SFU vs LAKR, MLC 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders

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In the 3rd game of the high-intensity Major Cricket League (MLC) 2025, San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) will lock horns with Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) at the Oakland Coliseum in California.

SFU, a team packed with T20 stars and a balanced mix of experienced players and young talent, will look to open their campaign in style. Wicketkeeper Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are expected to give the side an explosive start at the top. In the bowling department, the franchise will rely heavily on the pace duo of Haris Rauf and Xavier Bartlett. Overall, SFU appears well-balanced and enters the game as favourites to clinch the win.

On the other hand, Los Angeles will also be aiming to kick off their season with a victory. With several exciting names in their squad, the team looks well-suited for the T20 format. Featuring heavyweight all-rounders like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, Los Angeles cannot be counted out and will pose a strong challenge in what promises to be an entertaining clash.

Matches Played: 01 | SFU won: 01| LAKR won: 00 | No result: 00 |

The Oakland Coliseum, primarily known for hosting baseball, has been newly adapted to stage cricket for the first time. Although comprehensive data on the conditions is scarce, initial assessments indicate that the pitch should provide a fair contest between bat and ball. The surface is expected to be hard, offering good pace and bounce to assist fast bowlers early on. However, the expansive outfield and consistent grass coverage mean that batters could capitalize once they get set. As the match progresses and the pitch begins to wear, spinners are likely to become more influential, particularly in the latter stages of the innings.

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Carmi le Roux, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Andre Fletcher, Sherfane Rutherford

San Francisco Unicorns Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Cooper Connolly, Hassan Khan, Corey Anderson(c), Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf, Achilles Browne, Callum Stow, Juanoy Drysdale, Brody Couch, Karima Gore, Matthew Short

Los Angeles Knight Riders Squad: Alex Hales, Andre Fletcher, Sunil Narine(c), Unmukt Chand(w), Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Corne Dry, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Dominic Drakes, Andre Russell, Karthik Gattepalli, Matthew Tromp, Adithya Ganesh