Cricket Highlights, July 02: MLC 2025 (23rd Match) – TSK vs WF

TSK vs WF (23rd Match) – Highlights

In a rain-curtailed slugfest at Lauderhill on July 2, 2025, the Texas Super Kings flexed their muscles and stormed to a resounding 43-run victory over Washington Freedom in the 23rd match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) season. With the game reduced to just five overs a side due to wet conditions, fireworks were guaranteed—and Texas lit up the Florida skies with a blitz that left Washington gasping for breath.

It was Donovan Ferreira who stole the show with a jaw-dropping innings that turned a shortened game into a batting exhibition. Walking in with the scoreboard ticking but still needing a strong finish, Ferreira smashed an unbeaten 37 off just nine balls, including five monster sixes. With a strike rate of 411.11, he treated the Washington bowlers like bowling machines in a net session. He was well supported by Shubham Ranjane, who also played a sizzling cameo of 39 not out from 14 deliveries. The duo’s explosive partnership propelled Texas to 87 for 2 in their allotted five overs—an imposing total by any T20 standards, let alone a five-over sprint.

Washington Freedom had no answers. The chase began with a flicker of hope as Rachin Ravindra briefly threatened with a rapid 10 off four balls, including a boundary and a six. Maxwell’s golden duck, paired with his partner’s exit, triggered an instant freefall no rescue mission could reverse. Mitchell Owen, opening the innings, tried to swing hard but was dismissed for 7 by Akeal Hosein. The middle-order resistance was minimal, despite a valiant 18 from Glenn Phillips.

With just 44 runs on the board at the end of five overs and four wickets down, Washington finished well short of their target. The Texas bowlers executed their plans superbly, with Nandre Burger’s pace proving too hot to handle. He returned figures of 2 for 12 from his solitary over, including the crucial scalps of Ravindra and Maxwell. Hosein and Noor Ahmad also chipped in with a wicket each, keeping the pressure tight with clever changes in pace and lengths.

The win was not only emphatic but also strategic. Texas tightened their grip on a playoff spot, leaving Washington stranded at the intersection of hope and hesitation.

Ferreira’s bat sang a blazing symphony, and every note screamed ‘Player of the Match. His presence continues to grow as a T20 asset, and with innings like this, he’s fast becoming one of the most dangerous finishers in the league.

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Texas Super Kings vs. Washington Freedom Scoreboard

Texas Super Kings – 87/2 (5/5)

Washington Freedom – 44/4 (5/5)

Result – Texas won by 43 runs

Player of the Match – Donovan Ferreira

SFU vs SO Playing Eleven

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