TSK vs SF 4th MLC Match Highlights Texas Super Kings suffered a 7-wicket defeat against San Francisco Unicorns in the 4th Match of the Major League Cricket 2026 at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. SF chased down 153 with 13 balls remaining to strengthen their position in the points table, while TSK slipped further after posting 152/9 in their 20 overs.
TSK vs SF Major League Cricket 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The match was broadcast across multiple global regions with official league partners providing live coverage.
- Pakistan: A Sports, Tapmad
- India: JioCinema, Sports18
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports (Australia) / Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- Sri Lanka: Broadcast details may vary by region
- Nepal: Broadcast details may vary by region
- MENA: CricLife, Starzplay
- Worldwide: Matches also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
The contest at Grand Prairie Stadium began with San Francisco Unicorns winning the toss and opting to field first, banking on early movement under lights and the chasing advantage in Dallas conditions. The surface offered reasonable bounce but remained true, allowing batters to play through the line once set, though early wickets proved decisive in shaping Texas Super Kings’ innings.
Texas Super Kings, led by Texas Super Kings, endured an inconsistent start as they lost quick wickets inside the powerplay. Faf du Plessis fell early, followed by Saiteja Mukkamalla, leaving the top order under immediate pressure. Despite the setbacks, Rilee Rossouw attempted to stabilize the innings with a controlled approach, ensuring TSK did not completely collapse in the opening phase.
San Francisco Unicorns, represented by San Francisco Unicorns, struck at regular intervals through their pace attack. Peter Siddle and Brody Couch extracted key breakthroughs, preventing any prolonged partnerships. The early dismissals forced TSK into a rebuilding phase, with Milind Kumar and Rossouw briefly steadying the innings before further wickets disrupted momentum.
The middle overs saw a fluctuating battle between consolidation and collapse. Rossouw’s 36 off 29 balls provided the most stability, while Milind Kumar added a brisk 17, but neither was able to convert starts into a dominant partnership. San Francisco’s bowling unit maintained discipline, with Matthew Short and Ghulam Mudassar applying control through the middle phase.
Shubham Ranjane and Wiaan Mulder both departed after brief contributions, and despite Donovan Ferreira’s 21-run effort, run flow remained inconsistent. Run-outs further compounded their struggles, halting any momentum they attempted to build.
The death overs provided some resistance through Hardus Viljoen’s unbeaten 33 and a late cameo from Nandre Burger. Their partnership helped Texas push towards a fighting total, but the lack of earlier stability meant they were restricted to 152/9 in 20 overs. San Francisco’s bowlers maintained composure, with Siddle’s three-wicket spell proving particularly impactful in controlling the scoring rate at the death.
Chasing 153, San Francisco Unicorns began explosively with Finn Allen striking early boundaries before falling cheaply. However, the innings quickly stabilized through Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who anchored the chase with exceptional control. His partnerships ensured that the required rate never spiraled beyond reach, even as Texas attempted to apply pressure through breakthroughs.
Matthew Short played a crucial supporting role, accelerating with a quick 31 off 19 balls, counterattacking during a phase where TSK briefly threatened to regain control. His dismissal came after a well-paced innings that kept San Francisco ahead in the chase equation. Connor Esterhuizen then added further stability before also falling at a key moment.
Pretorius remained the defining force of the chase, timing his innings perfectly and rotating strike effectively while punishing loose deliveries. His unbeaten 69 off 55 deliveries ensured there were no late complications, even as Sanjay Krishnamurthi contributed a useful finishing hand to guide the side home.
The chase concluded comfortably in 17.5 overs as San Francisco reached 153/3, sealing a dominant 7-wicket win with 13 balls remaining. Texas’ bowling unit struggled to build sustained pressure despite early efforts from Nandre Burger and Amshi de Silva, as San Francisco’s controlled batting depth proved decisive in the final outcome.
Toss Winner
San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
The defining phase of the match came during San Francisco Unicorns’ chase when Lhuan-dre Pretorius anchored the innings with an unbeaten 69, absorbing pressure after early wickets and ensuring the required rate never escalated beyond control, effectively neutralizing Texas Super Kings’ bowling efforts.
Star Performer / MVP
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 69 off 55 balls, anchoring the chase and guiding San Francisco Unicorns to a comfortable win with steady control and timely shot selection.
Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns Match Summary
Team | Score |
|---|---|
Texas Super Kings | 152/9 (20 ov) |
San Francisco Unicorns | 153/3 (17.5 ov) |
Result | San Francisco Unicorns won by 7 wickets (13 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Mitchell Owen 216 |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Ottneil Baartman 8 |
TSK vs SF Playing XI
Texas Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Rilee Rossouw, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Wiaan Mulder, Donovan Ferreira, Mohammad Mohsin, Hardus Viljoen, Amshi de Silva, Nandre Burger
San Francisco Unicorns: Finn Allen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Short, Connor Esterhuizen, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Hammad Azam, Brody Couch, Ghulam Mudassar, Peter Siddle
FAQs – Yesterday’s Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns 4th Match (Jun 20, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns match?
A1: Yesterday (June 20, 2026), 4th Match, San Francisco Unicorns defeated Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets.
Texas Super Kings scored 152/9 in 20 overs, while San Francisco Unicorns chased 153/3 in 17.5 overs.
Texas were restricted despite contributions from Rilee Rossouw and Hardus Viljoen, while San Francisco were led by Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ unbeaten knock.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Lhuan-dre Pretorius was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 69 off 55 balls, which anchored San Francisco Unicorns’ successful chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Texas Super Kings, Hardus Viljoen top-scored with 33 runs. For San Francisco Unicorns, Lhuan-dre Pretorius led the batting with an unbeaten 69.