Cummins, who has been in stellar form recently, is set to make his debut in the tournament while Fraser-McGurk is a promising talent tipped to make a mark in the Australian limited-overs setup. With the likes of Josh Inglis and Sherfane Rutherford bolstering their middle order, the Unicorns are looking to start the new season on a high note.
Their first opponents, the Los Angeles Knight Riders, also missed out on a final-four spot last season but managed to secure a win in their opening game. Despite key players like Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Jason Roy not firing with the bat, the Knight Riders will be looking to build on their early momentum with another win.
The match between San Francisco Unicorns and Los Angeles Knight Riders is set to take place on Sunday, July 7 at 7.30 PM local time at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The venue has seen pacers finding success in the past, which could play to the strengths of players like Cummins, Haris Rauf, and Liam Plunkett from the Unicorns.
Both teams are expected to field strong XIs with the Unicorns banking on the impressive performances of former Pakistan U19 captain Hassan Khan. The Knight Riders, on the other hand, are unlikely to make any changes to their winning combination from the previous game.
Cricket fans can expect an exciting clash between two competitive teams as they battle it out on the field in the quest for victory in the MLC.