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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
MLC 2025: Washington vs San Francisco playing 11, live toss time, streaming
It will be a top-of-the-table battle on June 19 in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 when the second-placed Washington Freedom, who are on a five-match winning streak, take on the only undefeated team of the tournament so far — top-placed San Francisco Unicorns — in match number 19 of the season. Both teams started their MLC 2025 campaign against each other in the opening game of the season, where San Francisco beat Washington by 123 runs to kick off their massive campaign. On the other hand, learning from their first-match mistakes, Washington went on to win their next five games to stand toe-to-toe with San Francisco. San Francisco Unicorns Playing 11 (Probables): Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Cooper Connolly, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Corey Anderson (c), Hassan Khan, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Carmi le Roux, Haris Rauf Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Head-to-Head in MLC Total matches played: 4 Washington Freedom won: 2 San Francisco Unicorns won: 2 No Result: 0 Squads of Both Teams Washington Freedom Squad: Matthew Short (c), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Xavier Bartlett, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Haris Rauf, Carmi le Roux, Brody Couch, Liam Plunkett, Hammad Azam, Tim Seifert, Karima Gore, Cooper Connolly, Juanoy Drysdale, Callum Stow, Achilles Browne, Matt Renshaw, Corey Anderson San Francisco Unicorns Squad: Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mark Adair, Amila Aponso, Justin Dill, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Lahiru Milantha, Matthew Forde, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad MLC 2025 Match on June 29: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Live Toss, Telecast & Streaming Details Which teams will clash on June 29 (Sunday) in MLC 2025? Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns will face off in MLC 2025 on June 29 (Sunday). What is the venue of the Washington vs San Francisco MLC 2025 match? The match between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025 will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA. When will the live toss for the match between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025 take place? The live toss for the match between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025 will be held at 1 AM IST on June 29. What time will the match between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025 begin? The match between Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025 will begin at 1:30 AM IST on June 29. Which TV channels will live telecast the Washington vs San Francisco MLC 2025 match in India? The live telecast of the Washington vs San Francisco MLC 2025 match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming of the Washington vs San Francisco MLC 2025 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Trouble for Seattle Orcas amid MLC 2025; Captain Heinrich Klaasen steps down after franchise parts ways with head coach
Seattle Orcas were dealt with a double blow midway into the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 as the franchise decided to part ways with head coach Matthew Mott after remaining winless in the five games they have played so far in the ongoing season. To add to that, captain Heinrich Klaasen too stepped down from his position. Having finished runners-up in the 2023 edition, Seattle Orcas finished at the bottom of the table in 2024. In MLC 2025, Seattle Orcas still have a chance to jump up in the table. The Seattle-based franchise cited differences in coaching and management strategies as a reason for Mott's ouster. 'In a major move, the franchise has parted ways with Head Coach Matthew Mott, citing differences in coaching and management strategies. 'The Orcas thank Mott for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,' Seattle Orcas said in a statement. They also accepted Klaasen resignation as captain. 'Further, Heinrich Klaasen has decided to step down from his role as Captain to focus fully on his responsibilities as a batter. 'Klaasen's commitment to performance and team success remains unwavering, and he remains an integral part of the leadership group,' it added. Zimbabwe's Sikander Raza replaced Klaasen as captain. Meanwhile, the change in leadership worked wonders for Seattle Orcas who defeated MI New York in a record run chase on Saturday. Chasing a mammoth 238 runs for victory, Seattle Orcas, rode on an unbeaten 97 off 40 balls from Shimron Hetmyer to chase down the target on the final ball of the innings. Seattle Orcas won the game by three wickets. With six runs needed from the final ball, Hetmyer smashed Kieron Pollard over fine leg for a six to secure their first win. Earlier, Nicolas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 108 (60 balls) while Tajinder Dhillon (35-ball 95) missed on a well-deserved hundred as Mi New York posted 237/4 in 20 overs.
