TSK vs WSF: In a high-scoring encounter of MLC 2025, Texas Super Kings (TSK) jumped to second position on the table following a thumping 43-run victory over Washington Freedom (WSF) in a rain-reduced five-over affair. Played at Lauderhill on Wednesday night, the triumph much changed playoff equations, with three teams now on equal points of 12 each after eight games apiece.
TSK’s Blistering Batting: Ranjane and Ferreira Pillage the Show
After WSF had won the toss and decided to bowl, it seemed like a brilliant move when Marcus Stoinis (2) got out early and Daryl Mitchell (6) retired out soon after. But then, things took a quick turn for WSF thanks to a devastating counter-attack by Shubham Ranjane and Donovan Ferreira.
Shubham Ranjane hit 39 runs from 14 balls.
Donovan Ferreira followed up with a scintillating 37* from just 9 deliveries.
The pair contributed an unbeaten 53 runs off only 12 balls, taking TSK to 87/2 in 5 overs.
All of TSK’s boundaries – 4 fours and 8 sixes – were courtesy of this explosive third-wicket partnership, as Ranjane and Ferreira destroyed the Freedom bowling attack.
Nandre Burger’s Opening Over dismantles WSF’s Chase
Washington Freedom started their chase under huge pressure. Nandre Burger struck twice in the first over, sending packing:
Rachin Ravindra (10)
Glenn Maxwell (0) was from the last two balls of the over.
WSF’s situation became more dismal after Akeal Hosein dismissed Mitchell Owen in the second over, when the top order was in shambles.
Freedom’s Fight Falls Short
WSF never regained its footing after the early blows despite a cameo by Glenn Phillips, who remained not out with 18 off 11 balls. WSF’s innings fell considerably short at 44/4, securing a 43-run win for TSK.
Washington Freedom scored only 3 fours and 3 sixes.
The Texas Super Kings, on the other hand, thrashed 4 fours and 8 sixes, all by Ranjane and Ferreira.
MLC 2025 Points Table Update: TSK Rise to No. 2
With this convincing victory in TSK vs WSF, MLC 2025, Texas Super Kings rose to second position on the MLC 2025 points table. Here’s the way the points table stands:
Team Matches Played Points Net Run Rate
San Francisco Unicorns 8 12 Best NRR
Texas Super Kings 8 12 Improved NRR
Washington Freedom 8 12 Lower NRR
The playoff hunt is gaining intensity, and each over and each run will count as the last league games near.
Main Points from TSK vs WSF, MLC 2025
Ranjane and Ferreira stole the show with a scorching 53-run partnership.
Nandre Burger laid the foundation with two wickets in the first over.
The Texas Super Kings now appear firm to finish in the top two of MLC 2025.
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