The Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders MLC battle turned one-sided as Milne & Noor Ahmad dismantled LAKR’s lineup! The Texas Super Kings (TSK) continued their fiery start in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, crushing the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) by 57 runs in a one-sided thriller.
After posting 181/4, TSK’s bowlers, led by Adam Milne and Noor Ahmad, dismantled LAKR for just 124. The victory marked TSK’s second consecutive win, proving their all-round dominance.
Once again, Texas Super Kings were asked to bat first. Their innings was a team effort, with multiple batters contributing.
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Solid Start from Conway and Mukkamalla
Devon Conway (34 off 22) and Saiteja Mukkamalla (31 off 22) laid a strong foundation. Their 57-run partnership in just 5.1 overs set the tone. Mukkamalla attacked early, while Conway played the anchor.
Captain Faf du Plessis fell cheaply again, but Shubham Ranjane (24 off 19) and Daryl Mitchell (36* off 33) kept the momentum going.
Ferreira’s Late Fireworks
The real explosion came from Donovan Ferreira. His unbeaten 32 off just 16 balls (strike rate 200) included three sixes, pushing TSK to 181/4. LAKR’s bowlers struggled, with only Tanveer Sangha (2/32) making an impact.
Los Angeles Knight Riders’ Chase Collapses
Chasing 182, LAKR needed a strong start. Instead, they crumbled under pressure.
Early Blows by Adam Milne
Adam Milne struck early, removing Andre Fletcher in the second over. His pace and accuracy (2/8 in 3.1 overs) set the tone.
Alex Hales (25 off 17) and Unmukt Chand (22 off 23) tried to rebuild, but the scoring rate was slow. Chand’s struggle hurt LAKR, as he failed to accelerate.
Noor Ahmad’s Spin Magic
The game slipped away when Noor Ahmad entered. The Afghan spinner wrecked LAKR’s middle order, taking 4/25.
- Nitish Kumar – trapped LBW.
- Andre Russell – caught cheaply.
- Sunil Narine – bowled for a duck.
- Matthew Tromp – stumped after a brief fight.
Tromp’s 23 off 12 was LAKR’s only resistance, but it wasn’t enough.
The Final Nail – Milne Returns
Milne returned to clean up Tanveer Sangha, sealing LAKR’s fate at 124 all out.
Key Takeaways from the Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
- Balanced Batting – TSK didn’t rely on one star. Multiple players stepped up.
- Bowling Dominance – Milne and Noor Ahmad were unstoppable.
- LAKR’s Struggles – Their batting lacked intent, costing them the game.
What’s Next?
Texas Super Kings look unstoppable. Their next match will test their consistency.
Los Angeles Knight Riders must regroup quickly. Their batting needs urgency.
Final Scorecard
- Texas Super Kings – 181/4 (20 overs)
- Los Angeles Knight Riders – 124 all out (17.1 overs)
Result: Texas Super Kings won by 57 runs.
Player of the Match – Noor Ahmad
His 4/25 destroyed LAKR’s chase, earning him the award.
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Final Thoughts
The Texas Super Kings are proving why they’re title contenders. With strong batting and lethal bowling, they outclassed LAKR.
For Los Angeles Knight Riders, improvements are needed. Their batting must fire to stay in the tournament.
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