Cricket has finally find its place in American audience. In the latest iteration of a sports league in the United States, the Major League Cricket, has been set up after many unsuccessful attempts to hold a Twenty20 tournament in USA.
There is even a connection with the Indian Premier League, with many franchises having teams here.
History of Major League Cricket
In June 2022, the MLC announce its inaugural Minor League Cricket Youth season.
This was held between 11 teams at the Prairie View Cricket Complex from 22nd July, 2022, and had enjoy success amongst cricket fans.
The New Jersey Stallions beat the Dallas Mustangs by two wickets to win the league.
IPL Link in Major League Cricket
Six teams will play in the Major League Cricket.
The six franchises are based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Seattle, and Washington DC.
The Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings, have won the bid for Texas.
Mumbai has the New York franchise and Kolkata has stake in the Los Angeles -based team.
Teams of Major League Cricket
- Los Angeles Knight Riders
- MI New York
- San Francisco Unicorns
- Seattle Orcas
- Texas Super Kings
- Washington Freedom
Stadiums of Major League Cricket
In March 2022, the Major League Cricket had plans to invest $110 million to construct or renovate eight different venues for the league and a possibility of hosting the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
Its plan include the renovation of Grand Prairie Stadium, Church Street Park in Morrisville, the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas, and new sites such as Orange County, the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, and Marymoor Park in Washington.
As per report the most of the 2023 matches will be held mainly at Grand Prairie Stadium, with most matches to be kept during the night to attract Indian audiences.
Schedule of Major League Cricket
The MLC is expect to host matches from 13th to 30th July 2023.
| DATE | TEAMS | VENUE |
| 13th July 2023 | Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 14th July 2023 | MI New York vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 14th July 2023 | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 15th July 2023 | SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 16th July 2023 | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 16th July 2023 | LA Knight Riders vs MI New York | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 17th July 2023 | Texas Super Kings MI New York | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 18th July 2023 | LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 20th July 2023 | Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 21st July 2023 | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 22nd July 2023 | Washington Freedom vs SF Unicorns | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 23rd July 2023 | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 23rd July 2023 | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 24th July 2023 | SF Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 25th July 2023 | MI New York vs. Seattle Orcas | Church Street Park in Morrisville |
| 27th July 2023 | Seed 3 vs. Seed 4 (Eliminator Match) Seed 1 vs Seed 2 (Qualifier Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 28th July 2023 | Qualifier Loser vs. Eliminator Winner (Challenger Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
| 30th July 2023 | Qualifier Winner vs. Challenger Winner (Final) | Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas |
