Major League Cricket 2026 | 17-Jul-2026 07:00 AM | Oakland Coliseum
WAF 238/6 (20)
SFU 231/6 (20)
Washington Freedom won by 7 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett* | 28 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 215.38 |
| Matthew Short | 121 | 56 | 11 | 8 | 216.07 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar* | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Mitchell Owen | 4 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 14.25 |
Last Wicket:Hammad Azam c Nikhil Chaudhary b Ben Dwarshuis 7(6) - 158/6 in 14.5 ov.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom
Washington Freedom — Innings 1 (238/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen b Hassan Khan | 42 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 221.05 | |
| Steven Smith (c) c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Xavier Bartlett | 43 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 215 | |
| Rachin Ravindra c Aaron Hardie b Ghulam Mudassar | 28 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 200 | |
| Andries Gous (wk) c Aaron Hardie b Xavier Bartlett | 73 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 182.5 | |
| Glenn Maxwell c Haris Rauf b Ghulam Mudassar | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 130 | |
| Nikhil Chaudhary not out | 20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 153.85 | |
| Ben Dwarshuis c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b Xavier Bartlett | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 238 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Asif Mehmood, Saurabh Netravalkar | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Brody Couch | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 |
| Ghulam Mudassar | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 |
| Hassan Khan | 3 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 16.7 |
| Matthew Short | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen & Steven Smith | 83 | 36 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Steven Smith | 4 | 5 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Andries Gous | 56 | 26 |
| Glenn Maxwell & Andries Gous | 23 | 16 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary & Andries Gous | 59 | 32 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary & Ben Dwarshuis | 13 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Owen | 5.6 | 83 |
| 2 | Steven Smith | 6.5 | 87 |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra | 11.1 | 143 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | 13.5 | 166 |
| 5 | Andries Gous | 19.1 | 225 |
| 6 | Ben Dwarshuis | 19.6 | 238 |
San Francisco Unicorns — Innings 2 (231/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk) c Obus Pienaar b Ben Dwarshuis | 18 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 180 | |
| Finn Allen c Steven Smith b Saurabh Netravalkar | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 155.56 | |
| Matthew Short (c) not out | 121 | 56 | 11 | 8 | 216.07 | |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi c Nikhil Chaudhary b Mitchell Owen | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Aaron Hardie lbw b Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Hassan Khan c Steven Smith b Nikhil Chaudhary | 21 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 131.25 | |
| Hammad Azam c Nikhil Chaudhary b Ben Dwarshuis | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 | |
| Xavier Bartlett not out | 28 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 215.38 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 231 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Brody Couch, Ghulam Mudassar, Haris Rauf | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 |
| Asif Mehmood | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Mitchell Owen | 4 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 14.2 |
| Ian Holland | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.5 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Finn Allen | 20 | 11 |
| Matthew Short & Finn Allen | 26 | 18 |
| Matthew Short & Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 56 | 20 |
| Matthew Short & Aaron Hardie | 7 | 9 |
| Matthew Short & Hassan Khan | 35 | 23 |
| Matthew Short & Hammad Azam | 14 | 8 |
| Matthew Short & Xavier Bartlett | 73 | 31 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 1.5 | 20 |
| 2 | Finn Allen | 4.5 | 46 |
| 3 | Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 8.1 | 102 |
| 4 | Aaron Hardie | 9.4 | 109 |
| 5 | Hassan Khan | 13.3 | 144 |
| 6 | Hammad Azam | 14.5 | 158 |
Match Info
| Match | San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom |
|---|---|
| Series | Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Time | 17-Jul-2026 07:00 AM |
| Venue | Oakland Coliseum California |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom (SF vs WAS)
San Francisco Unicorns will face Washington Freedom in a thrilling match on 17-Jul-2026 in Major League Cricket 2026. The match will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 07:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Oakland Coliseum Pitch Report for SF vs WAS Match 31 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Oakland Coliseum Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in California, US will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 26°C on the match day with 49% humidity and 7.1 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
San Francisco Unicorns is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Washington Freedom remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Major League Cricket 2026.
The pitch at Oakland Coliseum is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. San Francisco Unicorns will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Washington Freedom will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between San Francisco Unicorns batting and Washington Freedom bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will San Francisco Unicorns showcase its strengths, or will Washington Freedom pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 17-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!



