In an exciting clash at the Major League Cricket (MLC) between Seattle Orcas and San Francisco Unicorns, Shehan Jayasuriya hit a blistering scoop shot to Haris Rauf. Although he could not take his team across the line, the Unicorns moved to the third spot, while Seattle side slipped to the last spot.
Shehan Jayasuriya’s fighting half century
Jayasuriya, the opening batter of Seattle Orcas, showed courage during the run-chase of 166 against San Francisco Unicorns. He played an attacking knock of 54 runs, which included seven fours and two sixes. The major highlight of his inning was the scoop shot gone for a boundary.
Jayasuriya’s unorthodox shot came during the last over of the powerplay against Rauf where the right-arm pacer was hit for successive fours and a six, making it a huge over.
Here’s the video:
Shehan hitting them for fun 💥#SeattleOrcas #SFUvSO #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC2024 #AFCT pic.twitter.com/a2o7yLlDW1
— Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) July 15, 2024
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Match Summary
Seattle Orcas faced San Francisco Unicorns in a 13th match of ongoing MLC 2024 at Church Street Park, Morrisville. After winning the toss, Seattle Orcas opted to bowl first.
Asked to bat first, San Francisco scored an above-par 165. Thanks to Finn Allen‘s fierce knock of 34 runs, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, and Matthew Short’s quick fire 56 at a strike rate of 175.
In response, Seattle Orcas managed to get a solid start, with their opening batters Ryan Rickelton and Jayasuriya adding 76 runs for the first wicket.
After the fall of Rickelton, there was no support for Jayasuriya from the other end, which cost them the match.
San Francisco’s next game will be against MI New York, whereas Seattle will lock horns with San Francisco in the reverse fixture.
