San Francisco Unicorns put on a batting show in Texas, hammering 246 for 4, the second-highest total ever in Major League Cricket. Led by captain Matthew Short’s explosive 94 off 39 balls and Jake Fraser-McGurk’s blistering 64, the Unicorns set a massive 247-run target for MI New York. In reply, MI New York looked dangerous for the first 10 overs. Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock launched the chase with intent, with Patel attacking during the powerplay and racing to a quick fifty. However, once Patel fell to a Liam Plunkett slower ball, MI New York lost momentum.
The Unicorns bowlers shifted tactics brilliantly, using slower deliveries and wide lines to stifle the big hitters. Nicholas Pooran could not find any rhythm and fell after a tight review. Romario Shepherd then wrapped up the middle order, claiming two wickets in his final over including De Kock for 70.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Xavier Bartlett chipped in with two wickets too, ensuring MI New York never came close. Despite Kieron Pollard’s unbeaten 34 off 16 balls, MI New York ended at 199 for 6, falling short by 47 runs. With this dominant win, San Francisco Unicorns continue their strong run in the tournament and prove they are one of the most dangerous batting units in the league. Their fearless approach with the bat and disciplined bowling make them early favourites for a deep run in this year’s MLC. Fans will be eager to see if they can maintain this form in upcoming matches.
