Matthew Short https://www.cricketwinner.com Matthew Short Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:48:16 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[Watch: Matthew Short's dead-ball controversy sparks debate in MLC 2025]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-matthew-short-s-dead-ball-controversy-sparks-debate-in-mlc-2025/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-matthew-short-s-dead-ball-controversy-sparks-debate-in-mlc-2025/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:50:06 GMT

major controversy sparked debate among fans and game lovers when Matthew Short fired a dead delivery to batter Michael Bracewell during the eliminator of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York met each other on July 10, after the former finished in the third position of the points table while New York was in fourth.

The incident happened on the very first ball of the ninth over. The New York side was comfortable in their chase at 49/2 as the left-handed batter, Michael Bracewell, got ready to face the part-time off-spin of Matthew Short, the captain of the Unicorns. It wasn’t a great evening for the side, which couldn’t handle the pressure of the eliminator with the bat.

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Short tried to fire the ball into the leg side of the southpaw, but on his way to the delivery, the ball slipped out of his hands and flew in the air before ending in the backward point region. The batter had no clue of the entire incident as the umpires called the ball dead. Short went back to his bowling mark with a huge smile on his face as the commentators addressed the incident as ‘spot the ball challenge.’

Watch: Matthew Short’s dead-ball drama stuns MLC 2025

The league had its flaws from the start of the season. The fourth-placed side, MI New York, secured their qualification despite winning just three group-stage encounters in 10 fixtures, with a net run-rate of -0.518. They now faced the third-positioned team, which had seven victories in 10 encounters, boasting a net run-rate of +1.330.

Put into bat first, the Unicorns got bundled out for just 131 runs on the board in 19.1 overs. At one point, they were 62/7 in the 12th over. Only Copper Connolly had a double-digit score of 23 besides his name among the top six before Xavier Bartlett displayed his power with the bat, thanks to 44 runs in 24 balls. Trent Boult was excellent with 2/19, while Rushil Ugarkar finished with 3/19.

The chase was not a cakewalk for the New York side. Even after a 43-run opening stand, they kept losing wickets regularly, and their struggling middle order put more pressure on them. Hasan Khan picked 4/30 while Matthew Short, along with his dead-ball stunner, picked 3/22. However, Boult’s unbeaten 22 runs in 13 balls with two sixes in the 19th completed the job.

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-eliminator-sf-vs-ny-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-eliminator-sf-vs-ny-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:45:43 GMT

On Wednesday evening, July 9 (starting at 05:30 IST on July 10), San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (SF vs NY) will be played in the MLC 2025 Eliminator at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.  

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY Probable XIs

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Romario Shephard, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett, Karime Gore

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, George Linde, Ehsan Adil

See Also: San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (SF vs NY): Eliminator, MLC 2025, Match Preview

MLC 2025, Eliminator: SF vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Australian cricketer Matthew Short is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 354 runs in seven innings, with an average of 50.57 and a strike rate of 166.19, including five half-centuries. Also, he picked up three wickets in a match. 

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm fast bowler Xavier Bartlett is the joint leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 17 wickets in 10 games, including two four-fers. In this tournament, he has recorded at least one wicket in eight out of ten innings. 

Nicholas Pooran: Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran has scored 286 runs in 10 innings with an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 135.54, including one century and one half-century. His last five innings scores were 108*, 8, 62*, 30, and 12 runs, respectively. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Trent Boult: New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult has taken 11 wickets in nine games in the MLC 2025, including a match-winning four-wicket haul that helped him to win the Player of the Match award. 

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the second-leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025, as he has scored 368 runs in 10 innings in the tournament. In this tournament, his batting average is 36.80 and his strike rate is 151.44, while hitting four half-centuries. 

Kieron Pollard: Former Caribbean all-rounder Kieron Pollard has scored 265 runs and taken five wickets in the MLC 2025. Apart from his batting average of 44.16, his batting strike rate in the tournament is 176.66, while the right-handed aggressive batter has hit two half-centuries. 

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Match 30: LAS vs SF Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-match-30-las-vs-sf-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-match-30-las-vs-sf-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:09:51 GMT

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns (LAS vs SF) has been scheduled for the 30th match of the MLC 2025 at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill on Sunday evening. 

