MI New York Narrowly Beat San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025 Eliminator

In a thrilling Major League Cricket 2025 Eliminator at Grand Prairie Stadium, MI New York edged out the San Francisco Unicorns by two wickets, securing a place in the Challenger round against Texas Super Kings. The Unicorns, despite a strong start led by Xavier Bartlett's 44 runs and a competitive total of 131, suffered a top-order collapse triggered by Trent Boult and Nosthush Kenjige's early wickets. MI New York's chase was marked by solid contributions from Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel, but a late collapse brought tension as Matthew Short and Hassan Khan dismantled the middle and lower order. The match-winning moment came from Trent Boult, who, known for his bowling, hit two consecutive sixes in a crucial 22-run unbeaten cameo to guide MI New York to victory with three balls to spare. The Unicorns, hampered by injuries to key players and some inconsistent performances late in the tournament, were unable to capitalize despite strong individual efforts. MI New York now aims to build on this momentum and challenge for the title, while the Unicorns' campaign ends abruptly.