SF vs TEX Dream11 Prediction MLC 2025, Match 25, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

It’s a doubleheader on Friday this time around. Match 25 is next in Major League Cricket 2025, which will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, between the San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings.

The Unicorns were on a 6-match winning streak, but after two losses on the bounce, their momentum has taken a toll. They head into this fixture on the back of losses against the reigning champions, Washington Freedom, and inaugural season finalists Seattle Orcas. They need to bounce back quickly and need to win at least one of their remaining fixtures to finish the league stage among the top two.

As far as the Texas Super Kings are concerned, they have a hat-trick of wins in recent times. After three straight wins to open their winning season campaign, the Super Kings succumbed to two losses. However, they have regained their form to win three in a row now and have taken the second spot on the points table for now. The team has been peaking at the right time and expect them to defeat the San Francisco Unicorns in this fixture.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SF vs TEX Dream11 prediction.

Also Read: SF vs TEX Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, Match 25, July 5

SF vs TEX: Match Details

Date: 5th July 2025
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

SF vs TEX Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 4
TEX won: 2
SF won: 2
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

Texas Super Kings and San Francisco Unicorns have built an evenly matched rivalry over their head-to-head encounters, with each side winning two of the four matches played between them. Last season, in the reverse fixture, San Francisco came out on top with a convincing seven-wicket victory, asserting their strength in that particular showdown.

SF vs TEX MLC 2025, Match 25, Lauderhill, Florida Pitch Report

The pitch at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, is expected to be a mixed bag for batters and bowlers alike. Early on, the surface offers decent bounce and pace, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence. However, as the innings progresses, the pitch tends to slow down and grip, making cutters and slower deliveries particularly effective. Spinners and seamers who vary their pace could find success in the middle overs. A first-innings score of around 180 is considered competitive, though chasing under lights has historically been slightly easier at this venue.

Here’s a table featuring Major League Cricket (MLC) stats at Lauderhill, Florida:

SF vs TEX Team News and Expected Playing XI

SF Team News

• San Francisco Unicorns, after back-to-back defeats, are likely to make a few changes to their starting eleven.
• Haris Rauf is expected to be back in action, having sat out the previous fixture for rest.
• Should Rauf return, wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert is the probable exclusion from the lineup.
• Another change could see Carmi le Roux or Juanoy Drysdale step in, potentially replacing veteran pacer Liam Plunkett.

SF Expected Playing XI: Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Romario Shepherd, Hassan Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux/Liam Plunkett, Brody Couch, Karima Gore

TEX Team News

• Faf du Plessis is likely to return to the lineup after sitting out the previous match, reclaiming his spot at the top.
• His comeback could mean Daryl Mitchell makes way, having stepped in during the skipper’s absence.
• The team management might consider tweaking the top order, with Smit Patel’s recent dip in form raising questions.
• If Patel is benched, Milind Kumar could be drafted in as a fresh opening option.
• In that scenario, Donovan Ferreira is expected to take over the wicket-keeping duties.
• The bowling attack might also see a shift, with Adam Milne lined up to replace Nandre Burger, who could be given a breather.

TEX Expected Playing XI: Smit Patel/Milind Kumar, Faf du Plessis (C), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (WK), Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Nandre Burger/Adam Milne, Zia-ul-Haq

Who Will Win SF vs TEX MLC 2025 Match 25?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the Texas Super Kings are tipped as the favorites to win this match and go right at the top of the points table.

Where to watch SF vs TEX MLC 2025 Match 25?

The all-important clash between San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas will take place on Friday, July 4, at 12:30 AM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHostar App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.

SF vs TEX Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Finn Allen
Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, S Mukkammalla
All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Romario Shepherd, Shubham Ranjane, Hassan Khan
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Akeal Hosein

C/VC Options- Faf du Plessis, Matthew Short, Finn Allen, Xavier Bartlett