Xavier Bartlett

"Jeet ka andaaz bhi classy tha " – Fans erupt as SFU edge past MINY by 3 wickets in MLC 2025 thriller

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:19:35 GMT

In Match 6 of the 2025 MLC 2025 Season, the San Francisco Unicorns played against MI New York at Oakland Coliseum, California. San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and decided to bowl first. In a close score set by MI New York, the Unicorns also successfully chased down the score, clinching a thrilling 3-wicket win with five balls to spare.

MI New York scored 182/7 in their 20 innings after batting first. Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 63 runs off 38 balls. His innings showed great aggressive intent in helping MI New York to a defendable score, and he was well supported by Kieron Pollard (30 off 16) and Sunny Patel (20 off 11). Among the bowlers for the Unicorns, Haris Rauf and Carmi le Roux each took two wickets and returned 2/24 and 2/34 respectively. Hassan Khan added 2/54 for his 4 overs.

Pursuing 183, the Unicorns made a good beginning with Xavier Bartlett thrashing 59 off only 25 balls. He was well aided by Hassan Khan, who hit 43 from 17 balls to sustain the momentum. Tim Seifert's calm 33 from 27 in the middle overs kept the run chase on course. Though MI New York struggled to counter with Naveen ul Haq (2/28) and Ehsan Adil (2/43), the Unicorns kept calm and made it to the target in 19.1 overs, scoring 188/7.

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Twitter reactions after SFU wins 6th match of MLC 2025

- Unbeaten in this tournament (3/3)
- Unbeaten v MINY in H2H (3/3)
- First team to chase 180+ in Oakland - Coliseum
- Won the game with top order failing from 42/4 with JFM, Fin Allen, Connolly in the dug out
- 50 scored by no 8

REMEMBER THE NAME
SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS 🥶🥵🔥 pic.twitter.com/97J22BXUtm
— Jacob Martin (@Leg_shift_D) June 16, 2025

San Francisco Unicorns needs 89 Runs in 10 Overs to win. #MLC25 pic.twitter.com/wnKT70i0Gp
— Cric Updates (@CricUpdate58494) June 16, 2025

A proper thriller at The Coliseum 🏟

Read the match report 👇https://t.co/dBT6PrjAhi pic.twitter.com/mcLyazeBKn
— San Francisco Unicorns (@SFOUnicorns) June 16, 2025

Fuck this @MINYCricket team
You are a disgrace to New York
No intention to win. Giving out run outs deliberately and misfielding. Stuffs you could avoid easily.
If you don’t want to play fairly do a favor and call the team off. The least you can do is not humiliate the city with…
— Inferno (@inferno_speaks) June 16, 2025

Bartlett single handedly finished the game for Sanfrancise unicorns 😎

What a finish man ☺️

MI NY lost back to back matches pic.twitter.com/wXlqlj6SLz
— Prakash (@definitelynot05) June 16, 2025

Xavier Bartlett of San Francisco Unicorns appeals for the wicket of Quinton De Kock of MI New York during match 6 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York held at the Oakland Coliseum in California , Unites States of America @MLCricket pic.twitter.com/W3u06d3ECJ
— Sportzpics (@sportzpics) June 16, 2025

Well there goes the chance for SF Unicorns . Teams just can’t chase here & we should keep that in mind #MLC2025
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) June 16, 2025

MLC 2025, Match 6: San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York Full Match Highlights

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:49:20 GMT

In Match 6 of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, the San Francisco Unicorns played against MI New York at Oakland Coliseum, California. San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and decided to bowl first. In a close score set by MI New York, the Unicorns also successfully chased down the score, clinching a thrilling 3-wicket win with five balls to spare.

MI New York Innings

MI New York scored 182/7 in their 20 innings after batting first. Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 63 runs off 38 balls. His innings showed great aggressive intent in helping MI New York to a defendable score, and he was well supported by Kieron Pollard (30 off 16) and Sunny Patel (20 off 11). Among the bowlers for the Unicorns, Haris Rauf and Carmi le Roux each took two wickets and returned 2/24 and 2/34 respectively. Hassan Khan added 2/54 for his 4 overs.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

Pursuing 183, the Unicorns made a good beginning with Xavier Bartlett thrashing 59 off only 25 balls. He was well aided by Hassan Khan, who hit 43 from 17 balls to sustain the momentum. Tim Seifert's calm 33 from 27 in the middle overs kept the run chase on course. Though MI New York struggled to counter with Naveen ul Haq (2/28) and Ehsan Adil (2/43), the Unicorns kept calm and made it to the target in 19.1 overs, scoring 188/7.

