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Major League Cricket (MLC) is making history this week with the first USA Pro season starting in Grand Prairie.
The Texas Super Kings open the season against the Los Angeles Knight Riders in front of a sellout crowd at the newly renovated 7,200-seat Grand Prairie Stadium at 19:30 tomorrow, July 13.
The historic night will feature a variety of entertainment, including a drone show showcasing the league’s six teams, an aerobatic display by the GB1 GameBird aircraft and a post-game fireworks display.
What is cricket?
The sport was created in England in 1725 and is widely played around the world. Cricket is similar to baseball in that it is a bat and ball game played between two teams. Teams can score runs by hitting a ball thrown by a player of the opposing team over the boundary.
If you need a better explanation (because we did) Watch this video.
The style of cricket played is called Twenty twenty one of the three current forms of cricket recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the highest international level.
What will the season look like?
A total of 19 games will be played over two weeks, with 11 in Grand Prairie and eight in North Carolina.
Six teams from Texas, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, New York and San Francisco will compete in a 15-game, round-robin bracket stage, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs to determine the eventual champion.
The MLC Championship finals will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium on Sunday, July 30.
How can I follow the home team?
The Texas Super Kings call the stadium at 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. Home. The place was originally used by Texas AirHogs minor league baseball team from 2008-2020.
Tickets are going fast, and upcoming games have a high chance of selling out. Fans are encouraged buy tickets now to secure the best seats and ticket prices.
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