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Time of India
19 minutes ago
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- Time of India
MLC 2025: Faf du Plessis on why cricket's American dream is just getting started
Faf du Plessis slammed a 51-ball century for Texas Super Kings against San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket. (Sportzpics) For Faf du Plessis , captain of the Texas Super Kings, cricket in the United States isn't just another T20 franchise gig — it's a chance to witness and shape the game's evolution in a country with untapped potential. Now in his third season of Major League Cricket (MLC) - all three coming for Texas Super King - the South African star sees clear signs of progress. "I think what we've seen, from year one to year two, the domestic cricketers, the quality has improved a lot. And that's in any league around the world. If you create enough opportunity, people do rise to the top," said the 40-year-old to "So I think, yeah, if you fast forward this league, I think in 10 years time from now, it'll be exciting to see what American cricket can do." Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Initially in year one, it was just playing in a different country, new wickets where we haven't played on. The surfaces in year one were a little bit tricky and by the time we got to year two, it was better." Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch "So playing in those conditions, you're just trying to use your experience to problem solve when you get out there and see what's the best way possible to succeed," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Novi ortopedski sandali za moške poletje 2025. Fiippy KUPITE ZDAJ Undo And du Plessis has used his experience brilliantly so far. In four matches, he's scored 133 runs including a 51-ball century against the San Francisco Unicorns. He's also left a mark with a one-handed catch . On the leadership front, Texas Super Kings are second in the points table as of June 21 with three wins out of four played. Their only has come against the yet unbeaten Unicorns. Having spent seven years with the Chennai Super Kings - sister concern of the TSK - du Plessis brings a wealth of leadership experience to Texas, working closely with coach Stephen Fleming — a partnership built on trust and friendship. 'There's synergy in our personalities. We've had consistency across franchises, and that carries through in Texas too.' Leading a diverse team of international and American cricketers, du Plessis stresses the importance of relationship-building. "I think wherever you play or captain, it's about understanding the culture of the different guys that are there. So the most important thing is spending time with people and getting to know them better so that you build relationships. And through relationships, you build trust. And trust is really important when it comes to the cricket field," he explained on leading the TSK in MLC. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Unicorns thrash Super Kings to extend unbeaten MLC start
Faf du Plessis' hundred was in vain as San Francisco Unicorns chased 199 to beat Texas Super Kings by seven wickets in Major League Cricket. Captain Du Plessis made 100 off 51 balls as Super Kings posted 198-5 in the first game at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas this season. Advertisement He shared 97 with New Zealand's Devon Conway (23) for the first wicket and 69 with Saiteja Mukkamalla (38) for the second. The 40-year-old was dismissed off the first ball of the 17th over and Super Kings were then restricted to 32 from the final four overs. Unicorns' chase got off to a rapid start with Australia's Matthew Short (61 off 29) and New Zealand's Finn Allen (78 off 35) sharing 117 in 8.3 overs. Allen and Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk (37 off 25) put on 52 in 24 balls for the second wicket and although both were dismissed Unicorns got over the line with 23 balls remaining. Unicorns are top of the table and extend their unbeaten start to four matches, while Super Kings are second after their first defeat.
BBC News
3 hours ago
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- BBC News
Unicorns thrash Super Kings to extend unbeaten MLC start
Faf du Plessis' hundred was in vain as San Francisco Unicorns chased 199 to beat Texas Super Kings by seven wickets in Major League Du Plessis made 100 off 51 balls as Super Kings posted 198-5 in the first game at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas this shared 97 with New Zealand's Devon Conway (23) for the first wicket and 69 with Saiteja Mukkamalla (38) for the 40-year-old was dismissed off the first ball of the 17th over and Super Kings were then restricted to 32 from the final four chase got off to a rapid start with Australia's Matthew Short (61 off 29) and New Zealand's Finn Allen (78 off 35) sharing 117 in 8.3 and Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk (37 off 25) put on 52 in 24 balls for the second wicket and although both were dismissed Unicorns got over the line with 23 balls are top of the table and extend their unbeaten start to four matches, while Super Kings are second after their first defeat.
Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
MLC 2025: 40-year-old Faf du Plessis smashes 51-ball century; watch blistering knock
Faf du Plessis slammed a 51-ball century for Texas Super Kings against San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket. (Sportzpics) Faf du Plessis , aged 40, showcased his enduring cricket prowess by scoring a century for Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket 2025, despite his team's eventual loss to San Francisco Unicorns. Following a disappointing IPL 2025 season, Du Plessis demonstrated remarkable agility and batting skills in the match. Du Plessis scored 100 runs off 51 balls, including six fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 196.08, helping Texas Super Kings post 198 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. His performance extended beyond batting as he impressed spectators with his fielding abilities. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! San Francisco Unicorns successfully chased down the target of 199 runs in 16.1 overs, losing only three wickets. Finn Allen led the chase with a powerful 78 runs off 35 balls, smashing 8 sixes and 4 fours. 00:49 Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Matthew Short contributed significantly to the Unicorns' victory with 61 runs from 29 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Jack Fraser added 37 runs from 25 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes. The Unicorns secured a convincing seven-wicket victory, with Xavier Bartlett and Haris Rauf each claiming two wickets during their bowling spell for San Francisco. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
21 hours ago
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- Time of India
MLC 2025, TSK vs SFU Dream11 Predictions: Fantasy tips, playing XI – Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns match
MLC 2025, TSK vs SFU Dream11 Predictions: It's a battle of two unbeaten sides - Texas Super Kings (TSK) and San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) - going head-to-head in a top-of-the-table clash in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season. Both teams have a perfect record so far, winning all three of their league matches. While SFU have dazzled with their explosive batting firepower, TSK have relied on clinical discipline and standout bowling performances. MLC 2025: Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns details Match: Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns Event: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 5:30 AM IST Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas TSK vs SFU streaming platforms: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app and website Texas Super Kings Predicted XI for today's match, MLC 2025 Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Daryl Mitchell, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Calvin Savage, Milind Kumar, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Nandre Burger San Francisco Unicorns Predicted XI for today's test match, MLC 2025 Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Cooper Connolly, Corey Anderson (c), Juanoy Drysdale, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf TSK vs SFU Dream11 Prediction for MLC 2025 Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway, Finn Allen Batters: Calvin Savage, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser McGurk All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Daryl Mitchell (Vice captain), Hassan Khan (Captain) Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Noor Ahmad Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns: Head-to-head Matches played: 03 Texas Super Kings won: 02 San Francisco Unicorns won: 01 No result: 0 MLC 2025: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Weather reports The conditions look ideal for a high-scoring encounter, with the pitch expected to be batting-friendly. The weather, though humid at 82%, will see a peak temperature of 36 degrees Celsius. Fortunately, there is no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted contest between the two unbeaten sides. MLC 2025: TSK Team Squad Devon Conway(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Daryl Mitchell, Marcus Stoinis, Calvin Savage, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, Smit Patel, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Mohsin, Donovan Ferreira, Stephen Wiig, Joshua Tromp, Adam Khan MLC 2025: SFU Team Squad Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Cooper Connolly, Hassan Khan, Corey Anderson(c), Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Juanoy Drysdale, Carmi le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Hammad Azam, Karima Gore, Brody Couch, Callum Stow, Achilles Browne, Romario Shepherd, Matt Renshaw Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