News18
13-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Finn Allen's Record-Breaking 151 Leads Unicorns To Big Win In MLC 2025 Opener
Last Updated: Finn Allen's 51-ball 151 led the San Francisco Unicorns to a 123-run win over Washington Freedom in MLC 2025, breaking multiple T20 records including most sixes in an innings. Finn Allen dazzled on the opening night of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 with an extraordinary innings, blasting a 51-ball 151 to propel the San Francisco Unicorns to a commanding 123-run victory over defending champions Washington Freedom. Allen's remarkable performance shattered multiple records. He became the fastest player to score 150 in T20 history and surpassed Chris Gayle's long-standing record of 18 sixes in a T20 innings by hitting 19 sixes. His explosive start came right from the first over, launching his first six with a daring lap shot. Though Tim Seifert contributed a brief cameo before being dismissed early, and Jake Fraser-McGurk had another disappointing outing, Allen dominated from one end. Sanjay Krishnamurthi added to the excitement by hitting four sixes in an over off Rachin Ravindra — a feat Ravindra himself replicated during the chase. Allen struck three consecutive sixes off both Mitchell Owen and fellow Kiwi Glenn Phillips, reaching 86 off just 28 balls. His century, which came off only 34 deliveries, set a new MLC record, surpassing Nicholas Pooran's 40-ball ton. With seven overs still remaining, Allen continued to accumulate runs, and when he hit his 18th six, the Unicorns had already posted the highest total in MLC history. He reached 150 off just 49 balls, again setting new T20 cricket records. Gayle's record for the highest individual score in T20s was in jeopardy, but Allen's remarkable innings ended when he miscued a shot to long-on. Hassan Khan then added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 38, taking the Unicorns to a colossal 270. Washington Freedom showed early promise in the chase as Mitchell Owen and Rachin Ravindra hammered 79 runs in the first five overs, hinting at an improbable victory. However, their momentum faltered after Fraser-McGurk took a brilliant catch and a mix-up in the next over led to both openers falling in quick succession. From a strong 80/0, Freedom crumbled to 117/8, with the innings unraveling rapidly. Haris Rauf turned the game decisively, trapping Glenn Maxwell lbw and bowling Phillips in the same over. Hassan Khan and Carmie le Roux contributed as wickets continued to fall in clusters, with Freedom losing two wickets per over at one point. Rauf sealed the outcome with his third wicket, wrapping up the innings with 41 balls to spare, giving the Unicorns a dominant start to their campaign. Brief scores: San Francisco Unicorns 269/5 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 151, Hassan Khan 38 (not out); Jack Edwards 2-39) beat Washington Freedom 146/10 in 13.1 overs (Rachin Ravindra 42, Mitchell Owen 39; Haris Rauf 3-30) by 123 runs. (with IANS inputs) First Published:
Mint
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Finn Allen rewrites history with 19 sixes in MLC, breaks Chris Gayle's world record for fastest 150 in T20s
New Zealand's Finn Allen rewrote history books as the opening batter went berserk with a 51-ball 151, including 19 sixes while playing for San Francisco Unicorn in the opening match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 against Washington Freedom on Friday. Batting first at the tournament newest venue - Oakland Coliseum - Allen clobbered the opposition bowlers from the outset, racing to 40 runs in just 14 deliveries with five sixes inside the Powerplay. It was just a trailer as the Kiwi opener reached his fifty in 20 balls before speeding away to his next fifty in another 14 deliveries to record the fastest MLC hundred in history. He reached 150 in just 49 balls. Riding on Allen's majestic innings, San Francisco Unicorn put 269/5 in 20 overs on board. In reply, Washington Freedom were bundled out for just 146 in 13.1 overs with Mitchell Owen (39), Rachin Ravindra (42), Jack Edwards (21) and Ben Sears (15 not out) reaching double figures. List of T20 records by Finn Allen
Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Babar Azam likely to make BBL debut with Sydney Sixers
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is highly likely to feature in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15, with strong indications that he will join the Sydney Sixers franchise. A teaser video posted by the Sydney Sixers on their official social media channels showed a brief glimpse of a player resembling Babar in the Sixers jersey, sparking widespread speculation and excitement among fans. While the franchise has not yet confirmed the signing, an official announcement is expected ahead of the BBL overseas players' draft scheduled for June 19. ICC releases new T20 rankings: no Pakistani cricketer in top 10 Babar Azam, one of Pakistan's premier batters and a consistent performer across formats, has also received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in overseas leagues. Alongside Babar, the PCB has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 12 other players, including Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Cricket Australia recently released the preliminary list of international players eligible for the BBL draft, which includes top names from Pakistan as well as global stars such as England's Sam Curran and Alex Hales, New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera, and West Indies' Shamar Joseph. The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) draft is also drawing attention with leading cricketers like India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey, West Indies' Deandra Dottin, and Pakistan's Fatima Sana featuring in the initial list. Dropped: The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam This year, both the BBL and WBBL drafts have been brought forward to June, allowing franchises more time to finalise their squads. According to Cricket Australia, over 600 overseas players have expressed interest in participating in the upcoming season. The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers hold the first picks in the BBL and WBBL drafts, respectively. Each franchise is allowed one pick per round across four salary categories — Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen, who were rested for Pakistan's recent T20I series against Bangladesh, are eligible to play in the BBL during the window from December 14 to 28. Meanwhile, pacer Haris Rauf has also received an NOC to participate in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, which kicks off this Friday, and Mohammad Amir has been permitted to continue his T20 Blast stint with Essex until July 18.
