Excitement builds as Major League Cricket (MLC) prepares for its highly anticipated inaugural season in the United States. The league has announced Dallas, Texas, and Morrisville, North Carolina, as the chosen venues for the tournament, set to captivate cricket fans from July 13 to 30.
A 6-team tournament
The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as six teams gear up to showcase their cricketing prowess. Among them, four teams have strong ties to the renowned Indian Premier League (IPL), adding an extra layer of intrigue. The participating IPL franchises include the Texas Super Kings (formerly Chennai Super Kings), MI New York (formerly Mumbai Indians), Los Angeles Knight Riders (formerly Kolkata Knight Riders), and Seattle Orcas (formerly Delhi Capitals). The league also introduces two new teams, the Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns, both backed by Indian stakeholders.
To ensure an authentic cricketing experience, matches will be held at two dedicated cricket-specific venues. The action kicks off at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, where the league will run from July 13 to 18. It then moves to Church Street Park in Morrisville for the next phase. Finally, the league returns to Dallas for the playoffs and the highly anticipated final, scheduled from July 27 to 30.
IPL franchises participating as well
Anticipation is at its peak as the first match is set to ignite the cricketing extravaganza. The clash between the Texas Super Kings and the Los Angeles Knight Riders promises to be a thrilling encounter that will set the tone for the rest of the season. The MLC guarantees an enthralling display of cricket, featuring many of the world’s top cricketers competing for the coveted title of champions in the inaugural season.
In a nod to the global appeal of the league, matches will be played under dazzling floodlights, adding a touch of glamour and spectacle to the proceedings. Cricket enthusiasts in India can rejoice as Viacom 18 has secured broadcasting rights, ensuring that fans across the nation can enjoy the action-packed matches from the comfort of their homes.
Check out the full MLC Schedule here:
Full schedule:
At Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas
July 13: Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders
July 14: MI New York vs SF Unicorns; Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom
July 15: SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas
July 16: Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom; LA Knight Riders vs MI New York
July 17: Texas Super Kings MI New York
July 18: LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns
July 19: Break
At Church Street Park in Morrisville
July 20: Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders
July 21: Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings
July 22: Washington Freedom vs SF Unicorns
July 23: LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas; MI New York vs Washington Freedom
July 24: SF Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings
July 25: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas
PLAYOFFS at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas
July 27: Seed 3 vs Seed 4 (Eliminator Match); Seed 1 vs Seed 2 (Qualifier Match)
July 28: Qualifier Loser vs Eliminator Winner (Challenger Match)
July 30: Qualifier Winner vs Challenger Winner (Final)
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