MLC 2025, Match 16: Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns Full Match Highlights
San Francisco Unicorns defeated Seattle Orcas by 32 runs in Match 16 of MLC 2025, with strong performances from Romario Shepherd and Haris Rauf helping them stay unbeaten.
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In Match 16 of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, Seattle Orcas played hosts to undefeated San Francisco Unicorns at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Seattle won the toss and decided to bowl first, but the Unicorns went from strength to strength with both bat and ball to record their sixth win on the trot and stay comfortably at the top of the table.
San Francisco Unicorns Innings
Batting first, the Unicorns scored a total of 176/8 in 20 overs. Romario Shepherd took charge with a muscular 56 from 31 deliveries, while captain Matthew Short kept his good touch going with a brisk 52 off 29 balls. Jake Fraser-McGurk added a brisk 34 off 21 balls to give the innings momentum. Seattle’s bowlers found some success, with Harmeet Singh (3/22) and Gerald Coetzee (3/34) being the standout performers. Cameron Gannon also chipped in with 1/32.
Seattle Orcas Innings
In reply, Seattle started positively but soon crumbled under pressure. Shayan Jahangir top-scored with 40 off 22 balls, and Shimron Hetmyer contributed a handy 30 from 16. David Warner added 23, but no batter managed to anchor the innings. San Francisco’s bowling attack was ruthless—Haris Rauf once again delivered with 4/32 in 4 overs, while Matthew Short grabbed a surprising 3/12 in 2 overs. Romario Shepherd completed a superb all-round game with 2/16 in his 3-over spell as Seattle were bundled out for 144 in 18.2 overs.
See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after SEA vs SF Match 16
Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns: Match Scorecard
San Francisco Unicorns – 176/8 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romario Shepherd | 56 (31) | Harmeet Singh | 3/22 (4) |
| Matthew Short (c) | 52 (29) | Gerald Coetzee | 3/34 (4) |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 34 (21) | Cameron Gannon | 1/32 (4) |
Seattle Orcas – 144/10 (18.2 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayan Jahangir (wk) | 40 (22) | Haris Rauf | 4/32 (4) |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 30 (16) | Matthew Short | 3/12 (2) |
| David Warner | 23 (20) | Romario Shepherd | 2/16 (3) |
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