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The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
MLC 2025: Texas Super Kings retires out Daryl Mitchell in tactical masterstroke; Ferreira repays faith with blistering knock
Texas Super Kings retired out a sluggish Daryl Mitchell in a tactical move that paid off handsomely in a 43-run victory against Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket on Wednesday. After rain had reduced the match at Lauderhill to a five-overs-a-side contest, Texas lost skipper Marcus Stoinis in the first over while Mitchell, the other opener, struggled to get going. The New Zealander, who has a 138-plus strike rate in Twenty20 Internationals, made six runs off five balls before being retired out. New man in Donovan Ferreira then blasted five sixes in his blistering 37 not out off nine balls to deflate Washington. Daryl Mitchell was retired out when he was 6 off 5 for Donovan Ferreira who scored 37 off just 9 balls! 😱 — Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 3, 2025 Ferreira and Shubham Ranjane, who top-scored with an unbeaten 39, plundered 53 runs in two overs to power the Super Kings to a commanding 87 for two. Defending champion Washington managed 44 for four in reply with skipper Glenn Maxwell falling for a first-ball duck. Texas captain Stoinis said the tournament could see more and more cases of teams retiring out struggling batters, while player of the match Ferreira said coach Stephen Fleming prepared him for the situation. 'Flem obviously said, 'Be ready, we're going to take Mitch out',' said the South African. 'Obviously it's never nice taking a player out but hopefully he understands it's for the better of the team and luckily for us, tonight, it paid off.' Texas rose to second place, behind San Francisco Unicorns, following its sixth win in eight matches.
Int'l Cricket Council
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Positive gains for South African players in ICC Men's Test Rankings
The new ICC World Test Champions, South Africa, are basking in their glory, as multiple members of their team rise in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Leading the charge is Player of the Match from the final at Lord's, Aiden Markram. The batting hero has risen seven places to just outside the top-10 in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings, with only two points separating him from New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell (725) in 10th. Markram scored a crucial and match-winning 136 runs off 207 balls in a masterful display of Test batting to help take South Africa across the line in the WTC Final. His equally vital wickets for South Africa have also been rewarded in the Test All-Rounders Rankings, seeing him ascend a whopping 44 places. David Bedingham, who closed the famous win for South Africa, also made a move of note in the Batting Rankings, climbing 17 places to joint 40 alongside Cameron Green. Meanwhile, South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who produced an inspirational spell with the ball during Australia's second innings, has also advanced seven slots in the Bowling Rankings. He shares 37th place with Pakistan's Naseem Shah and Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara. Kagiso Rabada, who was the pick of South Africa's bowlers, maintained his second place among the bowlers, next to India's Jasprit Bumrah. His 868 ratings points are 21 clear of Pat Cummins who also remains in third place. For runners up, Australia, seasoned speedster Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Beau Webster benefited from valiant displays. Starc, who took five wickets through the Test and scored a fighting half-century in the second innings, climbed to 10th spot in the bowlers' and all-rounders lists. Webster meanwhile, who was Australia's top scorer in the first innings, climbed 13 places in the Batting Rankings. In the ODI Player Rankings, key performers from the Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 action have boasted impressive climbs. Netherlands' top-order batter Michael Levitt, who was also handy with the ball, has soared 22 places in the Batting Rankings to go with a climb of 21 among the bowlers and another 27 in the all-rounders charts. Levitt also leapt 11 places in the T20I batting charts to the 30th spot in the tri-series after League 2 play, just below Pakistan's Mohammad Haris. His teammate Noah Croes also jumped 20 places in the Men's ODI Batting Rankings after making a vital fifty from the four-wicket win against Scotland. Nepal's Aarif Sheikh, who top-scored with the bat in the 16-run win over the Dutch, climbs 13 places in the batting charts. ENDS
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Noor Ahmad weaves his magic with 4 wickets as TSK cruise past LAKR in MLC 2025
Noor Ahmad (Photo by Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for MLC) The spin wizard from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad, cast a mesmerising spell at the Oakland Coliseum, finishing with sensational figures of 4 for 22 to lead Texas Super Kings (TSK) to a thumping 57-run win over Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in Match 5 of Major League Cricket 2025. Put into bat first, TSK's top order delivered handy cameos — Devon Conway (34), Saiteja Mukkamalla (31), Daryl Mitchell (36), and Donovan Ferreira (33 ) to lift them to a competitive total. While 200+ scores are common at this venue, TSK settled for a more modest total, trusting their bowling unit to deliver, and they did. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Adam Milne struck early with a fiery burst of 2 for 8, but it was Noor who truly turned the game on its head. Mixing flight, guile, and unrelenting accuracy, the 19-year-old dismantled LAKR's middle and lower order. His victims included big names like Russell and Narine, with Daryl Mitchell lending support in the field with sharp catches and a wicket. LA Knight Riders: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars & Fixtures LAKR's chase never took off despite quickfire starts from Alex Hales (25) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (27). TSK's discipline proved too strong, leaving LAKR still winless in the campaign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Noor Ahmad's brilliance in Major League Cricket is no surprise to those who followed his stellar IPL 2025 campaign. Turning out for Chennai Super Kings , the Afghan wrist-spinner finished as the franchise's highest wicket-taker, claiming 24 wickets in the season. With back-to-back victories, TSK remain unbeaten, and Noor Ahmad deservedly walks away as the Stake Player of the Match.