MLC 2025, Match 30: LAS vs SF Probable XIs

Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Andre Fletcher, Unmukt Chand (wk), Alex Hales, Saif Badar, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder (Captain), Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Corné Dry, Sunil Narine

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Karima Gore

See Also: SF VS LAS Major League Cricket 2025:live streaming details where to watch

MLC 2025, Match 30: LAS vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Despite joining the tournament lately, Matthew Short is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 353 runs in six innings with an average of 58.83 and a strike rate of 169.71, including five half-centuries. He also picked up three wickets during their first meeting against Seattle Orcas.

Unmukt Chand: India U19 WC winning captain and present USA cricketer Unmukt Chand has scored 302 runs in nine innings this tournament with an average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 124.79, including three half-centuries.  

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett is the second leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 16 wickets in nine games. He has recorded two four-fers in this tournament. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Haris Rauf: Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 17 wickets after eight matches. While he has recorded two four-wicket hauls in this competition, he managed to pick up at least one wicket in seven out of eight innings, while he bowled only one wicketless over in his last game. 

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen had a dream start in this tournament, as he has scored 329 runs in eight innings with an average of 41.12 and a strike rate of 225.34. He has hit one century and two half-centuries in this tournament, starting with the 151-run knock. However, in the last four games, he scored 4, 7, 23, and 1 runs, respectively. 

Andre Russell: Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell has scored 126 runs and taken 10 wickets in the MLC 2025. Apart from two three-wicket hauls, his last four innings were 30*, 65, 15, and 9, respectively.

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after WAS vs SEA Match 26]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-points-table-leading-run-scorers-and-wicket-takers-after-was-vs-sea-match-26/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-points-table-leading-run-scorers-and-wicket-takers-after-was-vs-sea-match-26/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:09:29 GMT

In Match 26 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, Washington Freedom produced a comprehensive 8-wicket win over the Seattle Orcas at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill. Washington opted to bowl first, and their bowlers proceeded to destroy the Orcas' batting, skittling them to only 82 runs in just 17.4 overs, which is also the third-lowest team tally in MLC history. Glenn Maxwell led the charge with a brilliant spell of 3/12, well supported by Saurabh Netravalkar (3/13) and Jack Edwards (3/19).

In the run chase, Mukhtar Ahmed’s explosive 36 off 21 balls and Rachin Ravindra’s steady 32* off 23 ensured Washington chased down the modest target in just 9.2 overs, finishing at 86/2.
The win propelled Washington Freedom to the second spot on the points table with 14 points, level with leaders San Francisco Unicorns but behind on Net Run Rate. Seattle’s poor showing saw them remain fourth on the table with 6 points.

while in match 25, the San Francisco Unicorns edged out the Texas Super Kings by 1 run. The close win allowed SFU to stay on top of the standings and also improved their NRR, with SF and WAS winning, TEX down to third place with 12 points.

Updated MLC 2025 Points Table (After Match 26)

POSTeamPlayedWonLostNRNRRPoints
1San Francisco Unicorns (Q)97201.52714
2Washington Freedom (Q)97200.90114
3Texas Super Kings (Q)96301.48512
4Seattle Orcas9360-1.7666
5MI New York8260-0.4844
6Los Angeles Knight Riders8170-1.6772

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 25: San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings full match highlights

Top Performers—MLC 2025 So Far

Most Runs:

  • Matthew Short (SF)—353 runs, SR 169.71
  • Monank Patel (NY)—349 runs, SR 154.42
  • Finn Allen (SF)—329 runs, SR 225.34
  • Faf du Plessis (TEX)—318 runs, SR 175.69
  • Shimron Hetmyer (SEA)—314 runs, SR 215.07

Most Wickets:

  • Haris Rauf (SF)—17 wickets in 28.1 overs
  • Xavier Bartlett (SF)—16 wickets in 32.1 overs
  • Mitchell Owen (WAS)—14 wickets in 26.0 overs
  • Jack Edwards (WAS)—12 wickets in 27.4 overs
  • Noor Ahmad (TEX)—12 12 wickets in 34.0 overs
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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Match 25: San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings full match highlights]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-match-25-san-francisco-unicorns-vs-texas-super-kings-full-match-highlights/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-match-25-san-francisco-unicorns-vs-texas-super-kings-full-match-highlights/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:32:25 GMT

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)

BattingRuns (Balls)BowlingWickets/Runs (Overs)
Matthew Short (c)80 (63)Marcus Stoinis3/32 (4)
Hassan Khan40 (25)Akeal Hosein1/18 (4)
Romario Shepherd13 (14)Nandre Burger1/28 (4)
 

Texas Super Kings – 147/7 (20 Overs)

BattingRuns (Balls)BowlingWickets/Runs (Overs)
Donovan Ferreira39 (20)Romario Shepherd2/26 (3)
Saiteja Mukkamalla34 (29)Brody Couch2/26 (4)
Shubham Ranjane28 (27)Karima Gore1/25 (4)

 

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Match 22: SF vs SEA Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-match-22-sf-vs-sea-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-match-22-sf-vs-sea-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:01:55 GMT

On Tuesday evening (July 2), the San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas (SF vs SEA) match will be played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill during the 22nd match of the MLC 2025. 

