Shadab Khan made a blazing debut for the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023. He lit up the tournament with a ferocious knock against MI New York.
Batting first after winning the toss, San Francisco posted a challenging total of 215/5 in 20 overs, with Corey Anderson’s unbeaten 91 being the highlight.
Shadab Khan played a vital role in rescuing the Unicorns from a precarious position of 50/4. He formed a thrilling 129-run partnership with Anderson for the fifth wicket, showcasing aggressive batting to propel their team to a formidable total.
Khan’s brilliance reached its peak in the 15th over when he faced Sarabjit Ladda. In an extraordinary display of power-hitting, he smashed four consecutive deliveries for six, four, six, and six, bringing up his maiden MLC fifty in style. His ferocious strokeplay left the American crowd in awe. Ladda is a former Kolkata Knight Riders player.
Not only did Khan excel with the bat, but he also made an impact with the ball. He dismissed MINY opener Dewald Brevis, providing a crucial breakthrough for his team. Despite efforts from Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, and Tim David, MI New York could only manage 193/5, resulting in a 22-run victory for San Francisco.