MI New York Dominates LA Knight Riders With A 105-Run Victory
In a dominant display, MI New York showcased their prowess against the Los Angeles Knight Riders, securing a resounding victory by a massive margin of 105 runs in the sixth match of Major League Cricket at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Batting first, MI New York set a challenging total of 155/8 in their allotted 20 overs before dismantling the Los Angeles Knight Riders, restricting them to a paltry 50 runs.
Having won the toss, MI New York opted to bat and began their innings with a flurry of boundaries from opening batsman Dewald Brevis. In Lockie Ferguson’s first over, Brevis dispatched a six and a four, propelling New York to a brisk start of 16/0. However, the momentum was short-lived as Corne Dry trapped Brevis in front of the stumps, dismissing him on 15. The Knight Riders tightened their grip with the spin duo of Captain Sunil Narine and Adam Zampa, resulting in wickets falling at regular intervals. By the halfway mark, New York was struggling at 63/4.
Nicholas Pooran attempted to stabilize the innings alongside Tim David, but his innings came to an end when Ali Khan dismissed him for a relatively slow 38 off 37 balls. Despite wickets falling, Tim David showcased a counter-attacking batting display, single-handedly propelling New York to a competitive total. In the last five overs, New York amassed 62 runs, finishing at 155/8. David remained unbeaten on a blistering 48 off just 21 deliveries, comprising four boundaries and four sixes. Ali Khan, Corne Dry, and Adam Zampa claimed two wickets each for the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
The Knight Riders’ chase began on a disastrous note, losing their first three wickets for a mere two runs. The Los Angeles team found themselves in a dire situation, struggling to mount a comeback. The New York bowling attack continued to wreak havoc, consistently picking up wickets, while the Knight Riders failed to find their footing. Eventually, the Knight Riders were bowled out for a mere 50 runs in 14 overs. Unmukt Chand top-scored with 26, being the sole player to reach double figures in the Knight Riders’ lineup. Each of the five bowlers from MI New York’s attack, namely Nosthush Kenjinge, Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, and Kieron Pollard, claimed two wickets apiece.
Brief Scores: MI New York 155/8 (Tim David 48*, Nicholas Pooran 38; Corne Dry 2/10) comprehensively defeated the Los Angeles Knight Riders 50 All Out (Unmukt Chand 26; Nosthush Kenjinge 2/7 and Ehsan Adil 2/7) by a commanding margin of 105 runs.
