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India Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
MLC 2025: Finn Allen shatters multiple records en route 51-ball 151 for San Francisco
New Zealand batter Finn Allen shattered the record books with his breathtaking innings for San Francisco Unicorns against Washington Freedom in the opening match of Major League Cricket 2025 (MLC 2025) on Friday, June 13 at Oakland Coliseum, California. Allen played a blistering innings of 151 (51), smashing five fours and 19 sixes as he helped his team post a massive score of 269/5 in their allotted 20 brought up his half-century in just 20 balls and later registered the fastest hundred in MLC history, reaching the milestone in just 34 balls. His six-hitting exhibition helped him etch his name in the record books for the fastest 150 recorded in T20 cricket in just 49 Kiwi batter treated the bowlers with utter disdain, whacking them all round the park as he also broke the record for most sixes in T20 cricket (19 sixes). He stitched a quick-fire 88-run stand for the third wicket off 37 balls with Sanjay Krishnamurthi, taking San Francisco past the 150-run mark in the 12th Allen's out here breaking records He smashed the fastest century in MLC history for the @SFOUnicorns! Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) June 13, 2025advertisement Later in the second innings, Washington also got off to a blistering start as openers Rachin Ravindra (42 off 17) and Mitchell Owen (39 off 20) added 80 runs for the first wicket off just 32 Plunkett finally managed to break the threatening partnership by dismissing Ravindra. Owen also departed shortly, courtesy of an unfortunate run out which left Washington on 97/2 in 6.4 losing their openers, Washington suffered a dramatic collapse as they lost the last eight wickets for 49 runs and got bundled out for 146 in 13.1 overs. Captain Glenn Maxwell (5 off 4) and Glenn Phillips (0 off 3) failed to leave their mark as Washington capitulated under Rauf (3/30, 3.1 overs) and Hassan Khan (3/38) were the pick of the bowlers for San Francisco, guiding them to a massive 123-run victory, the largest ever in MLC history. Finn Alenn was deservedly adjudged Player of the Match for his record-breaking innings.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
San Francisco Unicorns register largest win in MLC history, beat defending champions Washington Freedom by 123 runs
San Francisco Unicorns beat Washington Freedom to win the opening match of the Major League Cricket 2025. (Image: Sportzpics) San Francisco Unicorns earned the biggest win in Major League Cricket (MLC) history when they trounced Washington Freedom by 123 runs in what was a record-breaking opening night at the Oakland Coliseum. Unicorns, led by Finn Allen's blistering 151 runs , produced plenty of fireworks to enthral the Bay Area crowd as Coliseum hosted its first-ever MLC fixture. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Having been put to bat, Unicorns scored a league record 269/5 thanks to Allen's 151 which included 19 sixes, also a record, with handy contributions from local boy Sanjay Krishnamurthi (36 from 20 balls) and Hassan Khan (38* from 18 balls). Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Everyone, bar Jack Edwards - who took 2/39, went for over 10 runs an over. Saurabh Netravalkar, one of the stars of USA's T20 World Cup run in 2023, was the most expensive bowler - going for 57 runs in the maximum four overs. In reply, Washington Freedom were coasting at 80/0 with Mitchell Owen (39 from 20 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (42 from 17 balls) leading the onslaught by the powerplay overs. When both departed, and Freedom were reduced to 97/2, they lost the next six wickets in just 20 runs. Edwards (21 from 7 balls) and Ben Sears (15 from 10) were the only two others who produced a fight, albeit meek, in going past the 10-run mark. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Seven of Freedom's players departed in single digits. Haris Rauf (3/30), Hassan Khan (3/38) and Carmi le Roux (2/35) were the pick of the bowlers for the Unicorns who were playing their first 'real' home game in MLC. At the forefont of the Unicorns' show was Allen who clobbered 19 sixes as he brought up his 150 in 49 balls to record the fastest 150 in T20 cricket history. The Kiwi batter's 19 sixes beat the record held by West Indies' Chris Gayle and Estonia's Sahil Chauhan. Not so surprisingly, he was named the Player of the Match. "Nice to start the tournament strong coming here. I reckon good bats (smiles, when asked how he hit the ball so clean)," he said at the post-match ceremony. "I set up pretty well and hit the ball down the ground. Good wickets. Was pretty special, good first stint. We got a lot of firepower with the bat. Good win. I think the way the tournament is going, it's shaping pretty well. The lads are enjoying," he added. Glenn Maxwell, the Freedom captain, credited Allen for taking the game away from them. " Finn Allen batted beautifully, he overpowered us, we had set plans, but this was a small ground and a beautiful wicket. The wicket changed a bit under lights, it held up a bit, but we lost too many wickets in the middle overs. We thought we had a chance, played well in the first 7 overs and then it fell apart," he said. The MLC will remain in Oakland tomorrow for second of nine matches at the venue with 2023 edition's champions MI New York taking on Texas Super Kings. Biggest wins in MLC history 123 runs - San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025 105 runs - MI New York vs LA Knight Riders in 2023 96 runs - Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns in 2024 94 runs - Washington Freedom vs MI New York in 2024 69 runs - Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders in 2023
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
New Zealand Star Finn Allen, Who Went Unsold At IPL 2025 Auction, Breaks Chris Gayle's World Record
