MLC 2023: Grand Prairie Stadium ready to host inaugural match of tournament
The landmark event will also feature an array of entertainment and pageantry, including an innings break drone show.
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On Thursday, a historic evening for American cricket will take place before a packed audience in North Texas. Grand Prairie Stadium, the new preeminent cricket venue in the United States, is now sold out for the inaugural Major League Cricket match. At 7:30 p.m., the Texas Super Kings will face the Los Angeles Knight Riders, with both teams featuring international cricket superstars and the finest domestic talent.
The historic event will also include a variety of amusement and pageantry, such as an innings break drone show showcasing the league's six teams, an aerobatic aerial display from a GB1 GameBird, and a post-game fireworks display to cap off the opening night of Grand Prairie Stadium.
Co-founder of Major League Cricket Sameer Mehta stated
"Cricket fans in America will experience a night to remember on Thursday, with a packed Grand Prairie Stadium welcoming the world's finest players for the inaugural match of Major League Cricket. We appreciate the support of the fans and the City of Grand Prairie for believing in this vision. Tickets are selling quickly for the remaining events in North Texas and North Carolina, with sellouts anticipated. We are confident that our teams will put on an incredible display of explosive Twenty20 cricket for the spectators, and we cannot wait for the action to begin!"
The captain of the Texas Super Kings, Faf du Plessis, stated
Since our arrival in Texas, the support for the Texas Super Kings has been tremendous. We cannot wait to represent the Lone Star State in front of a packed audience at Grand Prairie Stadium and be a part of a special night for cricket in America!"
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Captain of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, Sunil Narine, stated
"Thursday night will be historic at Grand Prairie Stadium, as the first ever Major League Cricket game will be played in front of a filled stadium. I have always expressed a desire to represent the Knight Riders wherever they compete. I'm pleased that our long-discussed trip to the United States is finally occurring. It's fantastic to hear that the first game has sold out, and we can't wait to introduce our exciting brand of cricket to American cricket enthusiasts."
Grand Prairie Stadium will host eleven additional matches in the inaugural American professional cricket championship from July 13 to July 30, while Church Street Park in North Carolina will host seven games.
