Unmukt Chand the man who led India to U19 World Cup glory smashes 86 runs in MLC 2025 for LA Knight Riders’ first win. Full story of his blazing comeback.
Once a World Cup Winning Captain Now a T20 Gamechanger
Unmukt Chand the name that lit up the U19 World Cup 2012 is once again making headlines this time not in India but on American soil. The former India U19 skipper who once held the dreams of a billion cricket fans delivered a breathtaking performance in Major League Cricket 2025 so the world was reminded that his cricketing flame is far from dimmed.
A Stormy Innings That Blew Away the Orcas
In a high octane clash between Los Angeles Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas it was Chand’s bat that roared the loudest. Chasing 178 LA Knight Riders stormed to victory in just 18.2 overs and Chand hammered an explosive 86 runs off just 47 balls decorated with 10 boundaries and 4 massive sixes. His fearless strokeplay left the opposition bowlers helpless and the crowd thrilled.
Seattle’s Bowling Collapse as Chand Stole the Show
While the Orcas had a decent start with Aaron Jones scoring 44 and David Warner adding 38 to lift them to 177 their bowlers couldn’t handle the counterattack. Unmukt Chand backed by Saif Badar’s solid 54 and Rutherford’s brisk 20 turned the game into a one sided affair. The Orcas bowling unit had no answers to Chand’s onslaught so they crumbled under pressure.
From Retirement to Resurgence Chand’s New Chapter in the USA
After announcing retirement from Indian cricket in 2021 Unmukt shifted his base to the US in pursuit of new opportunities. His dream of playing for the Indian senior team never materialized but his hunger for the game never faded and this recent knock in MLC 2025 proves he’s not just playing so he’s dominating.
LA Knight Riders Finally Taste Victory in MLC 2025
With this win Los Angeles Knight Riders have opened their account in the tournament. They had lost three out of four matches so far but this win lifts them to fifth place on the points table with 2 points and a net run rate of minus 2.357. The franchise and its fans will hope this is the spark that ignites a winning streak.
Unmukt Chand A New Hero in a New Land
Cricket might have taken him out of India but the game never left his heart. In a land of new beginnings Unmukt Chand has found his groove again and perhaps his legacy is just getting started.