Matthew Short and Faf du Plessis. [Source - MLCricket/x.com]
San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and Texas Super Kings (TEX) will square off against each other in the 25th fixture of the ongoing Major League Cricket 2025. The match will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill on Saturday, 5th July at 12:30 AM IST.
Ahead of such an enthralling contest, here is a quick look at the Dream11 prediction, fantasy tips, pitch conditions, top picks, and probable playing XIs for the fantasy contests.
Hot Picks For SF vs TEX Dream11 Team Today
San Francisco Unicorns
Matthew Short
Recent Form: 273 runs and 3 wickets in MLC 2025.
Matthew Short has been in red-hot form in MLC 2025, smashing four fifties in his last five outings. Opening for the Unicorns, his explosive starts and handy off-spin make him a must-pick all-round fantasy asset.
Finn Allen
Recent Form: 328 runs in MLC 2025.
Finn Allen has been a standout performer this MLC season, amassing over 300 runs including a record-breaking century. As one of the top run-scorers, his explosive starts make him a game-changing fantasy asset for upcoming fixtures.
Haris Rauf
Recent Form: 17 wickets in MLC 2025.
Haris Rauf has been a lethal weapon this MLC season, bagging 17 wickets with his raw pace and variations which will do wonders in Lauderhill as well. His wicket-taking consistency makes him a top fantasy choice.
Texas Super Kings
Faf du Plessis
Recent Form: 317 runs in MLC 2025.
Faf du Plessis had a poor start but has been in terrific form in the recent games in MLC 2025, With two centuries and a half-century in his last four innings, he has set the stage on fire and is currently one of the highest run scorers in the tournament.
Donovan Ferreira
Recent Form: 174 runs and 1 wicket in MLC 2025.
Donovan Ferreira is having a fantastic MLC 2025. He has been a key player for TEX in their middle order. Considering the nature of the surface, his ability to stand tall on tricky surfaces will be important for his side, making him a top fantasy pick for the upcoming clash.
Noor Ahmad
Recent Form: 11 wickets in MLC 2025.
Noor Ahmad continues to be the star with the ball for TEZ. He is their current top wicket‑taker in the tournament and will be crucial to get them at the top of the league stage. His wicket taking abilities makes him a must have fantasy option.
SF vs TEX Match 25 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors
Expected Conditions
Weather
Cloudy
Pitch
Balanced
Weather: The weather in Lauderhill is expected to continue to be hot and humid with a good chance of rain during the later half of the match. The sky will remain mostly cloudy throughout the afternoon and as reported by AccuWeather, the temperature will be hovering around 28°C with up to 40-50% chances of rain during the match time.
Pitch: The pitch at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Pacers get early assistance, while spinners come into play later. Batters will need to spend some time before playing big shots which becomes very hard for any new batter as the game progresses.
The Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill – Record Of Chasing Team
At the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, teams batting first have got most of the results going in their favour in T20s, winning 20 of the 32 matches with a result (total 36 fixtures), while the chasing side has managed 12 wins. Looking at the recent fixture in this tournament, batting first has not been that easy and the team batting second won two of the three games in MLC 2025 at Lauderhill.
SF vs TEX Match 25 Captain And Vice-Captain Picks
Contests
Captain
Vice-Captain
Head to Head Contests
Faf du Plessis
Noor Ahmad
Small League Contests
Donovan Ferreira
Haris Rauf
Grand League Contests
Matthew Short
Donovan Ferriera
SF vs TEX Match 25 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues
SF vs TEX Team1. [Source - Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Finn Allen Batters: Faf du Plessis All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Hassan Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Romario Shepherd, Donovan Ferreira Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Haris Rauf, X Bartlett
Captain: Faf du Plessis Vice-Captain: Noor Ahmad
SF vs TEX Match 25 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
SF vs TEX Team2. [Source - Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Finn Allen Batters: Faf du Plessis, S Krishnamurthi All-Rounders: Matthew Short, S Ranjane, Romario Shepherd, Donovan Ferreira Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Haris Rauf, X Bartlett
Captain: Matthew Short Vice-Captain: Donovan Ferreira
As the MLC 2025’s league stage is coming near to its business end, SF and TEX face off in a pivotal clash with both teams aiming to secure a top-two finish despite already sealing knockout spots. TEX, riding high on team-wide contributions with both bat and ball, looks settled and composed. SF, however, are looking shaky after back-to-back defeats.
From a fantasy point of view, Lauderhill has favoured middle order batters to some extent, making them valuable picks. SF’s top four remain reliable, but TEX’s entire batting line-up is firing. Both sides boast strong bowling units, with TEX’s spinners standing out. Choose your players wisely, focusing on pitch and toss.