Tunnel walks to Title talks: How the Unicorns are walking the talk

Tunnel Walks to Title Talks: How the Unicorns are Walking the Talk

The San Francisco Unicorns, riding a five-match winning streak, are disrupting the cricketing world with their unique tunnel walk rituals, led by stand-in captain Matt Short. This flamboyance is reflected on the field, where they've played an infectious brand of cricket, full of audacity and sharp game awareness.

The Unicorns' success can be attributed to their systems of excellence, culture, and mindset, built by head coach Shane Watson over two seasons. The team's energy on the field is visibly infectious, with a high happiness index.

CEO David White credits the team's environment, where players are trusted and backed, for their success. However, he acknowledges that there's still a long way to go in the season.

The Unicorns' top seven batters have collectively averaged 39.36 at a strike rate of 185.66, with the highest boundary percentage and lowest dot-ball percentage in the league. Their data-driven recruitment strategy has paid off, with their on-field performance mirroring their projections.

At the halfway mark, the Unicorns are the resounding favorites to clinch their first MLC title. Captain Matt Short believes a clean sweep is within reach, a goal the team envisioned before the tournament started.