San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: Match highlights

By Vishnu Kaimal

Match Summary – MLC 2025 Eliminator, July 10, 2025
In a nail-biting showdown at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, MI New York edged past the San Francisco Unicorns by 2 wickets, booking their spot in Qualifier 2 with just three balls to spare. It was a gripping low-scoring thriller where Trent Boult emerged as the game-changer, delivering a match-winning all-round performance and securing MI New York’s historic first win over the Unicorns in Major League Cricket.

San Francisco Unicorns – 131 all out (19.1 overs)
The Unicorns struggled to build momentum after early losses. Xavier Bartlett’s fiery 44 off 24 balls and Cooper Connolly’s steady 23 kept hopes alive, but the Unicorns couldn’t escape the clutches of MI’s relentless bowling attack. Young sensation Rushil Ugarkar led the charge with a brilliant 3/19, supported by Trent Boult and Nosthush Kenjige who picked up two wickets each, effectively strangling the Unicorns’ lineup.

MI New York – 132/8 (19.3 overs)
Chasing 132, MI New York’s innings began on a steady note with openers Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel both contributing 33 runs. But the middle order wobbled, and the game tightened at 116/8, making the finish tense. That’s when Trent Boult unleashed a stunning cameo, 22* runs off just 13 balls, including two massive sixes in the penultimate over, guiding MI across the line and igniting celebrations.

Key Moments & What’s Next

• Trent Boult’s all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award.
• This victory marked MI New York’s first-ever triumph against the Unicorns in MLC history.
• MI New York advances to Qualifier 2, set to clash with the Texas Super Kings on Friday, with a coveted spot in the final on the line.