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Xavier Bartlett and Hassan Khan Power San Francisco Unicorns to Thrilling Win Over MI New York – MLC 2025
Unicorns Secure Third Consecutive Victory with a Sensational Chase
In a high-voltage clash at the California leg of Major League Cricket 2025, the San Francisco Unicorns stunned MI New York with a thrilling 3-wicket win. A breathtaking unbeaten 59 from Xavier Bartlett, coupled with a game-changing 43 from Hassan Khan, helped the Unicorns recover from a collapse and successfully chase down 183 with five balls remaining.
Put in to bat first, MI New York posted 182/7 on the back of a brisk half-century by Quinton de Kock. But it was the Unicorns’ late-order firepower that proved decisive, handing MI New York their second successive defeat.
De Kock’s Anchoring Effort Highlights MI New York Innings
Steady Start, Explosive Finish
Quinton de Kock opened with a fluent 63 off 38 balls, laying a solid foundation. While MI’s top order—Agni Chopra, Monank Patel, and Nicholas Pooran—fell cheaply, de Kock ensured the team maintained momentum early on.
Kieron Pollard added a fiery 30 off 14 balls, smashing four consecutive boundaries off Hassan Khan in the 16th over. Sunny Patel’s quickfire 22 off 9 helped MI New York post a competitive 182, despite Haris Rauf’s economical spell of 2/24.
Unicorns Rocked Early by MI New York’s Bowling Attack
San Francisco Unicorns began their chase with intent as Finn Allen launched two sixes off Trent Boult in the first over. But the momentum was short-lived. Naveen-ul-Haq dismissed Allen early, and a top-order collapse followed.
By the end of the powerplay, Unicorns were struggling at 42/4 as Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, and Cooper Connolly failed to fire. Tim Seifert, meanwhile, found it tough to rotate strike and anchor the innings effectively.
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Hassan Khan Sparks a Counterattack
Just when the chase appeared doomed, Hassan Khan played a stunning knock. His 43 off just 17 balls included five towering sixes, reviving hopes for the Unicorns. He and Seifert added 64 runs in 31 balls before both fell in quick succession.
With Corey Anderson also struggling, scoring just 9 off 13, the match was once again in MI New York’s control—until Bartlett took charge.
Xavier Bartlett’s Blazing Finish Seals the Match
Needing 59 off the final 6 overs, Xavier Bartlett turned the match on its head. He hammered 25 runs in the 15th over off Michael Bracewell, followed by 16 runs off Boult in the 17th.
Showing no signs of pressure, Bartlett remained aggressive, and with 6 balls left, he sent a slower delivery from Kieron Pollard over long-on for six to finish with an unbeaten 59 off 25 balls—a stunning match-winning knock.
Where Does MI New York Go from Here?
MI New York now face the heat after two straight losses. While De Kock continues to be a dependable performer, failures in the middle order and underwhelming death bowling have exposed their vulnerability. The team needs urgent tactical adjustments to keep playoff hopes alive.
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Match Summary
MI New York – 182/7 in 20 overs
(Quinton de Kock 63, Kieron Pollard 30; Haris Rauf 2-24, Hassan Khan 2-54)
San Francisco Unicorns – 188/7 in 19.1 overs
(Xavier Bartlett 59*, Hassan Khan 43; Naveen-ul-Haq 2-28, Ehsan Adil 2-43)
Result: San Francisco Unicorns won by 3 wickets
