San Francisco Unicorns continued their remarkable run in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 with a dominant 47-run win over MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, further solidifying their position at the top of the league table.
Riding on their fourth 200-plus total in just five games, the Unicorns delivered a batting masterclass led by Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk. Short, in red-hot form, produced yet another electrifying performance with a fluent 91 off just 43 deliveries, peppered with 14 exquisite boundaries. His innings, struck at a ferocious strike rate, not only kept the scoreboard ticking but set the tone for a formidable total.
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Despite the absence of star opener Finn Allen, the Unicorns didn’t lose momentum. Short found an able partner in Fraser-McGurk, whose 64 off 26 balls included seven towering sixes. The duo’s aggressive approach dismantled the MI New York bowling attack and delighted the Dallas crowd with a display of clean, fearless hitting.
Hassan Khan added the finishing touches with a blistering cameo of 31 off just 9 balls, propelling the Unicorns to a massive 246/4—one of the highest totals in the season so far.
Chasing an uphill target, MI New York came out swinging with openers Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel orchestrating a blazing start. The pair put on a scintillating 119-run partnership in just 9.3 overs, offering a glimmer of hope for the chasing side. However, the momentum shifted when Liam Plunkett dismissed Patel, providing a crucial breakthrough for San Francisco.
That wicket triggered a slowdown in MI New York’s charge. Nicholas Pooran, known for his explosive batting, failed to get going in a knock that lacked his usual flair. With the required run-rate mounting, the Unicorns applied the brakes with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. A five-over period that yielded just three boundaries tightened the grip, leading to a flurry of wickets.
Quinton de Kock’s efforts stood out with a valiant 88, but his dismissal further dented the chase as MI New York’s middle order faltered under pressure. Eventually, they closed their innings at 199/6, well short of the target.
Match Summary:
- San Francisco Unicorns win by 47 runs SFU: 246/4 (Matthew Short 91, Fraser-McGurk 64, Hassan Khan 31*, Kieron Pollard 31/2)
- MINY: 199/6 (Quinton de Kock 70, Monank Patel 60, Kieron Pollard 34, Romario Shephard 30/2, Xavier Bartlett 35/2).
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