Highlights: San Francisco Unicorn Registers a dominant victory for Mi New York at MLC 2025
Gran Prairie Stadium witnessed an inspiring display of T20 cricket on Monday as the San Francisco Unicorns continued their impressive run. Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025defeated Mi New York in match 14 with 47 runs. This high-scoring encounter has a wealth of explosive batting and important breakthroughs that solidified the Unicorn’s position as a formidable force in the tournament.
The Mi New York captain won the toss and was first selected for the bowl. This was a decision that initially seemed strategically sound, taking into account the venue’s history. However, there are other plans in the San Francisco Unicorn batting lineup, as MI New York bowlers got caught up in an immediate and relentless attack set the stage for a record-breaking total.
San Francisco Unicorn Batting Master Class
The San Francisco Unicorns’ innings were nothing but spectacular. Matthew Short. As he left the bat, Short showed incredible aggression and accuracy from the start, and easily dismantled the Mi New York Bowling Attack. His 91 innings ran with just 43 deliveries. It is a testament to his power-hit ability, decorated with an astounding 9-four and five towering sixes sailing to the stands. Short’s furious start provided the perfect platform and set the sc fever pace for the innings.
Matt Short flirts with that century 😩Cricket Titan Kieron Pollard took out 91 runs. 🚫 pic.twitter.com/lkvhvlm40o
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In addition to Mi New York’s anguish, Jake Fraser-Mcgurk joined the party, matching Short’s strength with a breathtaking cameo. Fraser-Mcgurk hit 64 runs in innings that featured one atrocity, including one four and an astonishing seven-six. The duo’s partnership was a fearless blow sight, driving the Unicorn score at an astonishing speed.
Fraser McGurk’s 50 this season!
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Even after their departure, the momentum did not diminish. Sanjay Krishnamurthy played an important support role, contributing 27 runs from 16 balls in two Sixes, maintaining pressure. The innings were given sensational prosperity by Hassan Khan. Hassan Khan surprised just nine deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes to push the San Francisco unicorn to the mammoth 246 and the mammoth 246 in the allocated 20 overs.
sfu set a massive target of 267 on the mini!
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For MI New York, the bowling unit faced a difficult battle with such an onslaught. Kieron Pollard was able to secure two wickets in 31 runs from three overs and showed off his experience in tough situations, with Naveen Ulhak claiming a lonely wicket, while the other bowlers had a great deal of trouble keeping the flow of the run. We found that Northush Kenjige (1/47) and Trent Boult (0/44) emphasized the unicorn batting control.
MI New York’s brave chase is short
Faced with 247 huge targets, New York needed extraordinary effort, and their openers Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel responded with immeasurable courage and skill. Known for his offensive style, Decock made 46 balls that made a fluent 70 run, hitting eight four balls and two sixes. He found an equally aggressive partner in Monank. He played 60 major innings from 33 deliveries, including the 10th and the crucial six.
Amazing innings from Quinton de Kock – 50 up!
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Their partnership kept MI New York on the hunt during power plays and early middle overs, providing a faint glow of hope.
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However, the immeasurable pressure of pursuits began to fall victim to. Once the opening stands broke, subsequent batters found it difficult to maintain the required astronomical execution rate. Usually a destructive force, Nicholas Forlan struggled to accelerate, managing only 15 runs from 17 balls.
🙌 And…it’s out! A successful review of SFU!
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Despite Kieron Pollard’s late accusations, he scored a Quickfire 34 running 34 times from 16 balls (3 Fours, 2 Sives), but the task turned out to be too formidable. Mi New York eventually ran short, finishing the innings with six in 20 overs and succumbed to the pressure to chase such a high score.
The San Francisco Unicorns continue their winning start of the season, winning with 47 runs🌟🏏#cricket #MLC2025 #matthewshort pic.twitter.com/x6nb5xjvrz
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The San Francisco Unicorn bowler offered key breakthroughs at key times despite acknowledging a large number of runs. Xavier Bartlett and Romario Shepherd were particularly effective, each picking up two important wickets to disrupt Mi New York’s tracking. Haris Rauf and Liam Plunkett also contributed to the wickets, ensuring that the unicorns remained in control throughout the two innings.
Comprehensive 47-run victory It highlighted the exceptional shape and batting depth of the San Francisco unicorn. Matthew Short’s outstanding all-round contributions, particularly his destructive batting, won him a match-winning player.