Michael Bracewell's Unforgettable DRS Blunder in Major Cricket League Match

In a recent Major Cricket League match, Michael Bracewell's unusual DRS review after being bowled left fans bewildered. The MI New York team faced a tough challenge against the San Francisco Unicorns, ultimately falling short by 47 runs. Despite strong performances from Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel, the Unicorns' batting display, led by captain Matthew Short, proved too much. This article delves into the match's key moments and Bracewell's memorable blunder.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2025, 13:54 IST

A Surprising Moment for Bracewell

During a thrilling encounter between the Mumbai Indians New York and the San Francisco Unicorns at the Major Cricket League in Dallas, a bizarre incident unfolded involving MINY's Michael Bracewell. In the 17th over, as Romario Shepherd bowled a delivery that pitched on the off-stump, Bracewell misjudged the line, resulting in the ball hitting the stumps and dislodging the bails.

In a rather perplexing turn of events, Bracewell opted for a DRS review only to realize he had been dismissed without scoring. Check out the video of this unusual moment:

Unicorns Triumph Over MI New York

Despite a valiant effort, MI New York fell short by 47 runs while attempting to chase down a daunting target of 247 runs set by the San Francisco Unicorns. The chase started strong but lost momentum after the 10th over. Quinton de Kock contributed a solid 70 runs off 46 deliveries, while Monank Patel added 60 runs off 33 balls. Their partnership of 119 runs kept MI in contention, but the loss of Monank to Plunkett triggered a series of wickets.

Quick dismissals of Nicholas Pooran (15) and Michael Bracewell (0) followed shortly after, both falling to Romario Shepherd. De Kock's dismissal soon after marked the beginning of a collapse for MI. Although Kieron Pollard managed a brisk 34 not out off 16 balls, MI concluded their innings at 199/6. Shepherd and Xavier Bartlett each claimed two wickets.

Earlier in the match, the Unicorns showcased their batting prowess, finishing with a score of 246/4. Captain Matthew Short led the charge with an impressive 91 runs off 43 balls, while Jake Fraser-McGurk contributed 64 runs off just 26 balls. A late surge from Hassan Khan, who scored 31 runs off 9 balls, helped secure a formidable total. Kieron Pollard took 2 wickets for 31 runs, but the MI bowling unit struggled overall. The Unicorns' dominant display with both bat and ball ensured a decisive victory.