Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns, 28th Match, Major League Cricket 2026

Date: July 12, 2026
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

Match Summary

San Francisco Unicorns emerged victorious over Seattle Orcas by 6 wickets in a thrilling T20 encounter. Finn Allen was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a blazing 65 runs off just 31 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. The Orcas' Matthew Breetzke made a commendable contribution with 55 runs. Xavier Bartlett's all-round performance for the Unicorns was notable as he took two key wickets and was involved in a runout.

Detailed Narrative

Seattle Orcas batted first and set a competitive target of 190 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Matthew Breetzke, who played an explosive knock of 55 runs off 29 deliveries, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. Marcus Stoinis also contributed significantly with a solid 49 runs off 35 balls, narrowly missing his half-century. Shimron Hetmyer added to the scoreboard with a quick-fire 36 from 21 balls. The San Francisco bowlers had a mixed outing; Xavier Bartlett stood out by claiming two crucial wickets and executing a sharp runout.

In response, San Francisco Unicorns chased down the target in 19 overs, scoring 194 for the loss of just four wickets. Finn Allen was instrumental in their chase, blasting his way to a swift 65 runs off only 31 balls, decorated with 3 fours and an impressive tally of 6 sixes. Matthew Short supported him well with a steady innings of 43 runs from 36 balls. Hassan Khan finished off the innings in style with an unbeaten cameo of 36 runs off just 10 deliveries, showcasing remarkable hitting prowess.

The Orcas' bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive batting display from the Unicorns. Jasdeep Singh and Tanveer Sangha managed to pick up one wicket each but were unable to stem the flow of runs.

Key Performances:

• Half-Centuries:

  • Matthew Breetzke (Seattle Orcas): Scored 55 runs from 29 balls.
  • Finn Allen (San Francisco Unicorns): Scored a match-winning 65 runs from 31 balls.

• Notable Bowling:

  • Xavier Bartlett (San Francisco Unicorns): Took 2 wickets for 36 runs and was involved in a runout.

• Interesting Fielding:

  • Marcus Stoinis showcased excellent fielding skills with two catches for Seattle Orcas.

The match concluded with San Francisco Unicorns securing their win comfortably, thanks to a combination of explosive batting and strategic bowling changes.