New Zealand's swashbuckling batter Finn Allen broke multiple records in the opening game of Major League Cricket 2025 - a franchise-based T20 competition in the United States. Playing for San Francisco Unicorns against the Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum on Friday, Allen went berserk and scored 151 runs off just 51 balls. His innings had a strike rate of over 296. The batter slammed five fours and 19 sixes during the terrific knock that was nothing less than a nightmare for the Washington Freedom bowlers. During the knock, Allen broke the record for the fastest 150 in T20 cricket. He reached the milestone in 49 balls. The right-handed batter smashed his ton in 34 balls, which turned out to be the fastest T20 hundred by a Kiwi batter and also the quickest in the tournament's history. Allen also broke the record of Chris Gayle and Estonia's Sahil Chauhan by hitting the most sixes in a men's T20 innings. While Gayle and Chauhan had hit 18 each, Allen surpassed both of them with a tally of 19. Finn Allen's out here breaking recordsHe smashed the fastest century in MLC history for the @SFOUnicorns! — Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) June 13, 2025 "Was exciting (on making the fastest hundred in MLC history), off to a good start, found the boundaries regularly, we had a few partnerships and got a good score on the board. The boundaries are fairly decent," said the Kiwi batter after his fiery knock. Interestingly, just six months ago, Allen found no bidders at the Indian Premier League auction table. With a base price of Rs 2 crore, the New Zealand batter went unsold in IPL 2025 action that was held in November last year. In the same auction, India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in the tournament's history. He was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore. Following him was Shreyas Iyer, who was signed by Punjab Kings for a whopping sum of Rs 26.75 crore. The bidding war also saw Venkatesh Iyer being retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 23.75 crore.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
MLC 2025 schedule: Dates, format, teams, venues and live streaming info
When is the MLC 2025 season scheduled to take place? The MLC 2025 season is scheduled to run from June 13 to July 14. What is the format of the MLC 2025 tournament? The MLC 2025 tournament will feature six teams competing in a double round-robin format, meaning each side will play 10 league matches. Following the league stage, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs, which include a Qualifier, an Eliminator, and a Challenger match, culminating in the final. Which international cricket stars are participating in MLC 2025? The MLC 2025 season will feature several prominent international cricketers, including Sunil Narine, Faf du Plessis, Andre Russell, and Trent Boult. Many of these players are joining the league fresh from their Indian Premier League (IPL) stints. Where will the MLC 2025 matches be played? The MLC 2025 matches will be hosted across three key venues in the USA: the Oakland Coliseum, Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, and Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida. Grand Prairie Stadium will exclusively host the playoff stage of the tournament. How are IPL franchises involved with MLC teams? Four of the six MLC franchises have ownership ties to Indian Premier League (IPL) teams. These include MI New York (Mumbai Indians), Texas Super Kings (Chennai Super Kings), LA Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), and Seattle Orcas (Delhi Capitals). That's not the only Indian link in MLC. In fact, Washington Freedom is owned by Indian-born American entrepreneur Sanjay Govil, while Seattle Orcas is co-owned by the GMR Group and Satya Nadella, the Indian-born American business executive. Where can fans watch Major League Cricket 2025 live in India? For fans in India, live streaming of Major League Cricket 2025 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Which teams are playing in the opening match of MLC 2025? The MLC 2025 season will kick off with a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 final between the defending champion Washington Freedom and last year's runner-up, the San Francisco Unicorns. Washington Freedom won its maiden MLC title against the Unicorns in 2024.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Jason Holder named Los Angeles Knight Riders captain; Sunil Narine to lead first two games
Jason Holder. (Photo by) The Los Angeles Knight Riders have announced Jason Holder as their captain for the upcoming 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC). Holder, who has led the West Indies across formats, brings plenty of leadership experience and all-round ability to the team. His presence is expected to be a key factor in LAKR's campaign this year. However, Holder will miss the first two matches of the season due to international duties. In his absence, Sunil Narine will lead the team. Narine is no stranger to leadership, having recently served as the vice-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL season. His experience with the Knight Riders franchise makes him a natural choice to step in. Holder is expected to join the squad before their third match, which is against Washington Freedom on 17 June. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Los Angeles Knight Riders squad for MLC 2025: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Anrich Nortje, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Adithya Ganesh, Nitish Kumar, Kartik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Saif Badar, Shadley Van Schalwyk, Matthew Tromp 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel In the last two MLC seasons, LAKR finished 6th in 2023 and 5th in 2024, exiting both times in the league stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 최대 할인 지원해드려요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo With a strong squad and fresh leadership, they will be hoping to make their first-ever playoff appearance this year. Major League Cricket 2025 begins today, 12 June, and will run until the final on 13 July. The tournament will be played across three venues: Dallas, Oakland, and Florida. LAKR will play their first match on 14 June against the San Francisco Unicorns at the Oakland Coliseum.
