Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 delivered fireworks as San Francisco Unicorns annihilated Washington Freedom by a staggering 123 runs at the Oakland Coliseum on 12th June 2025. With Finn Allen producing one of the most destructive T20 innings ever witnessed, the Unicorns stamped their authority early in the season. Washington Freedom, despite flashes of brilliance, were no match for the Unicorns’ batting and bowling assault.

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Date	12th June 2025
Venue	Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
Tournament	Major League Cricket 2025
Match	San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom
Toss	Washington Freedom won the toss and opted to field
Player of the Match	Finn Allen (151 off 51)
Result	San Francisco Unicorns won by 123 runs

Opting to field first, Washington Freedom faced a batting storm as Finn Allen smashed 151 runs off just 51 balls at an eye-watering strike rate of 296.08. With a total of 28 sixes hit by the Unicorns, the scoreboard rocketed to 269/5 in 20 overs, one of the highest totals in MLC history.

Chasing 270 was always going to be steep, but Washington Freedom got off to a fiery start thanks to Rachin Ravindra (42 off 17) and Mitchell Owen (39 off 20). However, after the top order collapse, the Freedom folded for 146 in 13.1 overs, handing the Unicorns a resounding 123-run win.

San Francisco Unicorns’ batting was relentless. After losing Tim Seifert early, Allen took charge, supported briefly by Sanjay Krishnamurthi (36 off 20) and Hassan Khan (38 off 18)*. Their aggressive intent paid off, dismantling Washington’s bowling attack.

For Washington Freedom, the chase began with hope but quickly turned into despair as wickets tumbled in quick succession. Their innings showcased power-hitting but lacked depth and composure to sustain the chase.

San Francisco Unicorns

• Strengths: Explosive top-order batting, depth in power-hitters, pace bowling variety with Haris Rauf leading the attack.
• Weaknesses: Middle-order slightly fragile if early wickets fall; bowling in the death overs can still improve.

Washington Freedom

• Strengths: Power-packed opening pair, especially Rachin Ravindra’s form.
• Weaknesses: Bowling attack inconsistent under pressure, lack of finishers and middle-order stability.

Player	Performance
Finn Allen	151 (51) – 5 Fours, 19 Sixes
Hassan Khan	3/38 (4) & 38* (18)
Haris Rauf	3/30 (3.1)
Rachin Ravindra	42 (17)
Mitchell Owen	39 (20)

• Finn Allen: Currently in explosive form, a major threat for all oppositions.
• Hassan Khan: Vital as a finisher with the bat and handy with the ball.
• Rachin Ravindra: Despite the loss, looks promising at the top of the order for Washington Freedom.
• Haris Rauf: Key bowler for the Unicorns in crunch moments.

• Pitch Condition: Flat batting deck with true bounce favoring stroke players.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 200+ likely in future matches at Oakland Coliseum.
• Dew Factor: Not significant, making toss less critical.

San Francisco Unicorns

• San Francisco Unicorns stuck to a straightforward approach — aggressive from ball one, backed by pace-heavy bowling.

Washington Freedom

• Washington Freedom will need to focus on shoring up their middle-order and finding consistency in their bowling if they want to stay competitive in the tournament.

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With this emphatic win, San Francisco Unicorns have announced themselves as title contenders in MLC 2025. Their explosive batting lineup, spearheaded by Finn Allen, poses a challenge to every team in the league. For Washington Freedom, it’s back to the drawing board, but with talents like Rachin Ravindra in form, they still hold potential for redemption.

Stay tuned for more thrilling contests as Major League Cricket 2025 unfolds.