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In a nail-biting clash at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) edged out the Texas Super Kings (TSK) by ten runs, securing their place in the finals of Major League Cricket 2024 (MLC). The match, a spectacle of skill and tenacity, saw several standout performances and a moment of brilliance that proved pivotal.
Corey Anderson’s stunning catch
The highlight of the match was undoubtedly the sensational catch by San Francisco’s skipper Corey Anderson. With Carmi le Roux bowling a back-of-length delivery angling wide outside off, Faf du Plessis attempted a slash shot but only managed to toe-end it. Anderson, displaying remarkable athleticism and reflexes, leapt mid-air to snatch the ball with his left hand. His incredible catch not only dismissed the dangerous du Plessis, who was threatening to take the game away within the powerplay, but it also lifted his team’s spirits with its inspirational effort.
Here is the video:
CATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT!? 🤯 My word what a catch from Corey Anderson? 😮 #MLC2024 | #CognizantMajorLeagueCricket | #T20 pic.twitter.com/8CzruEHWP7
— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 27, 2024
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Path to the finals
The San Francisco Unicorns scored 200 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Finn Allen played a great innings, scoring 101 runs off 53 balls. His century was the fifth in the MLC and helped set a tough target.
The Texas Super Kings scored 190 runs for 4 wickets in their innings. Devon Conway and Joshua Tromp both scored half-centuries, but it wasn’t enough. The Texas Super Kings fell short by 10 runs, and the San Francisco Unicorns won the match by 10 runs.
With this victory, the San Francisco Unicorns have booked their spot in the finals of MLC 2024. They will face the Washington Freedom on July 29 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The upcoming final promises to be an exciting showdown, as both teams vie for the coveted title.
