SF vs LAS

[WATCH] MLC 2025: Former India captain smashes half century in SF vs LAS match

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:34:58 GMT

Former India U19 World Cup skipper and current USA international Unmukt Chand produced a fine performance for the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in the third game of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season. The game, played on Sunday, June 15, at the Oakland Coliseum in California, witnessed Chand producing a classy half-century while chasing an intimidating target set by SF.

Pursuing 220 LAS lost early as Alex Hales was sent back to the pavilion for a mere six runs. Unmukt Chand came in at no. three and stabilized the innings despite the loss of Andre Fletcher for 19. Chand put together a brisk 46-run stand with Nitish Kumar, who made 18 runs. Chand later put together 33 more runs with Matthew Tromp. Chand’s knock of 53 off 32 deliveries, featuring four boundaries and four sixes, kept LAS in the hunt.

However, despite a few late cameos, the Knight Riders fell short. Matthew Tromp scored 41 off 31, and skipper Sunil Narine struck a brisk 27 off 13 balls. But the lower and middle order were unable to carry it through, with Andre Russell dismissed for a two-ball duck. LAS were bowled out for 187 in 19.5 overs, losing the game by 32 runs. Xavier Bartlett and Haris Rauf dominated the Unicorns' attack, claiming four wickets each.

Allen-Fraser-McGurk Duo Lays the Foundation

Earlier in the match, SF were sent to bat and lost Tim Seifert early for a mere five. But Finn Allen and Jake Fraser-McGurk run riot over LAS bowlers with a blistering 121-run partnership off just 55 balls. Allen scored 52 off 27 balls, while Fraser-McGurk illuminated the stadium with a scorching 88 off 38 balls, striking two fours and a whopping 11 sixes.

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Down the order, Cooper Connolly contributed 20 not out off 18, and Haris Rauf came in with 16* off 7 to take SF to a dominant 219/8. In the LAS bowling department, Shadley van Schalkwyk picked up three wickets. ed up three wickets.

MLC 2025, Match 3: San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Full Match Highlights

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:21:07 GMT

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.

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)

Los Angeles Knight Riders – 187/10 (19.5 Overs)

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)

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

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:04:49 GMT

The first game of Major League Cricket 2025 will be between the San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders. There are a lot of exciting players from both countries and around the world on both teams, and this game should set the tone for the tournament. The game will take place in California at the storied Oakland Coliseum. As the league promises exciting action, big sixes, clever bowling, and the emergence of young stars, fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball

Match Details – SFU vs LAKR, MLC 2025

Match: San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
Date: June 15, 2025
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Venue: Oakland Coliseum, California
Tournament: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025

Where to watch

India: Star Sports/ Disney+ Hotstar (app + website)
USA & Canada: Willow TV
Australia: Channel 7
New Zealand: Sky NZ
Middle East & North Africa: Cricbuzz app/website
Caribbean: ESPN

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SFU vs LAKR Probable Playing XIs:

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Cooper Connolly, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf

Los Angeles Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, Unmukt Chand (wk), Sherfane Rutherford/ Rovman Powell, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar/ Shadley van Schalkwyk, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Anrich Nortje, Ali Khan, Karthik Gattepalli

SF VS LAS Major League Cricket 2025:Players to watch out for

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:59:03 GMT

Match Details – SFU vs LAKR, MLC 2025

Match: San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
Date: June 15, 2025
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Venue: Oakland Coliseum, California
Tournament: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025

San Francisco Unicorns:

Finn Allen: a fearless opener who can get the powerplay off to a fast start.
Jake Fraser-McGurk: aggressive intent and strokeplay of a young gun.
Corey Anderson (c): A seasoned all-around player with finishing and leadership abilities.
Haris Rauf: renowned for his pace variations and lethal yorkers.
Tim Seifert: a quick, versatile batsman-wicketkeeper who rotates strikes effectively.

Los Angeles Knight Riders

Andre Russell: T20 superstar is known for his clutch bowling and huge six-hitting.
Sunil Narine: Mystery spinner and possible pinch-hitter in the top order
Alex Hales is a seasoned opening batsman who has a talent for creating short innings.
Jason Holder (c): A balanced all-rounder and dependable captain.
Anrich Nortje: Even the best batters can be troubled by a fast-paced player.

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SFU vs LAKR Probable Playing XIs:

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Cooper Connolly, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf

Los Angeles Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

SF VS LAS Major League Cricket 2025:Players battle to watch out for

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:46:49 GMT

Match Details – SFU vs LAKR, MLC 2025

Match: San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
Date: June 15, 2025
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Venue: Oakland Coliseum, California
Tournament: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025

Anrich Nortje vs. Finn Allen: In a fierce top-order match, power-hitter Allen squares off against express pacer Nortje.

Andre Russell vs. Corey Anderson: In the middle overs, two strong all-around players who can both alter the course of the match with bat or ball square off.

