Major League Cricket 2026 | 05-Jul-2026 03:00 AM | Knight Riders Cricket Field
SFU 126/10 (19.3)
WAF 129/5 (18.1)
Washington Freedom won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikhil Chaudhary* | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Obus Pienaar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hardie* | 3.1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 9.47 |
| Brody Couch | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Steven Smith c Finn Allen b Brody Couch 56(49) - 123/5 in 17.5 ov.
Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns
San Francisco Unicorns — Innings 1 (126/10 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk) c Jack Edwards b Ben Dwarshuis | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Finn Allen c Saurabh Netravalkar b Jack Edwards | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 92.31 | |
| Matthew Short (c) c Mitchell Owen b Ben Dwarshuis | 39 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 114.71 | |
| Aaron Hardie c Steven Smith b Jack Edwards | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi c Andries Gous b Jack Edwards | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hammad Azam c Mark Chapman b Mitchell Owen | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Hassan Khan c Lahiru Milantha b Saurabh Netravalkar | 27 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 96.43 | |
| Xavier Bartlett c Ben Dwarshuis b Holland | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Brody Couch b Holland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Haris Rauf c Saurabh Netravalkar b Jack Edwards | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Anirudh Immanuel not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 126 | 10 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Jack Edwards | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3.7 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Mitchell Owen | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Ian Holland | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Finn Allen | 23 | 17 |
| Matthew Short & Finn Allen | 18 | 14 |
| Matthew Short & Aaron Hardie | 4 | 2 |
| Matthew Short & Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 0 | 3 |
| Matthew Short & Hammad Azam | 11 | 14 |
| Matthew Short & Hassan Khan | 53 | 47 |
| Xavier Bartlett & Hassan Khan | 10 | 10 |
| Brody Couch & Hassan Khan | 1 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf & Hassan Khan | 0 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf & Anirudh Immanuel | 6 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 2.5 | 23 |
| 2 | Finn Allen | 5.1 | 41 |
| 3 | Aaron Hardie | 5.3 | 45 |
| 4 | Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 5.6 | 45 |
| 5 | Hammad Azam | 8.2 | 56 |
| 6 | Matthew Short | 16.1 | 109 |
| 7 | Xavier Bartlett | 17.5 | 119 |
| 8 | Brody Couch | 17.6 | 120 |
| 9 | Hassan Khan | 18.1 | 120 |
| 10 | Haris Rauf | 19.3 | 126 |
Washington Freedom — Innings 2 (129/5 in 18.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen b Xavier Bartlett | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Jack Edwards c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b Haris Rauf | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Andries Gous (wk) b Brody Couch | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Steven Smith (c) c Finn Allen b Brody Couch | 56 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 114.29 | |
| Mark Chapman c Hassan Khan b Haris Rauf | 44 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 133.33 | |
| Nikhil Chaudhary not out | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Obus Pienaar not out | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 129 | 5 wkts, 18.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Lahiru Milantha, Ian Holland, Ben Dwarshuis, Saurabh Netravalkar | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Brody Couch | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Aaron Hardie | 3.1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Matthew Short | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Anirudh Immanuel | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen & Jack Edwards | 4 | 6 |
| Andries Gous & Jack Edwards | 0 | 1 |
| Andries Gous & Steven Smith | 15 | 14 |
| Mark Chapman & Steven Smith | 72 | 60 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary & Steven Smith | 32 | 26 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary & Obus Pienaar | 6 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Owen | 0.6 | 4 |
| 2 | Jack Edwards | 1.1 | 4 |
| 3 | Andries Gous | 3.3 | 19 |
| 4 | Mark Chapman | 13.3 | 91 |
| 5 | Steven Smith | 17.5 | 123 |
Match Info
| Match | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns |
|---|---|
| Series | Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Time | 05-Jul-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Knight Riders Cricket Field |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns (WAS vs SF)
Washington Freedom will face San Francisco Unicorns in a thrilling match on 05-Jul-2026 in Major League Cricket 2026. The match will be played at Knight Riders Cricket Field at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Match Overview
Washington Freedom is known for its strong batting and bowling, while San Francisco Unicorns 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 Knight Riders Cricket Field is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Washington Freedom will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while San Francisco Unicorns will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Washington Freedom batting and San Francisco Unicorns 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 Washington Freedom showcase its strengths, or will San Francisco Unicorns pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 05-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
