Through the conflict between Seattle Orcas (SEA) and the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) in Major Cricket League (MLC) 2025, the place the latter secured a snug win, a second of comeback by Pakistani tempo sensation Haris Rauf had the spectators on their ft. With the win, SFU turned the primary staff this season to safe a playoff berth.
Haris Rauf will get revenge towards Gerald Coetzee as stumps shatters in dramatic second
The second unfolded within the sixteenth over of the second innings, with SEA chasing a formidable goal of 177 runs. Proteas pacer Gerald Coetzee, recognized for his six-hitting capability decrease down the order, struck a shocking six off Rauf. It was a fuller supply on center and leg stump — Coetzee made room and lofted it effortlessly over the long-off area with beautiful timing, clearing the fence with ease.
Nonetheless, the second of brilliance got here within the very subsequent supply when Rauf obtained his revenge. He delivered a fiery 145 kmph ball, angling in in the direction of the stumps. Coetzee, trying to copy his earlier shot, was utterly crushed for tempo and missed it solely. The ball crashed the off stump stump sending Rauf pumped. It was that second that ended the hopes of Seattle utterly.
Right here’s the video:
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Harris Rauf will get his revenge on Gerald Coetzee ⚡ pic.twitter.com/8ttk2qzfZh
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San Francisco Unicorns storm into playoffs with sixth straight win
After successful the toss, the winless Seattle selected to bowl first towards the undefeated San Francisco in Dallas. SFU obtained off to a powerful begin, with opener Matthew Quick scoring a superb half-century, supported by Jake Fraser-McGurk’s crisp 34-run knock. Later, a helpful contribution from West Indian all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who smashed 56 runs off simply 31 balls, helped SFU put up a complete of over 170 runs.
In reply, Seattle as soon as once more put up a dismal batting show, with their center order collapsing underneath strain. Aside from Shayan Jahangir and Shimron Hetmyer, no different batter managed to cross the 30-run mark. With the ball, Rauf led the cost for SFU taking a superb four-wicket haul, nicely supported by Shepherd and Quick, helping their side win by 32 runs. With six wins in six matches, the San Francisco have now formally booked their spot within the playoffs.
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