We’re a couple of matches away from witnessing the Champions of MLC – Major League Cricket’s second edition. The last two days saw the MI New York eliminated by the Texas Super Kings and the Washington Freedom thump the San Francisco Unicorns to take a giant leap into the finals. As they wait for the worthy opponent in the main event, the Super Kings and Unicorns gear up to rumble for the final spot at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas.
The Faf du Plessis-led unit finished third in the league table with eight points from seven matches while the Unicorns incurred a setback in MLC Qualifier 1 after finishing second in the points table with eleven points from the full match quota.
As the winner of the second Qualifier gets a direct shot at the grand finale, let us hover through the match predictions, head-to-head, pitch report and top players for the important clash. 
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Pitch Report
In recent matches of the MLC, the chasing side have been winning matches. The bowling unit have been doing better in the first innings. It is worth noting that the spinners are getting more grip and assistance than the pacers at this juncture of the competition.
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 14
Matches won batting first: 6
Matches won bowling first: 8
Average 1st innings total: 165
Average 2nd innings total: 143
Highest total recorded: 206/5 by LAKR vs SO
Lowest total recorded: 106 by NEP vs NED
SFU vs TSK Head-to-Head
Both teams have locked horns twice in MLC history and the Super Kings have won both games. The Unicorns are yet to defeat Texas.
SFU vs TSK Conditions-based Predictions
- Batting has become easier in the second innings.
- Spinners have been getting a lot of purchase from the wickets.
- Bowling side tends to do well in the first innings.
SFU vs TSK Top Players Predictions
Faf du Plessis (TSK): The top-order batter has been in magnificent form with the bat throughout the MLC. Having scored 375 runs from six innings, Faf is just 13 runs away from beating Nicholas Pooran’s highest total of 388 runs. in a particular MLC season. The Proteas star’s average reads 53.57 and the strike rate reflects 168.16. He has notched up three fifties and a ton in the ongoing edition.
Hassan Khan (SFU): The all-rounder has been in fascinating form with both bat and ball in hand in this edition of MLC. He smashed a fifty in the last game, irrespective of the defeat against the Freedoms. Hassan has amassed 164 runs in five innings with an average of 41. He has been striking the white cherry at 135.53. The three-dimensional player has a knack for picking up wickets as well.
Aaron Hardie (TSK): Once touted as the next big all-rounder from the Australian shores, Aaron Hardie is finding his foot slowly and steadily in the MLC 2024. He scored a quick forty in the last game at No.3 and snared wickets with seam-up deliveries as well.
SFU vs TSK Hit or Miss Prediction
Matthew Short (SFU): The Australian all-rounder is in top form with the bat. He has repeatedly offered quick starts to lead his squad to impressive totals. Short has 170 runs in five innings with a rate of 180.85. He can also turn up with finger spin and make significant advances.
SFU vs TSK Local Players to watch out for
- Calvin Savage (TSK)
- Sanjay Krishnamurthy (SFU)
- Corey Anderson (SFU)
SFU vs TSK Match Predictions
According to Parimatch, the opening stand of Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway is likely to be more than 24.5 (1.85). Unlike their opposition, the San Francisco Unicorns have failed to show consistency at the top order and might have an opening stand under 21.5 (1.85). Also, the total number of wickets in the game could be below 13.5 (1.79).
SFU vs TSK Winner Predictions
The Super Kings have come a long way after their defeat in their first match. The Yellow Army have shown consistency and looks like a team with good momentum. Hence, TSK are favourites to play the final against WF.
