MLC 2025, Match 25: San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings full match highlights
San Francisco Unicorns defeated Texas Super Kings by 1 run in Match 25 of MLC 2025, with Matthew Short’s 80 and a composed bowling effort defending a modest total.
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In Match 25 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, the San Francisco Unicorns defeated the Texas Super Kings by 1 run in a nail-biting finish in the last over at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill. Texas Super Kings, winning the toss, chose to bowl first. San Francisco’s innings was anchored by skipper Matthew Short, who played a mature knock under pressure.
San Francisco Unicorns Innings
Batting first, the Unicorns posted 148/6 in 20 overs, led by a gritty 80 off 63 balls from Matthew Short. He found solid support from Hassan Khan, who smashed a quickfire 40 off 25 balls. Texas bowlers kept things under control with Marcus Stoinis leading the way, taking 3/32 in 4 overs, while Akeal Hosein (1/18) and Nandre Burger (1/28) bowled economical spells to restrict the scoring.
Texas Super Kings Innings
In response, the Texas Super Kings were in the chase until the final delivery but fell short, finishing at 147/7 in 20 overs. Donovan Ferreira top-scored with a fluent 39 off 20 balls, while Saiteja Mukkamalla (34 off 29) and Shubham Ranjane (28 off 27) kept hopes alive. However, regular breakthroughs from Romario Shepherd (2/26) and Brody Couch (2/26) applied pressure, and Karima Gore’s tidy 1/25 spell sealed the win for San Francisco in the final over.
See Also: MLC 2025, Match 26: Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas full match highlights
San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings: Match Scorecard
San Francisco Unicorns – 148/6 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short (c) | 80 (63) | Marcus Stoinis | 3/32 (4) |
| Hassan Khan | 40 (25) | Akeal Hosein | 1/18 (4) |
| Romario Shepherd | 13 (14) | Nandre Burger | 1/28 (4) |
Texas Super Kings – 147/7 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Ferreira | 39 (20) | Romario Shepherd | 2/26 (3) |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | 34 (29) | Brody Couch | 2/26 (4) |
| Shubham Ranjane | 28 (27) | Karima Gore | 1/25 (4) |
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