SFU vs TSK Match Prediction : 8th Match, Major League Cricket, 2026
SFU vs TSKS Win Probability
59%
San Francisco Unicorns
41%
Texas Super Kings
San Francisco Unicorns To Win, 1.65
San Francisco have won four of their last five matches against Texas Super Kings.
Texas have lost back-to-back matches and continue to struggle without Faf du Plessis.
The Unicorns possess one of the strongest top orders in the tournament.
SFU vs TSKS Betting Tips
Lhuan-dre Pretorius to score more than 25.5 runs
Pretorius has been one of the breakout stars of the tournament, registering consecutive half-centuries and carrying outstanding form into this fixture. With three fifties and a century across his last four innings in all cricket, he looks well placed to continue his rich vein of form.
San Francisco Unicorns not to lose a wicket in the first over
Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Finn Allen have formed a formidable opening partnership. Both batters are in excellent touch and have consistently negotiated the new ball well. On a venue that heavily favours batting, backing the Unicorns to survive the opening over looks a sensible play.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
San Francisco Unicorns
Texas Super Kings
San Francisco Unicorns have looked like one of the most complete teams in MLC 2026. Their top order is in outstanding form, their bowling attack is delivering in all phases of the game, and confidence is high after a strong start to the season. Texas Super Kings, meanwhile, are still searching for answers following consecutive defeats and the absence of their talismanic captain.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Head-to-Head Record
San Francisco Unicorns have won four of the last five meetings between the teams. Texas Super Kings' only victory during that stretch came in 2024.
SFU vs TSK Live-Streaming and Broadcast
The game will be broadcast live through the following TV and streaming services:
- Bangladesh: T Sports, GTV, and BTV (TV); Rabbitholebd and Toffee (Streaming)
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ (TV); Sky Sport Now (Streaming)
- India: FanCode (Streaming)
- Pakistan: Ten Sports and PTV Sports (TV); Tapmad TV and Tamasha (Streaming)
- UAE: CricLife (TV); Starzplay (Streaming)
- USA: Willow TV (TV); Willow App, Sling TV, and ESPN+ (Streaming)
SFU vs TSK Team Previews
San Francisco Unicorns
San Francisco's batting lineup has been the envy of the competition so far. Finn Allen has maintained his trademark aggressive approach, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius has announced himself with two outstanding innings at the top of the order.
Captain Matthew Short continues to provide stability and all-round value, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi has quietly become one of the most dependable batters in the middle order. The likes of Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, and Ravichandran Ashwin add further depth and experience.
The bowling attack has also impressed. Peter Siddle, Ghulam Mudassar, and Brody Couch have consistently struck early, while Ashwin and Hassan Khan offer control through the middle overs. This is a well-balanced side with very few obvious weaknesses.
San Francisco Unicorns Expected Playing 11
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Finn Allen, Matthew Short (c), Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Hammad Azam, Brody Couch, Ghulam Mudassar, Peter Siddle
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Texas Super Kings
Texas have struggled to cope without Faf du Plessis. His absence has left a major hole at the top of the order, and no batter has managed to consistently fill that void.
Smit Patel and Saiteja Mukkamalla have found runs hard to come by, while Rilee Rossouw and Shubham Ranjane have shown promise without converting starts into match-winning innings. Donovan Ferreira and Wiaan Mulder have also failed to make their usual impact.
The bowling attack has lacked consistency. Hardus Viljoen and Amshi de Silva have produced occasional breakthroughs, but Adam Milne and Akeal Hosein have not yet hit the heights expected of them. Unless the batting improves significantly, Texas may struggle to keep pace with San Francisco's firepower.
Texas Super Kings Expected Playing 11
Smit Patel (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Rilee Rossouw, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (c), Wiaan Mulder, Akeal Hosein, Hardus Viljoen, Adam Milne, Amshi de Silva
SFU vs TSK Toss Prediction
With dew expected later in the evening and chasing teams generally enjoying an advantage, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Oakland continues to offer excellent batting conditions. Fast bowlers may find a little movement with the new ball, but that assistance is usually short-lived. Once batters settle in, run-scoring becomes considerably easier.
Big totals are common at this venue, with San Francisco regularly posting scores in excess of 200. Another high-scoring contest could be on the cards.
The weather forecast is ideal, with clear skies, warm temperatures, and no threat of rain.
SFU vs TSK: Who Will Win?
San Francisco enter this match with momentum, confidence, and a clear psychological edge over Texas. Their top order is among the most destructive in the tournament, while their bowling attack has consistently delivered in crucial moments.
Texas still have quality players capable of producing a turnaround, but their recent performances have exposed a lack of consistency with both bat and ball. Until they show signs of improvement, it is difficult to back them against one of the form teams in the competition.
Bet on San Francisco Unicorns to win.
