Match 18, Dallas, July 21, 2024, 06:00 AM
Seattle Orcas
152/7(20.0ov)
San Francisco Unicorns
156/4(14.2ov)
San Francisco Unicorns beat Seattle Orcas by 6 wickets
Right then, that was it from our coverage of the exciting game between San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas where the Unicorns emerged as the victorious team. However, the cricketing action doesn’t stop here as we gear up for a clash between the Los Angeles Knight Riders and MI New York that will happen on the 22nd of July. The first ball will be bowled at 6 am IST (12.30 am GMT) so make sure to join us for that match. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Corey Anderson, the skipper of the San Francisco Unicorns is up for a chat and he says that they aimed to be in the top 2 and it feels good to achieve that. Adds that they have depth in both aspects of the game. Feels that defending the small boundaries here is a difficult task and mentions that Liam Plunkett and Brody Couch have been injured but it doesn't worry them. Ends by saying they will come back stronger in the coming games.
Heinrich Klaasen, the captain of Seattle Orcas is up for a chat. He says that it was a disappointing season overall. Adds that last season they were in the finals because they played good brand of cricket but they couldn't replicate that. Mentions that the bowlers did well throughout the season but the batters didn't step up. Says that the total was a bit below-par and they should have gotten more with the start they got from QDK. Praises his fellow countrymen and says that he still has a lot of years left in him and he will be looking to have a chat with him about his early retirement.
Finn Allen is the Player of the Match for his scintillating knock with the bat. He credits the bowlers for bowling well in the first innings. Mentions that he tries to be aggressive in the Powerplay to get the opposition under pressure. Feels that the pitch has assistance for both, the bowler and the batter. Appreciates Matthew Short and says that he enjoys batting with him. Adds that they will focus on the next stage now.
The Presentation ceremony…
Earlier in the innings we saw the San Francisco Unicorns get a strong start with the quick wickets by Carmi le Roux only to be put under pressure by Quinton de Kock who unleashed an array of boundaries onto them. However, it was the Unicorns who dominated the middle phases courtesy of disciplined bowling by the bowlers. With the quick loss of wickets, the Orcas couldn’t get as many runs on the board and got to 152. QDK was the pick of the batters while Hassan Khan was the star bowler with his three wickets.
Hassan Khan, the spin wizard from the San Francisco Unicorns is up for a chat. He says that Heinrich Klaasen was a big wicket for him and he just looked to bowl in the right areas. Adds that as a player you have to be ready and he has been practicing well. Mentions that Corey Anderson has supported him well and he just likes to keep it simple with his batting and backs his shots. Ends by saying that it is great to be in the top-two and finish on a high note.
The Seattle Orcas were put under attack from the start and they weren’t able to recover from the damage dealt. Imad Wasim was the first one to get a breakthrough with Harmeet SIngh getting the big wicket. However, the other batters continued the momentum and took the game away from them. The pacers were targeted while the spinners managed to bowl economically and got some wickets as well. This loss means that the Seattle Orcas will not make the cut for the next stage of the tournament.
The San Francisco Unicorns had a roaring start to their innings and put the pressure on the opponents right away. The partnership between Finn Allen and Matthew Short almost sealed the game in their favor. Finn Allen was the aggressor and his onslaught helped the other batters who came after him to bat freely. With valuable contributions from Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Sherfane Rutherford they got closer to the target and Josh Inglis along with Corey Anderson dealt the finishing blow. They have qualified for the playoffs, and with this dominant win, they will raise a lot of expectations.
Josh Inglis seals the deal for the San Francisco Unicorns and powers them to a top 2 finish on the points table. They have been absolutely dominant in this innings and with their intent, earned themselves a comprehensive win
In over# 15
6
2
Harmeet Singh 39/2(3.2)
14.2
6
SIX! BOOM! Josh Inglis finishes things off in style! Harmeet Singh flights this up, full and on middle, Josh Inglis sits down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep, does not get all of it but the ball still sails over the long on fence for a biggie. San Francisco Unicorns win by 6 wickets!
14.1
2
Tossed up, full and on off, Josh Inglis goes inside out and lofts it it over extra covers for a couple of runs. Three more needed now!
In over# 14
4
0W
1
1
4
1
Cameron Gannon 29/1(2)
13.6
4
FOUR! San Francisco Unicorns knows only one way to bat! Cameron Gannon lands this back of a length and on middle, Corey Anderson backs away a bit, sees that mid on is up in the circle and smacks it over the fielder for a boundary. San Francisco Unicorns one big hit away from the win now!
Corey Anderson is the new man in.
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Cameron Gannon gets a wicket now but that will only be a consolation. He bangs this into the pitch and takes pace off, on middle, Sherfane Rutherford goes for the pull shot but gets deceived by the lack of pace, the ball catches the top edge and flies high in the night sky, the bowler calls for it, Gannon moves to his left, settles under it and takes a really good catch. Sherfane Rutherford goes back after a quick-fire cameo.
13.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Cameron Gannon gets a wicket now but that will only be a consolation. He bangs this into the pitch and takes pace off, on middle, Sherfane Rutherford goes for the pull shot but gets deceived by the lack of pace, the ball catches the top edge and flies high in the night sky, the bowler calls for it, Gannon moves to his left, settles under it and takes a really good catch. Sherfane Rutherford goes back after a quick-fire cameo.
13.4
1
Fuller and on middle, slower too, Josh Inglis clips it through mid-wicket for another run.