani fans. Finally, TNT Sports has secured the rights for the tournament in the UK and Ireland.

How and Where to Purchase Tickets for MLC 2024? 

Don’t miss your chance to witness the excitement of MLC 2024 live! Tickets for both Grand Prairie Stadium and Church Street Park are available for purchase through the MLC Ticket Portal. Starting at just USD 30, tickets offer an affordable way to experience the electrifying atmosphere of professional T20 cricket. Packages are also available for fans who want to attend multiple matches, including both regular season and playoff games. Tickets can be added to digital wallets for easy scanning at the venue, or fans can use the barcode from their confirmation email or print out a physical ticket.

With a star-studded lineup, a thrilling format, and global broadcast options, Major League Cricket 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event for cricket fans everywhere. So mark your calendars, grab your tickets (or tune in!), and get ready for a month of T20 fireworks!

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