The USA will witness the birth of the first-ever professional franchise cricket league, MLC, starting on July 13 at the iconic Grand Prairie Stadium in North Texas.
This magnificent venue will host the first eight matches, setting the stage for an incredible cricketing spectacle. After that, Church Street Park in North Carolina will take over, hosting a series of exciting encounters in the middle phase of the tournament.
But the action doesn’t end there! The competition will make a thrilling return to Grand Prairie for the knockout stages, which consist of four high-stakes matches.
The intensity will be palpable as the teams battle it out to secure their spot in the grand finale. It all begins with the tournament opener, where the hosts, Texas Super Kings, will clash with the Los Angeles Knight Riders at the impressive 7,200-seater stadium near Dallas.
Prepare for an action-packed tournament that spans just over two weeks, culminating in the grand final on July 30. In this article, we will discuss everything regarding Major League Cricket 2023, including team names, squads, schedule, live streaming details, and much more, So let’s get started and see all you need to know about Major League Cricket 2023:
All you need to know about Major League Cricket 2023
Major League Cricket (MLC) Teams:
Here are six MLC teams set to compete in the 2023 season:
- Texas Super Kings
- Los Angeles Knight Riders
- MI New York
- San Francisco Unicorns
- Seattle Orcas
- Washington Freedom
MLC Schedule:
Here is the complete schedule for MLC 2023
| Date | Venue | Time (CT/ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders |
| July 14 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30pm | MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns |
| July 14 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom |
| July 15 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas |
| July 16 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30pm | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom |
| July 16 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York |
| July 17 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York |
| July 18 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns |
| July 20 | Church Street Park | 5:30pm | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders |
| July 21 | Church Street Park | 5:30pm | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings |
| July 22 | Church Street Park | 5:30pm | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns |
| July 23 | Church Street Park | 1:30pm | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas |
| July 23 | Church Street Park | 5:30pm | MI New York vs Washington Freedom |
| July 24 | Church Street Park | 5:30pm | San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings |
| July 25 | Church Street Park | 5:30pm | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas |
| July 27 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 3:30pm | Eliminator – Seed three vs Seed four |
| July 27 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Qualifier – Seed one vs Seed two |
| July 28 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Challenger – Loser Qualifier vs Winner Eliminator |
| July 30 | Grand Prairie Stadium | 7:30pm | Championship – Winner Qualifier vs Winner Challenger |
Major Leauge Cricket Squads:
Here are the complete squads for all teams
Seattle Orcas Squad for MLC 2023
Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Marsh, Harmeet Singh, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shubham Ranjane, Cameron Gannon, Aaron Jones, Nauman Anwar, Phani Simhadri, Angelo Perera, Matthew Tromp
Washington Freedom Squad for MLC 2023
Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries Gous, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Saad Ali, Dane Piedt, Sujith Gowda, Justin Dill, Akhilesh Bodugum
MI New York Squad for MLC 2023
Steven Taylor, Hammad Azam, Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Monank Patel, Sarbjeet Singh Ladda, Shayan Jahangir, Kyle Phillip, Saideep Ganesh
San Francisco Unicorns Squad for MLC 2023
Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis, Corey Anderson, Liam Plunkett, Tajinder Singh, Chaitanya Bishnoi, Carmi Le Roux, Brody Couch, David White, Smit Patel, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Los Angeles Knight Riders Squad for MLC 2023
Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Jaskaran Malhotra, Nitish Kumar, Corne Dry, Ali Sheikh, Saif Badar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Bhaskar Yadram
Texas Super Kings Squad for MLC 2023
Rusty Theron, Calvin Savage, Lahiru Milantha, Milind Kumar, Sami Aslam, Cameron Stevenson, Cody Chetty, Zia Shahzad, Saiteja Mukkamalla
Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 Live Streaming Details:
Here’s how you can enjoy MLC 2023 Live:
| MLC Websites | Applications | VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Cricket Official Application | Major League Cricket Official Application | Touch Cric |
| ESPN Cricinfo | ESPN Cricinfo (for scores) | Mobile Cric |
| Willow Tv | Willow Tv | Web Cric |
| Sling Tv | Sling Tv | Cricvid |
| Jio Cinema | Jio Cinema | Watch Cric |
| Sky Sports | Sky Sports | Cric HD |
| Yupp Tv | Yupp Tv | Cricfree |
| CricTime | CricTime | Crictime |
| A Sports | ASports | |
| BT Sports | BT Sports | |
| DAZN | DAZN | |
| Spark Sports | Spark Sports | |
| Foxtel | Foxtel | |
| Kayo Sports | Kayo Sports | |
| Hotstar | Hotstar |
About Major League Cricket (MLC):
Major League Cricket (MLC) is an upcoming professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States. Sanctioned by USA Cricket and operated by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), MLC is set to kick off on July 13, 2023. The league follows a single-entity model and features six teams representing major U.S. cities. It aims to bring the excitement of top-level cricket to American audiences, showcasing the talent and skill of players from around the world.
Cricket in the USA:
Cricket’s journey in the United States has seen several attempts to establish a Twenty20 (T20) cricket league. Previous ventures like Pro Cricket (2004) and the proposed American Premier League aimed to introduce domestic T20 competitions but were short-lived.
In January 2019, USA Cricket took over as the governing board, replacing the troubled USACA, which had been expelled from the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to governance issues. The new board aimed to popularize cricket beyond its niche status and attract mainstream attention.
In November 2018, USA Cricket announced its plans to launch a domestic T20 league by 2021, seeking partners to invest in the league and enhance cricketing infrastructure across the country. American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) secured a US$1 billion investment bid in May 2019, covering the league and benefiting the national teams. ACE’s partners included prominent figures from The Times Group and Willow TV.
The launch of Major League Cricket (MLC) was initially planned for 2021, alongside the introduction of the Minor League Cricket (MiLC) as a development league. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both leagues faced delays. In October 2020, USA Cricket confirmed its commitment to launching MLC in 2022 as part of its broader plan.
MLC made significant progress in 2022, with the announcement of MiLC Youth and successful fundraising rounds. In November 2022, MLC revealed that its inaugural season would take place from July 13 to July 30, 2023, at Grand Prairie Stadium, with six franchises participating.
The player draft for MLC’s first season was held in March 2023, with a serpentine system and specific rounds for U-23 players. The league faced initial challenges regarding sanctioning, but in April 2023, it received official approval from the ICC, clearing the path for its launch in July.
With a strong focus on building stadiums and top-notch facilities, MLC aims to accelerate the growth and development of cricket in the United States. The league holds immense potential to establish cricket as a popular sport among American audiences.
