The MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns clash in Major League Cricket 2025 delivered an unforgettable thriller. Xavier Bartlett, a man with a modest T20 batting record, turned into an unlikely hero, smashing an unbeaten 59 off 25 balls to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The San Francisco Unicorns pulled off a three-wicket win, chasing down 183 in a heart-stopping finish.
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MI New York Post Competitive Total Behind de Kock’s Fireworks
After being asked to bat, MI New York relied on Quinton de Kock’s explosive 63 (38 balls). The South African opener dominated the powerplay, striking seven fours and two sixes. However, wickets fell regularly at the other end.
Middle-Order Struggles & Pollard’s Late Surge
- Nicholas Pooran (15) and Shayan Jahangir (14) fell cheaply.
- Kieron Pollard (30 off 14) unleashed four sixes in a single over off Hassan Khan, shifting momentum.
- Sunny Patel (20* off 11) added crucial late runs, pushing MINY to 182/7.
Hassan Khan (2/54) was expensive but took key wickets. Haris Rauf (2/24) and JJ le Roux (2/34) kept things tight.
San Francisco Unicorns’ Chase: A Rollercoaster Ride
The Unicorns’ chase began disastrously.
Early Collapse Puts Unicorns in Trouble
- Finn Allen (2) fell in the second over.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (9) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (5) followed quickly.
- Cooper Connolly (12) departed at 42/4 in the powerplay.
Trent Boult and Naveen-ul-Haq (2/28) were lethal with the new ball. MINY seemed in complete control.
Seifert & Hassan Khan Fight Back
Tim Seifert (33 off 28) held firm while wickets tumbled. Then, Hassan Khan (43 off 17) arrived like a hurricane.
- 64 runs in 31 balls – The partnership revived the chase.
- Hassan smashed 5 sixes, turning the game on its head.
But when Hassan and Corey Anderson fell, the Unicorns were 108/6, needing 74 off 46.
Bartlett’s Miracle Knock
Enter Xavier Bartlett, a man with a T20 average of 14. What followed was pure carnage.
- The first six – A monstrous hit off Ehsan Adil.
- Back-to-back boundaries – Crushing Naveen-ul-Haq’s comeback over.
- Final flourish – A match-winning six with 5 balls to spare.
His *59* (25 balls, 4 fours, 5 sixes)* was a career-defining innings.
Key Moments That Decided the Game
- Pollard’s Onslaught – His 30 off 14 nearly took the game away.
- Hassan Khan’s Counterattack – Shifted momentum when all seemed lost.
- Bartlett’s Unbelievable Finish – A knock no one saw coming.
What This Means for MLC 2025
- San Francisco Unicorns stay undefeated (3 wins in 3 matches).
- MI New York remains winless, needing urgent improvements.
Final Scorecard
- MI New York – 182/7 (20 overs)
- San Francisco Unicorns – 188/7 (19.1 overs)
Result: San Francisco Unicorns won by 3 wickets.
Final Thoughts
The MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns clash was a masterclass in drama. From de Kock’s dominance to Bartlett’s fairytale finish, this game had everything.
For MI New York, bowling deathovers remain a concern. For the Unicorns, their never-say-die spirit makes them title favorites.
What’s next?
- San Francisco aims to stay unbeaten.
- New York must bounce back fast.
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