MLC 2026 Points Table and Full Tournament Schedule

The fourth edition of Major League Cricket commenced in the United States with high-scoring encounters, placing the Texas Super Kings at the summit of the early standings. Powered by an unbeaten century from skipper Faf du Plessis, the Texas franchise secured a crucial opening victory to claim two points.

Major League Cricket started off its latest edition with a bang. Six franchises are currently competing for the ultimate domestic crown in American cricket. The participating teams include the Los Angeles Knight Riders, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, Washington Freedom, San Francisco Unicorns, and the returning MI New York.

The premier T20 tournament, which is hosted in the US, started off its fourth edition with a high stakes game between the Seattle Orcas and the Texas Super Kings. This opening fixture set a high bar for the remainder of the summer season.

The Seattle Orcas set up a massive total of 220 runs during their first innings. However, the Super Kings, led by Faf du Plessis, managed to cross the victory line with ease. The chasing side completed the daunting task with significant overs to spare.

Du Plessis scored an unbeaten 113 off 52 deliveries to guide his team to victory. His explosive innings anchored the run chase and dismantled the opposing bowling attack, securing an immediate net run rate advantage for his franchise.

The Los Angeles Knight Riders managed to beat the San Francisco Unicorns by 7 wickets. Los Angeles executed a disciplined bowling performance before chasing down the target comfortably.

After a defeat in their first fixture, the Seattle Orcas eked out a win in a high-scoring clash against Washington Freedom. The narrow victory allowed the Seattle franchise to bounce back rapidly in the tournament standings.

With the tournament just in its starting stage, fans have a lot of exciting fixtures to look forward to over the coming weeks. The compressed schedule promises intense rivalries as teams battle for playoff positions.

Global cricket stars like Sunil Narine, Marco Jansen, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer, Tim Seifert, and Keshav Maharaj will be part of the MLC 2026. Their presence elevates the international profile of the American league.

Ravichandran Ashwin will make his debut for a T20 league other than the IPL with the MLC. His signing represents a landmark moment for the growth of professional cricket in the United States.

A member of the San Francisco Unicorns, Ashwin did not feature as part of the playing XI in the team’s first game. Team management opted for a different spin combination during their opening tournament appearance.

Major League Cricket 2026: Points Table

Texas Super Kings lead the table with 2 points after their win over the Seattle Orcas. Their superior net run rate places them at the top of the early configurations.

The Los Angeles Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas also have 2 points each. Seattle has played one extra game compared to the other leading franchises.

Two-time champions MI New York have yet to play a game. The defending titleholders are scheduled to begin their campaign slightly later than the rest of the field.

Their first fixture is on June 21 (which corresponds to June 22 for television viewers in India).

Major League Cricket 2026: Schedule

The tournament started on June 18 (which translated to June 19 for viewers in India). Games are scheduled across multiple primary American cricket venues.

Both the Qualifier and Eliminator 1 games will take place in Oakland on July 15 (July 16 in India). These matches initiate the knockout phase of the championship.

The Eliminator 2 will be held on July 16 (July 17 in India) and the final on July 18 (July 19 in India). The championship match concludes the month-long tournament.

How To Watch Major League Cricket Live In India?

Fans can watch the live telecast of all the MLC 2026 games live on the Star Sports Network. The broadcaster provides comprehensive high-definition coverage of every match.

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