Unmukt Chand Shines in MLC 2025
Chand's half-century has given the Los Angeles Knight Riders hope for a strong comeback in the MLC 2025 season, and his performance will be closely watched as the team prepares to face the Texas Super Kings on June 15, with the former Indian U-19 World Cup-winning captain aiming to make a significant impact in the tournament.
Unmukt Chand scored a blistering 53 off 32 for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, but it was not enough to secure a win against the San Francisco Unicorns, who won by 32 runs in their opening match of the Major League Cricket 2025 season.
Chand's impressive performance included 4 sixes and 4 fours, with a strike rate of 165.62, as he took on quality international bowlers like Haris Rauf and Liam Plunkett. Despite being dismissed in the 13th over, his innings was an encouraging sign for the team, which has struggled with consistency in the past. This is only his third half-century in the MLC, and his form may give the team hope for a strong comeback.
The San Francisco Unicorns' Jake Fraser-McGurk was named Player of the Match for his 88 off 38, his first significant score in the format. He credited his team's hard work and the favorable conditions at the ground for their victory. The Los Angeles Knight Riders, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, have secured only three victories in their MLC history and face a tough contest against the Texas Super Kings on June 15.
Unmukt Chand's performance is not only crucial for the Los Angeles Knight Riders but also for his personal goal of securing a spot in the USA cricket team for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Having retired from Indian cricket in 2021, Chand has been working towards making a name for himself in the American cricket scene, and his recent form is a positive sign for his ambitions.