San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Match Report : San Francisco Unicorns continued their impressive run in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 with a convincing 7-wicket victory over Texas Super Kings. Chasing a target of 153 runs, the Unicorns reached 153/3 in just 17.5 overs, thanks to a match-winning unbeaten knock from Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Earlier, Texas Super Kings struggled to build momentum and finished with 152/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Texas Super Kings Struggle After Early Wickets
Texas Super Kings got off to a poor start as captain Faf du Plessis was dismissed for just 6 runs off 7 balls. Wicketkeeper Saiteja Mukkamalla followed soon after for only 1 run, leaving the team under pressure in the powerplay.
Rilee Rossouw tried to rebuild the innings and emerged as the top-order performer, scoring 36 runs from 29 balls with five boundaries. Milind Kumar played a quick cameo of 17 runs off 11 balls, including two sixes, while Shubham Ranjane managed only 7 runs from 10 deliveries.
Middle-order batter Wiaan Mulder contributed 12 runs from 11 balls, and Donovan Ferreira added 21 runs from 17 deliveries with one four and one six. However, regular wickets prevented Texas from accelerating.
The lower order provided some resistance through Hardus Viljoen, who remained unbeaten on 33 runs from 24 balls, smashing three sixes and one four. Nandre Burger chipped in with a useful unbeaten 9 runs off just 4 balls. Texas Super Kings eventually posted 152/9 in 20 overs.
Peter Siddle Leads Unicorns Bowling Attack
Veteran Australian pacer Peter Siddle was the standout bowler for San Francisco Unicorns. He picked up 3 wickets for 36 runs in his four-over spell and consistently troubled the Texas batters.
Captain Matthew Short made an impact with the ball as well, claiming 2 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs. Ghulam Mudassar delivered an excellent economical spell, taking 1 wicket for just 11 runs in 3 overs. Brody Couch also chipped in with a wicket as the Unicorns restricted Texas to a below-par total.
Pretorius Anchors Successful Chase
Chasing 153, San Francisco Unicorns suffered an early setback when explosive opener Finn Allen was dismissed for just 1 run. However, captain Matthew Short counterattacked brilliantly, scoring 31 runs from 19 balls with three fours and two sixes.
The innings was then anchored by Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who played a mature and composed knock under pressure. The young batter remained unbeaten on 69 runs from 55 balls, striking eight fours and one six. His innings ensured the chase stayed on track despite a couple of wickets falling at the other end.
Wicketkeeper Connor Esterhuizen contributed a valuable 20 runs from 18 balls before being dismissed, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi finished the match in style with an unbeaten 19 runs from 12 deliveries, including three boundaries.
The Unicorns comfortably reached 153/3 in 17.5 overs to secure a dominant 7-wicket victory.
Texas Bowlers Fail to Defend Total
Texas Super Kings bowlers struggled to create enough pressure during the chase. Nandre Burger provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Finn Allen, while Amshi de Silva removed Matthew Short. Hardus Viljoen also picked up a wicket, dismissing Connor Esterhuizen.
Despite these wickets, the bowling attack failed to stop Pretorius and Krishnamurthi from guiding the Unicorns home. The target proved too small, and the chase was completed with 13 balls to spare
Player of the Match
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (San Francisco Unicorns)
- 69* runs off 55 balls
- 8 fours and 1 six
- Anchored the chase and remained unbeaten until the end
Match Summary
San Francisco Unicorns showcased an all-round performance to defeat Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets. Peter Siddle and Matthew Short starred with the ball, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius delivered a match-winning unbeaten half-century. Texas Super Kings never fully recovered from their early batting collapse, and their total of 152 proved insufficient against a confident Unicorns batting lineup. The victory further strengthens San Francisco Unicorns’ position in the MLC 2026 season.
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Who won the San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings match in MLC 2026?
San Francisco Unicorns won the match by 7 wickets, successfully chasing 153 runs in 17.5 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Lhuan-dre Pretorius was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 69 runs off 55 balls.
How many runs did Texas Super Kings score?
Texas Super Kings posted 152/9 in 20 overs.
How many balls were remaining when San Francisco Unicorns won?
San Francisco Unicorns completed the chase with 13 balls to spare, reaching the target in 17.5 overs.
Who took the most wickets for San Francisco Unicorns?
Peter Siddle was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs in 4 overs.
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