Hammad Azam's 61 Fires San Francisco Unicorns to Victory
San Francisco Unicorns have won by 25 runs. San Francisco Unicorns batted first and posted 156/6 in 20 overs. Guyana Amazon Warriors, chasing 157, fell short at 131/7 in 15.3 overs.
Hammad Azam was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61* off 45 balls (SR 136). 4 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 56 runs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz fought hard with 31 off 21 balls, but it was not enough to haul Guyana Amazon Warriors over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Hassan Khan delivered figures of 2/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
SFU lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
61* off 45 balls (SR 136), 2 fours, 4 sixes
2/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
38 off 21 balls (SR 181), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
San Francisco Unicorns showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Guyana Amazon Warriors will rue missed opportunities — a 25 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. SFU lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.