BBC News
14-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Super Kings hold on to beat MI in MLC
Daryl Mitchell defended nine off the final over as Texas Super Kings held on to beat MI New York in Major League Zealander Mitchell had been taken for 50 off his first three overs, but conceded two singles and two leg byes off the first five balls of the final left MI needing five off the last ball but Tajinder Singh could only take a single to give Super Kings a three-win run at Oakland Coliseum in Kings were asked to bat first and posted 185-6 with New Zealand's Devon Conway striking 65 off 44 balls and USA all-rounder Calvin Savage an unbeaten 53 from 34 deliveries. MI were reduced to 24-3 in the powerplay with New Zealand's Adam Milne removing openers Agni Chopra and Quinton de Kock before Afghanistan leg-spinner Noor Ahmad had Nicholas Pooran caught. A stand of 97 between Monank Patel (62 off 44) and Michael Bracewell (38 off 21) left MI needing 65 from 39 balls. Kieron Pollard smashed 32 off 16 deliveries, including 18 off four balls to start the 17th, but Mitchell had him and Patel run out in successive deliveries to turn the game in Super Kings' favour and they successfully defended 27 from the final three overs for the win.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Daryl Mitchell holds his nerve as Texas Super Kings beat MI New York in thriller
Daryl Mitchell of Texas Super Kings celebrates the win (Photo by Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for MLC) Texas Super Kings secured a thrilling three-run victory over MI New York in a last-ball finish at Oakland Coliseum, California. Daryl Mitchell emerged as the hero despite early struggles, defending nine runs in the final over after executing two crucial run-outs. Devon Conway's 65 runs and Calvin Savage's half-century helped Texas Super Kings post 185/6, which proved just enough as MI New York fell short at 182/9. The match began with MI New York captain Nicholas Pooran winning the toss and choosing to bowl. Texas Super Kings lost early wickets, including captain Faf du Plessis for 18 runs and Daryl Mitchell to Michael Bracewell. Devon Conway anchored the innings, reaching his fifty off 35 balls. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Calvin Savage provided crucial support to Conway, particularly after the team lost Milind Kumar and Donovan Ferreira in quick succession. Conway's innings of 65 runs from 44 balls included two fours and five sixes before he was run out in the final over. Savage reached his second T20 fifty in 32 balls, while Mohammad Mohsin contributed with a boundary to set a target of 186. San Francisco Unicorns: The MLC Franchise Blending Cricket & Silicon Valley MI New York's chase began poorly, losing three quick wickets including debutant Agni Chopra and Quinton de Kock to Adam Milne, and captain Pooran to Noor Ahmad. Michael Bracewell and Monank Patel stabilized the innings, with Monank reaching his half-century in 33 balls. The turning point came in the latter stages when poor running between wickets cost MI New York dearly. Kieron Pollard's 32 off 16 balls ended with a run-out, followed immediately by Monank Patel's dismissal for 62 runs. Mitchell's precise throws effected both run-outs, changing the course of the game. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? The final over drama saw MI New York requiring nine runs with Mitchell bowling. The all-rounder, who had earlier struggled with both bat and ball, managed to restrict the opposition to just five runs, securing a narrow victory for Texas Super Kings. The match featured several crucial partnerships, including Conway and Savage for Texas Super Kings, and Bracewell-Monank for MI New York. Both teams displayed strong batting performances, but it was ultimately the fielding and death bowling that determined the outcome. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Trent Boult's impressive new ball spell and Milne's crucial breakthroughs kept MI New York in the game early on. However, the succession of run-outs in the closing stages, coupled with Mitchell's composed final over, proved decisive in Texas Super Kings' victory. The result demonstrated the importance of holding nerve in crucial moments, with Mitchell's redemption arc from early struggles to match-winning performance highlighting the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. The match showcased high-quality cricket with momentum shifts throughout the contest. The victory strengthened Texas Super Kings' position in the tournament, while MI New York was left to rue their running between wickets that cost them what seemed like a achievable chase. The match added another thrilling chapter to the Major League Cricket tournament at Oakland Coliseum.