San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 182/7 (20 Overs)

Batting	Runs (Balls)	Bowling	Wickets/Runs (Overs)
Quinton de Kock	63 (38)	Haris Rauf	2/24 (4)
Kieron Pollard	30 (16)	Carmi le Roux	2/34 (4)
Sunny Patel	20 (11)	Hassan Khan	2/54 (4)

San Francisco Unicorns – 188/7 (19.1 Overs)

Batting	Runs (Balls)	Bowling	Wickets/Runs (Overs)
Xavier Bartlett	59 (25)	Naveen-ul-Haq	2/28 (4)
Hassan Khan	43 (17)	Ehsan Adil	2/43 (4)
Tim Seifert	33 (27)	Nosthush Kenjige	1/29 (4)

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)

IPL 2025: Why are Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett not playing in today KKR vs PBKS match?

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:56:53 GMT

During the current IPL 2025 season, today's clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has attracted maximum attention. However, two star players - Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett - are missing from the PBKS playing XI, leaving many fans curious.

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Why Marcus Stoinis Is Not Playing for PBKS Against KKR

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been a key player for PBKS this season. His hard-hitting in the middle order and his capability of bowling cameo overs make him a key asset. Yet, in today's match between PBKS and KKR, the team management thought to include Glenn Maxwell in the playing XI in place of him.

The primary reason for Stoinis' absence is team strategy and overseas player restrictions. Only four overseas players can be in the playing XI according to IPL rules, and PBKS have chosen Maxwell, who provides big-hitting talent along with spin-bowling a strategic decision given KKR's batting prowess.

There is no injury issue for Marcus Stoinis; he has merely been rotated out to suit the team's match strategy for today's vital match.

Why Xavier Bartlett Is Not Taking the Field Today

Xavier Bartlett, the Australian pace sensation who impressed on his IPL debut, also missed out today. While no statement has officially hinted at a trouble or injury, it seems like his absence yet again is owing to overseas player restrictions and strategy changes.

PBKS has managed their overseas players very carefully this season, there was just no space left for Bartlett today. The management must have gone for an experienced set to tackle KKR's dynamic batting lineup.

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Punjab Kings' Strategy for Today's Match

The Punjab Kings management made these changes to optimize their strengths against a strong KKR lineup. Maxwell's addition is likely to strengthen the middle order and add more bowling options, something that might be significant on the Eden Gardens track.

Fans need not worry that Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett are no longer integral parts of the PBKS team and will be back in future games based on situations and opposition.

WATCH: Xavier Bartlett’s comedic overthrow that left everyone laughing in PBKS vs KKR

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:42:18 GMT

In a surprising moment during the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 15, Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett committed a costly fielding error that gifted five extra runs to the opposition. The incident occurred at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur and added unexpected drama to what was already a high-intensity encounter.

The blunder unfolded in the 8th over of KKR’s innings, right after Ajinkya Rahane had been dismissed. Venkatesh Iyer, stepping in next, nudged Yuzvendra Chahal’s first delivery towards backward square-leg for a routine single. Bartlett, positioned at fine-leg, quickly intercepted the ball and looked to return it sharply to the wicketkeeper.

However, what followed stunned everyone. In his haste to release the throw, Bartlett lost grip of the ball, causing it to slip awkwardly out of his hand and roll all the way to the boundary. The unexpected error not only drew gasps from the crowd but also handed KKR five bonus runs, making it a moment to forget for the bowler and a turning point in the intensity of the match.

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What’s happened there?! 😳

Has the game slipped from #PBKS or can they muster a comeback from here? 🫠

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 15, 2025

The Umpire's Decision

Rather than the traditional four runs for the boundary, the umpires awarded five runs to KKR. The reason is that Bartlett's action was termed an overthrow and not a misfield. Accordingly, one run which the batsmen had already run was included in the boundary, summing up to a total of five runs for the error. Although Bartlett previously dropped Quinton de Kock on debut during an IPL match, this act of dropping a player became the most discussed point of the match.

The match had already proved to be an up-and-down ride. PBKS, following being sent in first, was able to register only a below-par 111. KKR bowlers, steered by Harshit Rana (3/25) and Sunil Narine (2/14), kept PBKS to a below-par score. During the pursuit, KKR appeared to be in command, but a dramatic collapse, courtesy of Yuzvendra Chahal's four-wicket haul, left them short by 16 runs. Eventually, PBKS defended the lowest total in IPL history and posted a record win.