Tim Seifert vs. Sunil Narine: Narine's erratic spin will put Seifert's aggressive batting to the test.

Alex Hales vs. Haris Rauf: A matchup between a speedster and a stroke maker; Rauf's quickness may cause problems for the seasoned English opener.

Jason Holder vs. Liam Plunkett: A matchup between two seasoned fighters who can exert control and make breakthroughs during pivotal moments.

Sherfane Rutherford/Rovman Powell vs. Xavier Bartlett: A test of nerves versus young pace and explosive middle-order hitting.

ALSO READ: ICC declines India’s request to host upcoming WTC final: Report

SFU vs LAKR Probable Playing XIs:

San Francisco Unicorns Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Cooper Connolly, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf

Los Angeles Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

SF vs LAS : Match 03 Weather and Pitch Report – MLC 2025

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:19:28 GMT

The San Francisco Unicorns (SF) will play against the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) on June 15, 2025, in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, which is the 3rd T20 match that will be played at Oakland Coliseum, California, United States. The match will begin at 02:30 AM IST on June 15, 2025, making for an early morning match for both teams.

Match Details

Date: June 15, 2025
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Location: Oakland Coliseum, California, United States
Win% Batting first: 100%
Win% Bowling first: 0%

Weather Report

Oakland is forecasted to be cool and a bit humid, with a temperature of around 18.5 degrees C. There is a 0% chance of any rain, so interruptions are unlikely. The forecast also shows moderate humidity at 80%, and light winds should not have an impact on play.

Temperature: 18.5 °C
Winds: Light Breeze—has no real bearing on the play.
Precipitation: 0% chance of rain—no delays are likely.
Humidity: Moderate (60%)—Should have no significant bearing on either player or ball control.

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Oakland Coliseum is balanced, indicatively providing good performance for batters and bowlers alike. Often the pitch offers up good pace and bounce and is more favorable to fast bowlers, particularly early and in cool conditions around the mornings. Batters will be able to play any shot once settled, but the surface will slow down as play continues; therefore, spinners may become more effective as the game type shifts to day/night. The boundaries are average length and provide an equitable contest between bat and ball.

Bowlers: likely assistance for pacers early, whereas spinners will become more effective later.
Spinners: Most likely to be effective during the middle and later overs.
Field Size: average boundary length for balanced and an equitable contest for batters and bowlers

Venue Records

Highest Team: 269 / 5 by SF vs WAS
Lowest Team: 146 / 10 by WAS vs SF
Average First Innings Score: Approx. 269 Runs

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MLC 2025, SF vs LAS Match 3: Oakland Coliseum cricket stadium stats and Head to Head

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The third match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) is to be held at the historic Oakland Coliseum on June 15, 2025. SF, with Finn Allen and Glenn Maxwell leading them, comes into this match with high spirits and a strong batting order after a record-breaking 269/5 opening match against Washington Freedom. LAS, led by Sunil Narine, has a well-balanced team with Andre Russell, Nitiesh Kumar, and the spin of Narine to neutralize SF's firepower on a track that could provide early movement but is batsman-friendly later.

It's a West Coast derby in this MLC expansion on the U.S. West Coast that will electrify the 12,000-capacity Oakland Coliseum and highlight cricket's expanding presence in America.

SF v LAS: Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

The Oakland Coliseum welcomes its inaugural top-level cricket games in MLC 2025, with a drop-in pitch from Nassau County, New York. The pitch provides early support to seamers before becoming a batting-friendly track, as seen in the high-scoring opening game.

Total Matches: 2
Batting 1st Won: 2
Batting 2nd Won: 0
No Result: 0
Highest Total: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
Lowest Total: 146 all out by Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns in 2025
Lowest Defended: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
Average 1st Innings Score: 215 (estimated from limited data of two matches, including SF vs WAS and presumed data of NY vs TEX)

The team batting first will most likely be benefited by the pitch, with the toss deciding the factor in this context. The electric atmosphere, with almost a full house attendance, will add to the magnitude of this match.

SF vs LAS: Head-to-Head Record

The San Francisco Unicorns and Los Angeles Knight Riders have met each other twice in MLC history, with SF having a flawless record on the head-to-head count. This head-to-head superiority creates tension, as LAS aims to upstage the Unicorns at their home ground.

Total Matches: 2
SF Wins: 2
LAS Wins: 0
No Result: 0

Win %: San Francisco Unicorns – 100% (2/2), Los Angeles Knight Riders – 0% (0/2)

SF's explosive batting effort, spearheaded by Finn Allen's 151 in the opener and complemented by Glenn Maxwell and Haris Rauf's bowling, makes them the favorites, particularly on a high-scoring Oakland pitch. LAS's hopes depend on all-round depth, and Narine's spin and Russell's power-hitting must come into the fray to upset SF's momentum. The high-stakes encounter promises enthralling T20 action, pitting the best of the talents and MLC's increasing profile in a historic ground.