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News18
14 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Finn Allen's Record-Breaking 151 Leads Unicorns To Big Win In MLC 2025 Opener
Last Updated: Finn Allen's 51-ball 151 led the San Francisco Unicorns to a 123-run win over Washington Freedom in MLC 2025, breaking multiple T20 records including most sixes in an innings. Finn Allen dazzled on the opening night of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 with an extraordinary innings, blasting a 51-ball 151 to propel the San Francisco Unicorns to a commanding 123-run victory over defending champions Washington Freedom. Allen's remarkable performance shattered multiple records. He became the fastest player to score 150 in T20 history and surpassed Chris Gayle's long-standing record of 18 sixes in a T20 innings by hitting 19 sixes. His explosive start came right from the first over, launching his first six with a daring lap shot. Though Tim Seifert contributed a brief cameo before being dismissed early, and Jake Fraser-McGurk had another disappointing outing, Allen dominated from one end. Sanjay Krishnamurthi added to the excitement by hitting four sixes in an over off Rachin Ravindra — a feat Ravindra himself replicated during the chase. Allen struck three consecutive sixes off both Mitchell Owen and fellow Kiwi Glenn Phillips, reaching 86 off just 28 balls. His century, which came off only 34 deliveries, set a new MLC record, surpassing Nicholas Pooran's 40-ball ton. With seven overs still remaining, Allen continued to accumulate runs, and when he hit his 18th six, the Unicorns had already posted the highest total in MLC history. He reached 150 off just 49 balls, again setting new T20 cricket records. Gayle's record for the highest individual score in T20s was in jeopardy, but Allen's remarkable innings ended when he miscued a shot to long-on. Hassan Khan then added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 38, taking the Unicorns to a colossal 270. Washington Freedom showed early promise in the chase as Mitchell Owen and Rachin Ravindra hammered 79 runs in the first five overs, hinting at an improbable victory. However, their momentum faltered after Fraser-McGurk took a brilliant catch and a mix-up in the next over led to both openers falling in quick succession. From a strong 80/0, Freedom crumbled to 117/8, with the innings unraveling rapidly. Haris Rauf turned the game decisively, trapping Glenn Maxwell lbw and bowling Phillips in the same over. Hassan Khan and Carmie le Roux contributed as wickets continued to fall in clusters, with Freedom losing two wickets per over at one point. Rauf sealed the outcome with his third wicket, wrapping up the innings with 41 balls to spare, giving the Unicorns a dominant start to their campaign. Brief scores: San Francisco Unicorns 269/5 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 151, Hassan Khan 38 (not out); Jack Edwards 2-39) beat Washington Freedom 146/10 in 13.1 overs (Rachin Ravindra 42, Mitchell Owen 39; Haris Rauf 3-30) by 123 runs. (with IANS inputs) First Published:
Mint
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Finn Allen rewrites history with 19 sixes in MLC, breaks Chris Gayle's world record for fastest 150 in T20s
New Zealand's Finn Allen rewrote history books as the opening batter went berserk with a 51-ball 151, including 19 sixes while playing for San Francisco Unicorn in the opening match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 against Washington Freedom on Friday. Batting first at the tournament newest venue - Oakland Coliseum - Allen clobbered the opposition bowlers from the outset, racing to 40 runs in just 14 deliveries with five sixes inside the Powerplay. It was just a trailer as the Kiwi opener reached his fifty in 20 balls before speeding away to his next fifty in another 14 deliveries to record the fastest MLC hundred in history. He reached 150 in just 49 balls. Riding on Allen's majestic innings, San Francisco Unicorn put 269/5 in 20 overs on board. In reply, Washington Freedom were bundled out for just 146 in 13.1 overs with Mitchell Owen (39), Rachin Ravindra (42), Jack Edwards (21) and Ben Sears (15 not out) reaching double figures. List of T20 records by Finn Allen
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Babar Azam likely to make BBL debut with Sydney Sixers
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is highly likely to feature in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15, with strong indications that he will join the Sydney Sixers franchise. A teaser video posted by the Sydney Sixers on their official social media channels showed a brief glimpse of a player resembling Babar in the Sixers jersey, sparking widespread speculation and excitement among fans. While the franchise has not yet confirmed the signing, an official announcement is expected ahead of the BBL overseas players' draft scheduled for June 19. ICC releases new T20 rankings: no Pakistani cricketer in top 10 Babar Azam, one of Pakistan's premier batters and a consistent performer across formats, has also received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in overseas leagues. Alongside Babar, the PCB has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 12 other players, including Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Cricket Australia recently released the preliminary list of international players eligible for the BBL draft, which includes top names from Pakistan as well as global stars such as England's Sam Curran and Alex Hales, New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera, and West Indies' Shamar Joseph. The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) draft is also drawing attention with leading cricketers like India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey, West Indies' Deandra Dottin, and Pakistan's Fatima Sana featuring in the initial list. Dropped: The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam This year, both the BBL and WBBL drafts have been brought forward to June, allowing franchises more time to finalise their squads. According to Cricket Australia, over 600 overseas players have expressed interest in participating in the upcoming season. The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers hold the first picks in the BBL and WBBL drafts, respectively. Each franchise is allowed one pick per round across four salary categories — Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen, who were rested for Pakistan's recent T20I series against Bangladesh, are eligible to play in the BBL during the window from December 14 to 28. Meanwhile, pacer Haris Rauf has also received an NOC to participate in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, which kicks off this Friday, and Mohammad Amir has been permitted to continue his T20 Blast stint with Essex until July 18.
