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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Noor Ahmad weaves his magic with 4 wickets as TSK cruise past LAKR in MLC 2025
Noor Ahmad (Photo by Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for MLC) The spin wizard from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad, cast a mesmerising spell at the Oakland Coliseum, finishing with sensational figures of 4 for 22 to lead Texas Super Kings (TSK) to a thumping 57-run win over Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in Match 5 of Major League Cricket 2025. Put into bat first, TSK's top order delivered handy cameos — Devon Conway (34), Saiteja Mukkamalla (31), Daryl Mitchell (36), and Donovan Ferreira (33 ) to lift them to a competitive total. While 200+ scores are common at this venue, TSK settled for a more modest total, trusting their bowling unit to deliver, and they did. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Adam Milne struck early with a fiery burst of 2 for 8, but it was Noor who truly turned the game on its head. Mixing flight, guile, and unrelenting accuracy, the 19-year-old dismantled LAKR's middle and lower order. His victims included big names like Russell and Narine, with Daryl Mitchell lending support in the field with sharp catches and a wicket. LA Knight Riders: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars & Fixtures LAKR's chase never took off despite quickfire starts from Alex Hales (25) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (27). TSK's discipline proved too strong, leaving LAKR still winless in the campaign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Noor Ahmad's brilliance in Major League Cricket is no surprise to those who followed his stellar IPL 2025 campaign. Turning out for Chennai Super Kings , the Afghan wrist-spinner finished as the franchise's highest wicket-taker, claiming 24 wickets in the season. With back-to-back victories, TSK remain unbeaten, and Noor Ahmad deservedly walks away as the Stake Player of the Match.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Noor's four-fer after Conway, Mitchell and Ferreira's cameos propel TSK to 57-run win over LAKR
Noor Ahmad of Texas Super Kings celebrates getting the wicket of Andre Russell of Los Angeles Knight Riders during match 5 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the LA Knight Riders and Texas Super Kings held at the Oakland Coliseum in California. (Sportzpics) Noor Ahmad (4/22) and Adam Milne (2/8) starred with the ball after Devon Conway (34 off 22b; 4x4, 1x6), Saiteja Mukkamalla (31 off 22b; 3x4, 2x6), Daryl Mitchell (36* off 33b; 2x4, 1x6), and Donovan Ferreira (33* off 16b; 2x4, 2x6) struck vital cameos to help Texas Super Kings (TSK) defeat Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) by 57 runs in Match No. 5 of the Major League Cricket at the Oakland Coliseum. After being put in to bat first, TSK had a sedate start. Openers Conway and Faf du Plessis took a cautious approach, managing just 27/1 in the first four overs. Once Andre Russell bowled du Plessis, 21-year-old Saiteja Mukkamalla decided to take charge. He smashed three clean sixes and a couple of crisp fours to provide the impetus TSK needed. However, spinners Sunil Narine and Tanveer Sangha applied the brakes again in the middle overs. Narine was his usual miserly self, but it was Sangha's classical leg-spin that stole the show. The Australian returned with figures of 2/32 from his four overs. Donovan Ferreira's late flourish took TSK to a competitive total. It wasn't a towering score on a ground known for 200-plus totals, but TSK had the Noor Ahmad factor. The Afghan wrist-spinner bowled an exceptional spell, finishing with 4 for 22. While Noor led the wickets tally, it was Adam Milne's opening burst that set the tone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo Milne ended with 2 for 8 in 3.1 overs. Daryl Mitchell, who had earlier compiled a scratchy unbeaten 36, made amends in the second half. He bowled Unmukt Chand and then took two sharp catches to dismiss Russell and Narine off Noor's bowling. LA Knight Riders: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars & Fixtures For LAKR, Alex Hales (25 off 17b; 1x4, 3x6), Unmukt Chand (22 off 23b; 2x4, 1x6), Matthew Tromp (23 off 12b; 3x4, 1x6), and Shadley van Schalkwyk (27 off 21b; 2x4, 2x6) were the only notable contributors. TSK's bowling attack proved too good for LAKR, who never seemed in the contest during the chase. With this win, TSK maintained their unbeaten run with two wins in as many matches, while LAKR continue to search for their first victory.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Jason Holder named Los Angeles Knight Riders captain; Sunil Narine to lead first two games
