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San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom Result – Qualifier 2

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Qualifier 2 • Major League Cricket

San Francisco Unicorns cricket team logo
SFU
231/6 (20)
Washington Freedom cricket team logo
WF
238/6 (20)
Washington Freedom won by 7 runs
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Player of the match: Andries Gous

End of over 20 (14 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 28 (13)
Matthew Short 121 (56)
SFU 231/6
Mitchell Owen 4-1-57-0
19.6
1
Mitchell Owen to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
19.5
0
Mitchell Owen to Xavier Bartlett, no run
19.4
1
Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, 1 run
19.3
2
Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, 2 runs
19.2
4
Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Four
19.1
6
Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Six
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Matthew Short 108 (52)
Xavier Bartlett 27 (11)
SFU 217/6
Saurabh Netravalkar 4-1-35-0
18.6
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run
18.5
2
Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 2 runs
18.4
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
18.3
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run
18.2
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
18.1
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run
End of over 18 (19 runs)
Matthew Short 103 (48)
Xavier Bartlett 25 (9)
SFU 210/6
Ben Dwarshuis 4-2-44-0
17.6
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, 1 run
17.5
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
17.4
6
Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six
17.3
6
Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six
17.2
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, 1 run
17.1
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, Four
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 12 (6)
Matthew Short 97 (45)
SFU 191/6
Saurabh Netravalkar 3-1-28-0
16.6
2
Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 2 runs
16.5
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run
16.4
4
Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, Four
16.3
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
16.2
6
Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, Six
16.1
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, no run

Match Summary

San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom met in Qualifier 2 of Major League Cricket, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.2: Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Four | 19.1: Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Six | 17.4: Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Washington Freedom won by 7 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.2: Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Four
  • 19.1: Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Six
  • 17.4: Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six
  • 17.3: Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six
  • 17.1: Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, Four
  • 16.4: Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, Four
  • 16.2: Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Washington Freedom won by 7 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.2: Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (14 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 28 (13)
Matthew Short 121 (56)
SFU 231/6
Mitchell Owen 4-1-57-0

19.6 1 Mitchell Owen to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

19.5 0 Mitchell Owen to Xavier Bartlett, no run

19.4 1 Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, 1 run

19.3 2 Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, 2 runs

19.2 4 Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Four

19.1 6 Mitchell Owen to Matthew Short, Six

End of over 19 (7 runs)
Matthew Short 108 (52)
Xavier Bartlett 27 (11)
SFU 217/6
Saurabh Netravalkar 4-1-35-0

18.6 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run

18.5 2 Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 2 runs

18.4 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

18.3 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run

18.2 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

18.1 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run

End of over 18 (19 runs)
Matthew Short 103 (48)
Xavier Bartlett 25 (9)
SFU 210/6
Ben Dwarshuis 4-2-44-0

17.6 1 Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, 1 run

17.5 1 Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

17.4 6 Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six

17.3 6 Ben Dwarshuis to Xavier Bartlett, Six

17.2 1 Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, 1 run

17.1 4 Ben Dwarshuis to Matthew Short, Four

End of over 17 (14 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 12 (6)
Matthew Short 97 (45)
SFU 191/6
Saurabh Netravalkar 3-1-28-0

16.6 2 Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 2 runs

16.5 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, 1 run

16.4 4 Saurabh Netravalkar to Matthew Short, Four

16.3 1 Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

16.2 6 Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, Six

16.1 0 Saurabh Netravalkar to Xavier Bartlett, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom Qualifier 2 match?
Washington Freedom won by 7 runs.

What is the San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom Qualifier 2?
San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom is the Qualifier 2 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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