India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
MLC 2025 Live In India: TV Channels, Streaming Platforms & Match Timings - All You Need To Know
The much-awaited Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 is all set to return for its third edition, promising another action-packed season featuring some of the world's biggest T20 stars. As the tournament continues to grow in stature, Indian fans are showing increased interest in tuning into the American cricket league. Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch MLC 2025 live in India. Where to Watch MLC 2025 Live on TV in India? Cricket fans in India can catch all the MLC 2025 matches live on the Star Sports Network. The channel will offer high-definition coverage of the tournament, featuring expert commentary and pre-match analysis. TV Broadcast Partner: Star Sports Network Language Options: English (regional language feeds may be announced closer to the date) Where to Stream MLC 2025 Live in India? For those who prefer to stream matches on their smartphones, laptops, or smart TVs, JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar will be the official live streaming partner in India. Live Streaming App: JioCinema (expected) / Disney+ Hotstar Platform Support: Android, iOS, Web, Smart TVs Subscription: Free for Jio users / Premium subscription for others (to be confirmed) Match Timings in India Since most MLC matches are held in the United States, the match start times for Indian viewers will be in the early morning hours. Here's a general guide: A complete match-wise schedule with IST timings will be shared closer to the tournament start date. Final Word With each edition, Major League Cricket is drawing more global eyes, including millions from cricket-crazy India. With big names, exciting venues, and live access via TV and streaming platforms, MLC 2025 is a must-watch for every cricket fan looking to enjoy the sport beyond traditional borders. Squads Washington Freedom Steve Smith, Rachin Ravindra, Glen Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lahiru Milantha, Andries Gous, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson, Jason Behrendroff, Saurabh Netravalkar, Yasir Mohammad, Amila Aponso, Abhishek, Glenn Maxwell (c), Justin Dill, Obus Pienaar, Jack Edwards, Iam Holland, Mitchell Owen. San Francisco Unicorns Corey Anderson (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Jack Frasser McGurk, Karima Gore, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Liam Plunkett, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Callum Stow, Carmi le Roux. Haris Rauf, Juanoy Drysdale, Matthew Short, Hassan Khan, Copper Cannolly. MI New York Kieron Pollard, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran (w/c), Monak Patel, Heath Richards, Sharad Lumba, Agni Chopra, Kumwarjit Singh, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Naveen ul Haq, Rushil Ugarkar, Michael Bracewell, George Linde, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh Texas Super Kings Faf du Plessis (c), Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, Calvin Savage, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Joshua Tromp, Adam Khan, Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad, Zia ul Haq Muhammad, Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane Los Angeles Knight Riders Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Said Badar, Nitish Kumar, Rovman Powell, Unmukt Chand, Andre Fletcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Adithiya Ganesh, Jason Holder (c), Corne Dry, Anrich Nortje, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Karthik Gattepalli, Matthew Tromp Seattle Orcas David Warner, Shimron Hetmyer, Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Heinrich Klaasen (w/c), Sujit Nayak, Rahul Jariwala, Cameron Gannon, Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheli, Jasdeep Singh, Ayan Desai, Sikandar Raza, Gulbadin Naib, Kyle Mayers, Harmeet Singh, Ali Sheikh
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: All you need to know about the venues
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Washington Freedom will launch the third edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 with a high-stakes clash against last season's runners-up, San Francisco Unicorns, on June 13. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The month-long tournament, running until July 14, promises high-quality T20 action as six franchises compete for the title in a double round-robin format followed by playoffs. This season will feature 34 matches across three venues in the USA: Oakland Coliseum in California, Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, and Central Broward Park in Florida. Here's a look at the unique flavour each venue brings to MLC 2025. Oakland Coliseum, California Oakland Coliseum MLC 2025 kicks off on the West Coast at Oakland Coliseum, a historic stadium best known as the former home of MLB's Oakland Athletics and NFL's Raiders. While its traditional roots lie in baseball and football, the venue has been adapted to host T20 cricket with spacious boundaries and high seating capacity, making it a perfect stage for the league's opening phase. Matches from June 12 to June 18 will take place here, featuring high-profile encounters including MI New York vs Texas Super Kings and Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom. Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Grand Prairie Stadium (Photo Credit: Sportzpics) The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas serves as the central hub for the second leg of the tournament and all playoff fixtures, including the Qualifier (July 9), Eliminator (July 10), Challenger (July 12), and the Final (July 14). This purpose-built cricket ground, which hosted the inaugural MLC final, boasts a cricket-specific pitch and growing fan base in the South. Known for its electrifying atmosphere and fast outfield, it's expected to be the scene of several crucial matchups that decide the fate of the season. Central Broward Regional Park , Lauderhill, Florida Central Broward Regional Park From July 2 to July 7, MLC will travel east to the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, the first ICC-certified venue in the US for international cricket. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Having hosted various T20 internationals over the years, the ground is known for its batting-friendly pitch and vibrant crowd support from Florida's diverse cricket-loving community. The final league-stage games, including Washington Freedom vs MI New York and Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings, will be held here, all potentially decisive for playoff qualification.