MLC 2025, Match 22: SF vs SEA Probable XIs

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch/Liam Plunkett, Carmi le Roux

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen, Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Harmeet Singh, Waqar Salamkheil, Gerald Coetzee, Jasdeep Singh

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for SF vs SEA

MLC 2025, Match 22: SF vs SEA Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Australian star Matthew Short has scored 271 runs in four innings of the MLC 2025 with an average of 67.75 and a strike rate of 192.19, including four half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 61, 91, 52, and 67 runs, respectively. He has also taken three wickets in this tournament. 

Finn Allen: Despite scoring single digits in the last two games, New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen is the second leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 by scoring 305 runs in five innings with an average of 50.83 and a strike rate of 236.43, including one century and two half-centuries. His scores in this competition are 151, 52, 13, 78, 4, and 7 runs, respectively.  

Shimron Hetmyer: West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer has scored 231 runs in five innings with an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 224.27. He produced unbeaten half-centuries in the last two games by scoring 97 not out and 64 not out. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Haris Rauf: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 17 wickets in seven matches, including recording two four-fers and one more three-wicket haul. He picked up at least one wicket in all seven matches of this tournament.  

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett has picked up 14 wickets in seven matches of the MLC 2025, as he is the joint second leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He has recorded two four-wicket hauls in this tournament. 

Aaron Jones: USA cricketer Aaron Jones has scored 156 runs in five innings with an average of 31.20 and a strike rate of 133.33. He has recorded one half-century in this tournament, as he scored 44 and 73 runs in the last two matches, respectively.

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-match-19-was-vs-sf-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/mlc-2025-match-19-was-vs-sf-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 20:19:28 GMT

On Saturday afternoon (June 28), the Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns (WAS vs SF) match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie) during the 19th match of the MLC 2025. 

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF Probable XIs

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Mark Adair, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shephard, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for WAS vs SF

MLC 2025, Match 19: WAS vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Matthew Short: Matthew Short has scored 204 runs in three innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 68.00 and a strike rate of 201.98. He has scored half-centuries in all three games in the competition by scoring 61, 91, and 52 runs, respectively. Also, in the last game, the San Francisco Unicorns captain Short took three wickets for 12 runs in four overs. 

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen is the leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025, where the right-handed batter has scored 298 runs in five innings with an average of 59.60 and a strike rate of 246.28. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, 78, and 4 runs, respectively.  

Mitchell Owen: Mitchell Owen has produced strong all-round performances in the MLC 2025 by scoring 288 runs (average 48.00 and strike rate 211.76), including two half-centuries, and taking nine wickets, including two three-wicket hauls. In the ongoing MLC season, he has scored 30+ runs in five matches and taken at least one wicket in five games. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Haris Rauf: Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf has taken 16 wickets in six matches in the tournament, as he is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025. He has recorded two four-fers in this competition after starting this season with a three-wicket haul. While he picked up at least one wicket in every game, he took at least two wickets in five out of six games of the tournament. 

Jake Fraser-McGurk: Australian youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk has scored 230 runs in six innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 188.52, including two half-centuries. The 23-year-old right-handed batter’s scores in this tournament are 6, 88, 1, 37, 64, and 34 runs, respectively.  

Glenn Maxwell: Australian star Glenn Maxwell has scored 227 runs in six innings of this tournament with an average of 56.75 and a strike rate of 200.88, including one century. His scores in this tournament are 5, 38*, 106*, 16, 20, and 42 runs, respectively. Also, he has taken three wickets in this competition.  

