- June 29, 2025
WSF vs SF (19th Match) – Highlights
In a pulsating 19th match of the Major League Cricket 2025 held in Dallas, WSF held their nerve to secure a thrilling 12-run victory over table-toppers SF. The real headline-grabber? Mitchell Owen—who turned the game on its head with a phenomenal five-wicket haul, becoming the Player of the Match.
Washington’s innings didn’t begin with the fireworks you’d expect. Mitchell Owen, opening the batting, lasted just one delivery before falling to Xavier Bartlett. The early stages were turbulent as Andries Gous and Rachin Ravindra departed cheaply, leaving the Freedom side wobbling at 13 for 3. But amidst the chaos, Jack Edwards held the innings together with a patient 42 off 42 balls, steering the side out of immediate trouble.
The game’s momentum shifted decisively in the middle overs. Glenn Phillips took charge and cracked a blistering 58 from just 39 deliveries, combining with Obus Pienaar, who unleashed an explosive unbeaten 30 off 12 balls. Their late surge helped push Washington to a competitive total of 169 for 6, with Mukhtar Ahmed adding a useful cameo at the end. Bartlett was the pick of the bowlers for San Francisco, finishing with a commendable 4 for 32, dismantling the top order with precision.
In response, SF chase got off to a reasonably bright start thanks to Captain Matthew Short, who smashed 67 from just 40 balls, peppering the boundaries with four fours and six towering sixes. But once he fell to the relentless Mitchell Owen in the 11th over, the tide turned sharply. Owen, who had already removed Hassan Khan and Romario Shepherd in the same over earlier, proved unplayable.
While Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Jahmar Hamilton provided brief resistance in the middle order, the rest of the Unicorns’ lineup crumbled under scoreboard pressure and Owen’s accurate seam bowling. Owen returned with dream figures of 3 overs, 5 wickets for just 17 runs—ripping through San Francisco like a man possessed. His dismissal of Haris Rauf and Brody Couch in successive deliveries further stamped his dominance.
Despite Hamilton’s late blitz of 31 not out off 18 balls, San Francisco ultimately fell short at 157 for 9, 12 runs adrift of Washington’s total. Amila Aponso and Ian Holland also chipped in with economical spells to maintain the pressure in the final overs.
This win significantly boosts WSF standings in the tournament and underlines their growing momentum. For San Francisco Unicorns, it’s a wake-up call—they may be on top of the table, but this result proves they are far from untouchable, especially when faced with spirited bowling and clutch finishing.
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Scoreboard
Washington Freedom – 169/6 (20)
San Francisco Unicorns – 157/9 (20)
Result – Washington won by 12 runs
Player of the Match – Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen
WSF vs SF Playing XIs
Washington Freedom | Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell (c), Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Amila Aponso |
San Francisco Unicorns | Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Xavier Bartlett, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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