MLC 2024 SF vs TEX: Challenger Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

SF vs TEX, MLC 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Eliminator [X]

The San Francisco Unicorns (SF) will take on the Texas Super Kings (TEX) in the Challenger of the MLC 2024. This match will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 27 at 6:00 AM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

SF vs TEX Head-to-Head Stats

The San Francisco Unicorns and the Texas Super Kings have played two matches against each other so far. The Super Kings hold the edge in the competition as they have won both the games. 

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SF vs TEX Pitch Report

The pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium has been a good one for batting. While in most of the games it has looked like an easier track to bat on in the first innings, the team chasing have won most games. The batters have enjoyed the surface and as the ball has come onto the bat pretty nicely. The bowlers have had to depend on their change in pace and variations to be successful on the track.

Grand Prairie Stadium Ground Stats (MLC 2024)

Matches: 14
Matches won batting first: 6
Matches won batting second: 8

Average first innings total: 163
Average second innings total: 149
Highest total recorded: 206/5 by Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings
Lowest total recorded: 88/10 by MI New York vs Washington Freedom

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• Batting will be easier against the newer ball as it will come on to the bat better. So, the top-order batters will be the safer choices for the fantasy contests. 
• The pacers who are looking to hit the surface and are using their cutters and variation in pace nicely are getting success on this track. Try to keep such pacers in your fantasy XI and back the ones bowling in the death overs.

SF vs TEX Fantasy Cricket Tips

San Francisco heavy fantasy XI

• Finn Allen has been in good form during the tournament. He could be a safe choice for the fantasy contests. 
• Hassan Khan has also looked in decent form with in the last couple of games and could be a good return pick for the game. The fact that he can also contribute with ball makes him an even more important pick.

Texas Super Kings heavy fantasy XI

• Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway have been the pillars of the Texas batting in MLC 2024. These two batters should be in four fantasy teams if you are backing the Super Kings to win the game. 
• Zia ul Haq, Marcus Stoinis and Noor Ahmad have done well with the ball. These three players could be good choices for the fantasy contests.

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SF vs TEX Winner Prediction

The San Francisco Unicorns have played brilliant cricket throughout the tournament. Though they have lost their last game and their is a bit of a drop in their momentum they look like a compact team and will fight hard. On the other hand, the Super Kings have seemed to have peaked at the right moment and have the momentum with them. A close contest between the two teams can be expected with the team chasing having an advantage in the match. 

SF vs TEX Top Player Picks

Finn Allen (SF)

The Kiwi opener has been in a good form with the bat in this tournament. Though Finn Allen has lost a bit of form in the last couple of games, he can be dangerous with his aggressive batting on any day and will be one of the safer picks for the game. 

Hassan Khan can pick up points with both the bat and the ball [X]

Hassan Khan (SF)

This all-rounder has delivered with both the bat and the ball in the last couple of games. Hassan Khan looked in a good touch with the bat in the last match and has often delivered with the ball in the middle overs. He will be one of the expectedly high return choices for the game.

Faf du Plessis has been in a brilliant form with the bat in the tournament [X]

Faf du Plessis (TEX)

The skipper of the Super Kings have been the mainstay of their batting. Faf du Plessis is in a great touch and will be a key pick for the fantasy contests. 

Marcus Stoinis (TEX)

The Australian all-rounder has been doing a brilliant job with the ball in the tournament. Marcus Stoinis is picking up wickets and the fact that he can change the game with the bat makes him a hot pick for the game. 

SF vs TEX Differential Picks

Jake Fraser-McGurk (SF)

This young Australian batter has not yet delivered as per expectations in the tournament. However, Jake Fraser-McGurk can be lethal with the bat and that makes him a potentially high return pick for the game.

Zia ul Haq (TEX)

This medium pacer has been doing a good job with the ball for the team. Zia ul Haq is using his varieties very nicely to pick up wickets. The fact that he can pick up wickets in all the stages of the game makes him a prime pick for the game. 

SF vs TEX Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the form of the players, a 1-3-3-4 or a 2-4-2-3 combination will be ideal for the game. 

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SF vs TEX Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Calvin Savage, Finn Allen
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hassan Khan, Aaron Hardie
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Aaron Hardie

San Francisco Unicorns: 6 Players; Texas Super Kings: 5 Players

SF vs TEX Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Josh Inglis
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Calvin Savage, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hassan Khan
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Noor Ahmad, Zia ul Haq

Captain: Faf du Plessis
Vice-captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk

San Francisco Unicorns: 5 Players; Texas Super Kings: 6 Players