The third match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) and the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) is to be held at the historic Oakland Coliseum on June 15, 2025. SFU, with Finn Allen and Glenn Maxwell leading them, comes into this match with high spirits and a strong batting order after a record-breaking 269/5 opening match against Washington Freedom. LAKR, led by Sunil Narine, has a well-balanced team with Andre Russell, Nitiesh Kumar, and the spin of Narine to neutralize SFU's firepower on a track that could provide early movement but is batsman-friendly later. 

It's a West Coast derby in this MLC expansion on the U.S. West Coast that will electrify the 12,000-capacity Oakland Coliseum and highlight cricket's expanding presence in America.

Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

The Oakland Coliseum welcomes its inaugural top-level cricket games in MLC 2025, with a drop-in pitch from Nassau County, New York. The pitch provides early support to seamers before becoming a batting-friendly track, as seen in the high-scoring opening game.

• Total Matches: 2
• Batting 1st Won: 2
• Batting 2nd Won: 0
• No Result: 0
• Highest Total: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
• Lowest Total: 146 all out by Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns in 2025
• Lowest Defended: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
• Average 1st Innings Score: 215 (estimated from limited data of two matches, including SFU vs WAS and presumed data of NY vs TEX)

The team batting first will most likely be benefited by the pitch, with the toss deciding the factor in this context. The electric atmosphere, with almost a full house attendance, will add to the magnitude of this match.

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 2: MI New York vs Texas Super Kings Full Match Highlights

Head-to-Head Record: SFU and LAKR

The San Francisco Unicorns and Los Angeles Knight Riders have met each other twice in MLC history, with SFU having a flawless record on the head-to-head count. This head-to-head superiority creates tension, as LAKR aims to upstage the Unicorns at their home ground.

• Total Matches: 2
• SFU Wins: 2
• LAKR Wins: 0
• No Result: 0

Win %: San Francisco Unicorns – 100% (2/2), Los Angeles Knight Riders – 0% (0/2)

SFU's explosive batting effort, spearheaded by Finn Allen's 151 in the opener and complemented by Glenn Maxwell and Haris Rauf's bowling, makes them the favorites, particularly on a high-scoring Oakland pitch. LAKR's hopes depend on all-round depth, and Narine's spin and Russell's power-hitting must come into the fray to upset SFU's momentum. The high-stakes encounter promises enthralling T20 action, pitting the best of the talents and MLC's increasing profile in a historic ground.