Updated 24 June 2025 at 17:28 IST
Michael Bracewell had a forgettable moment during the MLC match-up between the San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York when he hilariously called for DRS despite being clean-bowled. The NZ all-rounder's puzzling move became a light-hearted highlight in a disappointing outing for MI NY. Such an instance might've given R Ashwin some déjà vu. MI New York's failed bid for momentum added to the comical twist in the match-up.
The moment happened in the second ball of the 17th over of the second innings when Romario Shepherd bowled out Michael Bracewell with ease. The RCB hero bowled a good length delivery around off, and Bracewell was looking to slog and cleared his front foot. But the NZ star missed, and the ball rattled the off-stump. As SFU broke out in a celebration, Bracewell looked confused and went up for DRS, believing it was an LBW dismissal.
But Romario Shepherd brought him back to reality as he pointed towards the stumps. Michael Bracewell looked behind and had a laugh as he started walking towards the dressing room. The NZ all-rounder was dismissed for a golden duck, and MI NY's struggles continued.
San Francisco Unicorns posed a titanic 246-run target, and MI New York struggled to gain momentum after the opening partnership between Quinton de Kock (70) and Monank Patel (60) fell. Skipper Nicholas Pooran also could not withstand SFU's bowling prowess. Kieron Pollard tried to bring some stability with his potent batting skills but couldn't receive a settled partnership.
RCB sensation Romario Shepherd stood tall as he picked two crucial wickets for Quinton de Kock and Michael Bracewell. Xavier Bartlett also scalped two wickets, while Haris Rauf and Liam Plunkett scalped a wicket each to keep MI New York at bay. They were restricted at 199, allowing the San Francisco Unicorns to secure a 47-run win at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium.
Published 24 June 2025 at 17:28 IST