Shubham Ranjane and Donovan Ferreira Shine as TSK in MLC 2025
Riding on the back of solid performances by Shubham Ranjane and Donovan Ferreira, the Texas Super Kings (TSK) secured a convincing victory over the LA Knight Riders (LAKR) by 52 runs at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. TSK set a challenging target of 197 runs after scoring 196 for 8 in their innings. In response, LAKR could only manage 144 for 7, falling short despite a promising start.
Batting first, TSK exhibited strong batting depth, beginning with Ranjane’s steady innings. He contributed significantly with a score of 70 runs, supported by Ferreira, who added a quick 43 runs. The partnership for the fourth wicket between Ranjane and Smit Patel was crucial, as they added 66 runs off 46 balls. LAKR’s Shadley van Schalkwyk was effective with the ball early on, claiming three wickets during the powerplay, putting TSK under pressure initially.
As the innings progressed, Ranjane found invaluable support from Ferreira. The latter launched an aggressive counterattack, hitting back-to-back fours against Ali Khan. His explosive batting continued as he targeted Andre Russell, who had been effective until that point. This late onslaught helped TSK accumulate 72 runs in the final five overs, establishing a formidable total.
In response, LAKR faced a challenging task against a disciplined TSK bowling attack. Akeal Hosein made an immediate impact by dismissing both Alex Hales and Nitish Kumar in his first over, putting LAKR on the back foot. The pressure mounted as TSK’s bowlers consistently picked up wickets, making it difficult for LAKR to keep pace with the required run rate.
Noor Ahmad, one of TSK’s standout bowlers this season, delivered an impressive performance, finishing with figures of 2 for 27. His vital wicket of Andre Russell further diminished LAKR’s hopes of chasing down the target. The TSK bowlers maintained control throughout the innings, and despite some resistance from Unmukt Chand and Jason Holder, LAKR ultimately fell well short of the target.
The match concluded with TSK celebrating a well-earned victory, underlining their strong form this season. The team’s efforts with both bat and ball showcased their potential in the ongoing tournament, setting the stage for future challenges ahead.
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