Quinton de Kock Falters as MI New York Lose to San Francisco Unicorns

Quinton de Kock’s early dismissal on July 8, 2026 set the tone for MI New York’s 104‑run total, and the San Francisco Unicorns chased it down in just 17 overs to claim victory.

MI New York won the toss and elected to bat at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona. De Kock, opening alongside Monank Patel, was out for a single before the 10th over, contributing nothing to the scoreboard. The innings stalled at 65 for 7, and only Corbin Bosch managed to push the total past the century mark. The final tally read 104 all out.

San Francisco Unicorns lost their top order-Finn Allen and Lhuan‑dre Pretorius-early, but Matthew Short (21) and Sanjay Krishnamurthy (48 off 45 balls) steadied the chase. Their partnership steered the side to the target with five wickets in hand, finishing the run chase in the 17th over.

De Kock’s dismissal left MI New York without a seasoned wicket‑keeper‑batsman to anchor the innings. His experience usually steadies the middle order, but the early loss forced the team into a defensive slog. The lack of runs from the top meant the middle and lower order faced a steep required run rate, which they could not meet.

The Unicorns, sitting atop the points table with four wins and three losses, extend their lead after the win. MI New York remain in third place, also with four wins and three defeats, but the narrow loss may affect their net‑run‑rate heading into the final stretch of the season.

MI New York’s next fixture pits them against the Texas Titans on July 15, 2026. With de Kock likely to retain his opening slot, the team will need a stronger start to avoid another low total. Fans will be watching closely to see if the South African can rebound after the July 8 setback.

**Key stats**: MI New York 104 all out (15 overs); San Francisco Unicorns 105/5 (17 overs). De Kock dismissed for 1 run. Match played at Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona.