The San Francisco Unicorns batters Matt Short and Finn Allen’s knocks has helped the side to post 7-wicket victory against Texas Super Kings in the 10th match of the MLC 2025 on June 21 at Dallas.
Their stellar knocks has helped the side to complete the chase on Saturday’s clash. Deciding to bowl first, San Francisco Unicorns let Texas Super Kings to post 198 runs in their innings. Devon Conway and du Plessis opened the innings while Xavier Bartlett opened the bowling attack.
Despite Conway and Mukkamlla’s dismissal for 23 and 38 runs by Haris Rauf and Bartlett, du Plessis went on to slam a century before being dismissed by Haris Rauf, and Bartlett went on to dismiss Stoinis for 1 run. With Daryl Mitchell and Savage’s 10 and 19 runs, Texas Super Kings scored 198 runs for 5 wickets.
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In the pursuit of chasing the target, San Fancisco Unicorns openers Matt Short and Finn Allen has made a solid partnership making 117 runs for the first wicket. However, Daryl Mitchell provided crucial breakthrough dismissing Short for 61 runs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk went on to join Finn Allen leading the side towards victory. Milne got the second breakthrough dismissing Finn Allen for 78 runs.
However, with Jake Fraser-McGurk’s 37 runs, Hassan Khan and Sanjay Krishnamurthi has helped the side to post a quick victory. They completed the chase with 25 balls to spare.
Matt Short was named as the Player of the Match. “This award should go to Faf or Finn, they played a lot better than me today if I’m being honest. First game as captain, first game in a while actually so glad to take the win.”
“The wicket felt quite nice, and nice to keep the season riding. (On the last five overs of Super Kings innings) They are world class bowlers, all of them kept their head after the Super Kings were off to a flier.”
“Did a job towards the end. (On Corey Anderson’s fitness) There’s always hope but I think he’s most likely ruled out for the season,” concluded Matt Short.
By this victory, San Francisco Unicorns secured four wins and topped the MLC 2025 points table. San Francisco Unicorns will play their next match against MI New York on June 24 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium.
