MLC 2025, Match 14: MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns Full Match Highlights

In match 14 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, MI New York played against San Francisco Unicorns at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. MI New York won the toss and decided to bowl first, but that move turned out to be costly as the Unicorns set up a huge total and dominated with bat and ball to keep their perfect record intact.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

Batting first, the San Francisco Unicorns set the stadium ablaze with a stroke-packed performance, ending at 246/4 from their 20 overs. Captain Matthew Short steered his team to the cause from the front with a stunning 91 from a mere 43 balls, firing the boundary with strokeplay of a fierce intent. Jake Fraser-McGurk maintained his good touch with a scintillating 64 off 26 deliveries, while Hassan Khan gave the finishing touches with a brisk 31 off just 9 deliveries. MI New York's bowling attack was sliced to ribbons, with Kieron Pollard taking 2/31 in 3 overs, while Naveen ul Haq (1/33) and Nosthush Kenjige (1/47) took one wicket each but conceded runs heavily.

MI New York Innings

Chasing an enormous target of 247, MI New York got off to a competitive start. Quinton de Kock played a lone warrior’s role with a valiant 70 off 46 deliveries, supported well by Monank Patel, who struck 60 off 33 balls. Kieron Pollard tried to accelerate late in the innings with 34 from 16, but the required rate kept mounting. The Unicorns kept striking at regular intervals, with Romario Shepherd picking 2/30 and Xavier Bartlett 2/35. Liam Plunkett also chipped in with a tidy 1/25. MI New York finished at 199/6, falling short by 47 runs.