Texas Super Kings Triumph Over Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket

In a thrilling encounter in Major League Cricket 2025, the Texas Super Kings triumphed over the Los Angeles Knight Riders by 57 runs. Noor Ahmad's remarkable bowling performance, which included four wickets, played a pivotal role in dismantling the Knight Riders' batting order. The match saw the Super Kings set a challenging target of 181 runs, with key contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Donovan Ferreira. Ahmad's impressive form continues from his successful IPL 2025 season, where he also shone for the Chennai Super Kings. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 16, 2025, 15:22 IST

Texas Super Kings Secure Victory with Stellar Bowling Performance

In the fifth match of Major League Cricket 2025, the Texas Super Kings achieved a convincing 57-run victory against the Los Angeles Knight Riders. The standout performer for the Super Kings was the exceptional spinner Noor Ahmad, who claimed four crucial wickets, dismantling the Knight Riders' batting lineup with his impressive bowling skills. The batsmen from Los Angeles struggled to read Noor's deliveries throughout the match.

Noor Ahmad's Bowling Brilliance

Noor Ahmad made an immediate impact by dismissing Nitish Kumar, who managed to score only a single run. Following this, he took two wickets in consecutive deliveries, first removing Andre Russell and then Sunil Narine. Russell also scored just one run, while Narine failed to open his account. Both wickets fell during the 11th over of the Knight Riders' innings. Noor's fourth wicket came when he bowled out Matthew Tramp, who had scored 23 runs against the Texas Super Kings.

Match Summary

In his four overs, Noor Ahmad conceded only 25 runs while taking four wickets, leading to the Knight Riders being bowled out for a mere 124 runs. Earlier, the Texas Super Kings had set a target of 181 runs, losing four wickets in their 20 overs. Daryl Mitchell contributed significantly with a score of 36 runs, while Donovan Ferreira added an unbeaten 32 runs. Devon Conway also chipped in with 34 runs. Noor Ahmad's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

Noor Ahmad's IPL 2025 Impact

Previously, Noor Ahmad had made a mark in IPL 2025 while playing for the Chennai Super Kings, where he took 24 wickets at an average of 17 across 14 matches. He was recognized as Player of the Match on two occasions during the IPL season, marking his third such award while representing the Super Kings.