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<![CDATA["Fatah bhi mili, swag bhi dikha!"- SFU Seal Stylish 32 runs Win Over SO in Thrilling MLC 2025 Clash]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/fatah-bhi-mili-swag-bhi-dikha-sfu-seal-stylish-32-runs-win-over-so-in-thrilling-mlc-2025-clash/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/fatah-bhi-mili-swag-bhi-dikha-sfu-seal-stylish-32-runs-win-over-so-in-thrilling-mlc-2025-clash/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:41:26 GMT

San Francisco Unicorns Stay Unbeaten with Dominant Win Over Seattle Orcas

In Match 16 of the Major League Cricket season 2025 , the Seattle Orcas played against San Francisco Unicorn. The Seattle Orcas won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to break the San Francisco Unicorns’ winning streak in this match. But it was the San Francisco Unicorns who once again stole the show and won the easy game, securing their sixth win and holding on to the top spot .

Batting first, the San Francisco Unicorns put up a solid total of 176 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Romario Shepherd was in power-hitting mode, smashing 56 off just 31 balls. Skipper Matthew Short continued his fine form with a quickfire 52 off 29 deliveries, while Jake Fraser-McGurk added momentum with a handy 34 off 21.

Seattle’s bowlers did have their moments Harmeet Singh stood out with figures of 3 for 22, and Gerald Coetzee also impressed with 3 for 34.
Cameron Gannon added one wicket to his name with a spell of 1 for 32.

Chasing 177, Seattle began well but couldn’t hold on under pressure. Shayan Jahangir top-scored with a quick 40 off 22 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer chipped in with 30 from 16 and David Warner made 23.
However, no one stayed long enough to guide the chase.

San Francisco’s bowlers turned up the heat Haris Rauf led the way with 4 for 32, and captain Matthew Short surprised everyone with 3 for 12 in just 2 overs. Romario Shepherd capped off a brilliant all-round performance by picking 2 for 16 in his 3-over spell.

Seattle were bowled out for 144 in 18.2 overs, giving San Francisco a comprehensive 32-run victory and keeping their perfect season alive.

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-match-16-sea-vs-sf-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-match-16-sea-vs-sf-dream11-top-captain-and-vice-captain-choices/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:26:06 GMT

On Wednesday evening (June 25), the Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns (SEA vs SF) match has been scheduled for the 16th fixture of the MLC 2025 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Probable XIs

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Obed McCoy, Jasdeep Singh

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen/Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Cooper Connolly/Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for SEA vs SF

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen missed their last game due to illness, but he is still the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 294 runs in four innings, with an average of 73.50 and a strike rate of 247.05, including one century and two half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, and 78 runs. 

Haris Rauf: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 132 wickets in five matches, including a three-fer and a four-fer. In this tournament, he has picked up at least one wicket in every game and at least two wickets in four out of five matches. 

Matthew Short: San Francisco Unicorns captain Matthew Short has started the MLC 2025 strongly by scoring 61 and 91 runs, respectively. He has a batting strike rate of 211.11 with the help of 15 fours and nine sixes. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Jake Fraser McGurk: Australian cricketer Jake Fraser McGurk has scored 196 runs in five innings in MLC 2025 with an average of 39.20 and a strike rate of 194.05. His scores in this tournament are 6, 88, 1, 37, and 64 runs. 

Kyle Mayers: Caribbean cricketer Kyle Mayers has scored 129 runs in four innings and also has taken one wicket in the MLC 2025. His scores in this tournament are 27, 0, 88, and 14 runs. 

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett has taken nine wickets in five matches, including one four-fer. Also, in their match against MI New York, Bartlett slammed 59 not out off 25 balls with four fours and five sixes. 

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<![CDATA[MLC 2025, Match 14: MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns Full Match Highlights]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-match-14-mi-new-york-vs-san-francisco-unicorns-full-match-highlights/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/mlc-2025-match-14-mi-new-york-vs-san-francisco-unicorns-full-match-highlights/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:33:01 GMT

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.

See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after NY vs SF Match 14

MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns: Match Scorecard

San Francisco Unicorns – 246/4 (20 Overs)

BattingRuns (Balls)BowlingWickets/Runs (Overs)
Matthew Short (c)91 (43)Kieron Pollard2/31 (3)
Jake Fraser-McGurk64 (26)Naveen-ul-Haq1/33 (3.2)
Hassan Khan31 (9)Nosthush Kenjige1/47 (4)

MI New York – 199/6 (20 Overs)

BattingRuns (Balls)BowlingWickets/Runs (Overs)
Quinton de Kock (wk)70 (46)Romario Shepherd2/30 (4)
Monank Patel60 (33)Xavier Bartlett2/35 (4)
Kieron Pollard (c)34 (16)Liam Plunkett1/25 (3)

 

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