Callum Stow's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for San Francisco Unicorns
San Francisco Unicorns have won by 7 wickets. Lahore Qalandars batted first and posted 152/6 in 20 overs. San Francisco Unicorns chased down 153 in just 15.2 overs.
Shayan Jahangir was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61 off 50 balls (SR 122). 4 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 38 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Hassan Khan blazed 53 off 33 balls (SR 161), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Lahore Qalandars had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Callum Stow delivered figures of 4/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
SFU lead the series 9-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 15 of the first innings was the inflection point — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
61 off 50 balls (SR 122), 2 fours, 4 sixes
4/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
53* off 33 balls (SR 161), 2 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
San Francisco Unicorns showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Lahore Qalandars were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. SFU lead the series 9-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.