Jason Holder. (Photo by) The Los Angeles Knight Riders have announced Jason Holder as their captain for the upcoming 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC). Holder, who has led the West Indies across formats, brings plenty of leadership experience and all-round ability to the team. His presence is expected to be a key factor in LAKR's campaign this year. However, Holder will miss the first two matches of the season due to international duties. In his absence, Sunil Narine will lead the team. Narine is no stranger to leadership, having recently served as the vice-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL season. His experience with the Knight Riders franchise makes him a natural choice to step in. Holder is expected to join the squad before their third match, which is against Washington Freedom on 17 June. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Los Angeles Knight Riders squad for MLC 2025: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Anrich Nortje, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Adithya Ganesh, Nitish Kumar, Kartik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Saif Badar, Shadley Van Schalwyk, Matthew Tromp 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel In the last two MLC seasons, LAKR finished 6th in 2023 and 5th in 2024, exiting both times in the league stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 최대 할인 지원해드려요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo With a strong squad and fresh leadership, they will be hoping to make their first-ever playoff appearance this year. Major League Cricket 2025 begins today, 12 June, and will run until the final on 13 July. The tournament will be played across three venues: Dallas, Oakland, and Florida. LAKR will play their first match on 14 June against the San Francisco Unicorns at the Oakland Coliseum.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Los Angeles Knight Riders History, Top Performers, Schedule, Squad
File Pic: LA Knight Riders players The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) were introduced in 2023 as one of the six founding franchises of Major League Cricket (MLC) — the USA's premier T20 league. Owned by the Knight Riders Group, which also owns the Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) and Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), LAKR bring the same high-octane, entertainer's flair to the American cricketing landscape. Despite their star-studded ownership and big-name signings, LAKR's on-field journey so far has been one of promise yet to be fulfilled. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Led by Sunil Narine , the team boasts a power-packed core including Andre Russell , Alex Hales, Anrich Nortje and Rovman Powell — players known for match-winning capabilities. What LAKR now need is cohesion, rhythm and consistency. With MLC 2025 running from June 12 to July 13, featuring 34 matches across six competitive teams, the Knight Riders have a perfect opportunity to turn the tide. The franchise hopes to replicate the success and spirit of its global counterparts while adding its own Hollywood-Bollywood twist to the American cricket scene. Team Performance in 2023 In their inaugural 2023 season, LAKR struggled to find form, finishing last in the standings with just one win — a tough start for a team with such pedigree. Team Performance in 2024 The 2024 campaign showed marginal improvement. LAKR managed two victories but still ended up fifth, once again missing out on the playoffs and searching for momentum. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDsกับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้| เปิดบัญชีวันนี้ IC Markets สมัคร Undo Standout Performers Batting: Andre Russell leads the run charts for the Los Angeles Knight Riders with 335 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 41.87 and a strike rate of 158. He has notched up two half-centuries in the process. Unmukt Chand follows with 226 runs in 10 games, while David Miller and Jason Roy have contributed 224 and 217 runs respectively. Bowling: Among the current squad, Ali Khan and Spencer Johnson are the joint leading wicket-takers, each claiming 11 wickets. Adam Zampa and Sunil Narine have also been effective, picking up 9 wickets apiece. LAKR Squad in 2025 Players: Adithya Ganesh, Alex Hales, Ali Khan, Andre Fletcher, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Corne Dry, Jason Holder, Karthik Gattepalli, Matthew Tromp, Nitish Kumar, Rovman Powell, Saif Badar, Shadley Van, Sherfane Rutherford, Spencer Johnson, Sunil Narine, Tanveer Sangha, Unmukt Chand Captain: Sunil Narine Coach: Yet to be announced Los Angeles Knight Riders Schedule: June 14 – vs San Francisco Unicorns June 15 – vs Texas Super Kings June 17 – vs Washington Freedom June 22 – vs Seattle Orcas June 24 – vs Texas Super Kings June 26 – vs Washington Freedom June 28 – vs Seattle Orcas July 3 – vs MI New York July 5 – vs MI New York July 6 – vs San Francisco Unicorns
