LAKR vs SFU Match 30 Results

4:05 AM IST And that's a wrap on today's thrilling game! The excitement continues in the MLC as the Qualifier game is set for Wednesday, July 9th at 12 AM GMT. The Washington Freedom will take on the Texas Super Kings in a battle for a spot in the final. Join us early for the pre-match hype and analysis as we count down to the big game. Until then, take care, and cheers!

4:04 AM IST Jason Holder, the skipper of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, says it feels good to get a win. Adds that they started well with the bat, and all the batters who came in kept the tempo. Shares that they were not good with the ball and dropped some chances that plagued them in the tournament. Mentions that there were many positives, but they failed to put a complete game together. Credits the fans who gave continued support. Closes by adding that they need to learn a bit quicker and come back strong next season.

4:02 AM IST Andre Fletcher is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his blistering knock. He says that he wanted to give himself some time and wanted to be positive. Adds that Alex Hales started well, so it made things easy for him. Shares that the wicket was a touch slow, but we wanted to put the bowlers under pressure, and happy that we finished with the win. Mentions that believing in himself and backing his ability helps with the performance. Closes by sharing that he is grateful for the opportunity and hopes to contribute to the side.

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3:52 AM IST Matthew Short, the San Francisco Unicorns skipper, says that he is happy with the fight their middle order gave. Adds that they gave away too many runs, but they are into the playoffs. He says that the injury of Shepherd is bad, and Haris Rauf is injured, so they will want the locals to step up in the playoffs.

3:51 AM IST So, the San Francisco Unicorns will now face the MI New York in the Eliminator stage! They fell agonizingly short in their chase of 245, despite a valiant effort. After losing three quick wickets, Hassan Khan and Sanjay Krishnamurthi steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. Khan's quickfire 35 came to an end in the 8th over, but Krishnamurthi continued to fight, scoring a magnificent 92 before departing in the 15th over. Unfortunately, Hammad Azam's dismissal in the next over proved to be a turning point. Xavier Bartlett tried hard at the backend, but it was a tall ask, and the Unicorns fell short by just 11 runs (DLS method).