San Francisco Unicorns hit by loss and Ashwin injury in MLC 2026

The San Francisco Unicorns suffered an 11‑run defeat to the Los Angeles Knight Riders in a Major League Cricket (MLC) match, despite a three‑wicket haul by Haris Rauf. Batting first, the Knight Riders posted 185, and the Unicorns lost four wickets in the powerplay and could not chase the target. In a separate development, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a right‑knee injury after appearing in only one game. The Unicorns have signed Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle as his replacement. Despite the setbacks, the franchise remains top of the six‑team standings with five wins from eight matches and continues to vie for a playoff spot and the league title.