MLC 2025, Match 3: San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Full Match Highlights
San Francisco Unicorns beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 32 runs.
In the 3rd Match of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, the San Francisco Unicorns faced the Los Angeles Knight Riders at the Oakland Coliseum, California. The Knight Riders decided to bowl first, but the Unicorns' aggressive batting and merciless bowling confirmed them a 32-run win, extending their winning streak in the tournament.
San Francisco Unicorns Innings
Batting first, the San Francisco Unicorns dominated with a score of 219/8 in 20 overs. Jake Fraser-McGurk was incredible, hammering 88 off 38 balls, as Finn Allen gave a scintillating start with 52 from 27 balls. Captain Cooper Connolly chipped in with a solid 20 off 18 to steady the middle overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk (3/50 in 4 overs), Ali Khan (2/34), and Tanveer Sangha (1/29) were the wicket-takers for the Knight Riders.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Innings
In response, the Knight Riders were bowled out for 187 in 19.5 overs. Unmukt Chand batted valiantly with 53 off 32, and Matthew Tromp added 41 off 31, while captain Sunil Narine scored 27 off 13 to arouse hope temporarily. But San Francisco bowlers held their cool—Xavier Bartlett took 4/28 in 3.5 overs, and Haris Rauf equaled him with 4/41 from his full share, while Brody Couch supplemented with 1/32, finishing the job with clinical accuracy.
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San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: Match Scorecard
San Francisco Unicorns – 219/8 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 88 (38) | Shadley van Schalkwyk | 3/50 (4) |
| Finn Allen | 52 (27) | Ali Khan | 2/34 (4) |
| Cooper Connolly (c) | 20 (18) | Tanveer Sangha | 1/29 (3) |
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmukt Chand | 53 (32) | Xavier Bartlett | 4/28 (3.5) |
| Matthew Tromp | 41 (31) | Haris Rauf | 4/41 (4) |
| Sunil Narine (c) | 27 (13) | Brody Couch | 1/32 (4) |
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