🏏 Match Overview: MLC 2025 Showdown Between Titans
The Texas Super Kings (TSK) clashed with Washington Freedom (WSF) in the 23rd match of Major League Cricket 2025 on July 2, 2025, at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Florida.
Despite rain delays reducing the match to just 5 overs per side, the game was packed with adrenaline, thanks to a record-smashing cameo by Donovan Ferreira that helped Texas Super Kings post a monstrous total.
🔥 Quick Match Summary
| Match Detail | Result |
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| Teams | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom |
| Venue | Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill |
| Date | July 2, 2025 |
| Format | 5 Overs Per Side (Rain Affected) |
| Result | Texas Super Kings won by 43 runs |
| Player of the Match | Donovan Ferreira (TSK) |
📋 Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom Match Scorecard
🟡 Texas Super Kings Innings – 87/2 in 5 overs
| Batsman | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 (3) | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 7 (5) retired out | 1 | 0 | 140.0 |
| Shubham Ranjane | 39* (14) | 3 | 3 | 278.57 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 37* (9) | 0 | 6 | 411.11 |
Extras: 2
Total: 87/2 in 5 overs
Top Highlights:
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Ferreira smashed 6 sixes in just 9 balls
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Ranjane’s aggressive knock ensured TSK had momentum before the final overs
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Daryl Mitchell was strategically retired out to allow big hitters to take over
🔴 Washington Freedom Innings – 44/4 in 5 overs
| Batsman | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 10 (4) | 1 | 1 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 18* (11) | 2 | 1 |
| Mitchell Owen | 2 (3) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Batsmen | — | — | — |
Extras: 2
Total: 44/4 in 5 overs
💥 Donovan Ferreira – The Match Winner
Donovan Ferreira was the undisputed star of the match. Coming in at a crucial stage, he scored 37 runs off just 9 balls, launching 6 sixes and registering a strike rate of over 411.
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He single-handedly tore apart the bowling attack, especially targeting Mitchell Owen’s final over.
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One of his sixes was measured at 106 meters, one of the longest in MLC history!
“I just trusted my instincts. We had to go big — it was a 5-over shootout!” – Donovan Ferreira
🎯 Key Tactical Moments
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Tactical Retirement: Daryl Mitchell was retired out to bring in Ferreira earlier — a brilliant strategy that paid off.
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Nandre Burger’s Spell: Bowled the first over of WSF innings, dismissing Ravindra and Maxwell — effectively ending the chase.
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Noor Ahmad & Akeal Hosein: Spinners bowled tight lines, conceding minimal runs and taking wickets.
📈 Match Impact & Points Table (Post-Match)
After this dominant win, the Texas Super Kings moved into the Top 2 on the MLC 2025 points table.
| Team | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Unicorns | 12 | +1.753 |
| Texas Super Kings | 12 | +1.694 |
| Washington Freedom | 12 | +0.284 |
The race to the playoffs is now neck-and-neck, with NRR being the game-changer!
📹 Video Highlights & Full Replay
📺 Watch Full Match Replay on the Official MLC Website
🎥 Match Highlights: Donovan Ferreira’s 6 sixes, full scorecard and bowling spells available on YouTube MLC Official Channel
📊 Bowling Figures – TSK
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandre Burger | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Akeal Hosein | 0.5 | 7 | 1 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 14 | 1 |
Key Stats:
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TSK bowlers choked Washington Freedom from ball one
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Combined economy under 7 RPO
🔄 Turning Points of the Match
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Mitchell’s Retirement – Allowed Ferreira to go berserk
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Ferreira’s Powerplay Assault – 6 sixes in 2 overs turned the tide
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Burger’s 1st Over Wickets – Ravindra & Maxwell gone early
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Spin Domination – Ahmad & Hosein spun a web around WSF middle-order
📣 Expert Reactions
“That was probably the most entertaining 5-over match in MLC history. Donovan Ferreira is a global T20 star in the making!” – Michael Vaughan
“TSK were simply smarter. That retired-out move? Genius!” – Harsha Bhogle
🔗 Related Articles (Internal & External Links)
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🔗 Latest MLC 2025 News on ViralNews24Adda (internal link)
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🔗 MLC 2025 Full Scorecards – ESPN Cricinfo (external link)
✅ Final Word
The Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom match in MLC 2025 proved that even a 5-over game can deliver edge-of-the-seat entertainment. Thanks to Donovan Ferreira’s explosive batting, strategic calls, and clinical bowling, the Super Kings marched toward the playoffs with style and dominance.
As MLC 2025 nears its knockout stage, all eyes will be on TSK to see if they can go all the way. And for Washington Freedom, it’s time to regroup fast.
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