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Noor Ahmad starred with a stunning 4-wicket haul as Texas Super Kings (TSK) cruised to a dominant 57-run win over Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in MLC 2025 on June 15. The Afghan spinner dismantled LAKR’s middle order to seal Texas’ second consecutive victory in style.
Following a close call against MI New York, this win solidifies TSK’s momentum early in the tournament.
⚡ Faf Fails Again, but TSK’s Middle Order Rebuilds
TSK lost Faf du Plessis cheaply again as the skipper’s poor form continued. After surviving a few nervy deliveries, he tried to break free with a six but was castled by a thunderous yorker from Andre Russell, leaving TSK on the back foot early.
The repair job was done through a positive cameo by Saiteja Mukkamalla, who hit two huge sixes to lift the scoring rate. His fearless approach gave life to the powerplay. Alongside him, Devon Conway played another fluent knock, scoring 34 off 21 balls, showing fine form in back-to-back matches.
💪 Daryl Mitchell Anchors, Ferreira Finishes Strong
TSK batters got starts but lacked conversions. Daryl Mitchell, despite struggling initially, held the innings together. Batting on 13 off 18 at one stage, he later hit a few timely boundaries and a scoop six off Russell to close on 36 off 28*.
Then came the late acceleration. Donovan Ferreira, walking in during the final five overs, unleashed fireworks with 32 off 16 deliveries*, showcasing his power-hitting ability. Thanks to Ferreira, TSK managed to post a competitive 181/4, giving their bowlers a solid target to defend.
🔥 Noor Ahmad Dismantles LAKR with Stunning Spell
The second innings saw Noor Ahmad at his absolute best. After Adam Milne removed Andre Fletcher early, LAKR briefly found momentum with Alex Hales smashing two sixes. But Stephen Wiig and Milne removed both Hales and opener Nitish Kumar, opening the doors for Noor’s magic.
🎯 Noor Ahmad’s Game-Changing Over Sinks LAKR
Noor first dismissed Nitish Kumar to close the powerplay. He then returned to dismiss Andre Russell and Sunil Narine off consecutive deliveries—both falling to poor shot selections under pressure. In a span of two overs, Noor turned the game entirely in TSK’s favour.
His variations, quick pace, and accuracy proved too much for LAKR’s middle order.
“Noor Ahmad’s 4-wicket haul showcased why he’s among the top emerging spinners in T20 leagues today.”
💥 Mitchell Strikes with Ball Too, Milne Wraps It Up
Daryl Mitchell, adding to his batting, got in on the action with the ball. He bowled a skiddy low delivery to clean up Unmukt Chand, further deepening LAKR’s troubles. The collapse was quick—LAKR found themselves at 74/7, still needing over 100 runs.
The tail wagged briefly, with Shadley van Schalkwyk scoring 27, but there was no real resistance. Adam Milne (2/8) returned to finish the innings, as LAKR were bowled out for 124 in 17.1 overs.
✅ Match Summary
Texas Super Kings – 181/4 in 20 overs
(Daryl Mitchell 36, Devon Conway 34; Tanveer Sangha 2/32)
Los Angeles Knight Riders – 124 in 17.1 overs
(Shadley van Schalkwyk 27; Noor Ahmad 4/25, Adam Milne 2/8)
Result: Texas Super Kings won by 57 runs
📈 Key Takeaways Featuring Noor Ahmad
- Noor Ahmad’s spell of 4/25 earned him Player of the Match.
- Ferreira’s explosive finish proved decisive.
- With two wins in two games, TSK sit near the top of the MLC 2025 standings.
