Texas Super Kings Dominate at Home with 52-Run Victory Over LA Knight Riders Cricket
Cognizant Major League Cricket fans in Dallas were treated to a powerful performance as the Texas Super Kings (TSK) claimed their first home win of the season, defeating the LA Knight Riders (LAKR) by 52 runs at Grand Prairie Stadium.
Shubham Ranjane anchored the Texas innings with a composed 70, while U.S. teammate Donovan Ferreira delivered a blistering cameo of 43 runs that shifted momentum late in the match. Together, they helped TSK recover from early setbacks and post a competitive total of 196/8.
Early Trouble and a Ranjane-Ferreira Revival
The Super Kings were rattled early by LAKR’s Shadley van Schalkwyk, who struck three times during the powerplay. But Ranjane’s calm under pressure and Smit Patel’s supporting knock of 38 steadied the innings.
When Patel fell attempting a scoop off Andre Russell, TSK still had work to do. Enter Ferreira. The American powerhouse exploded onto the scene with back-to-back boundaries off Ali Khan, and then took on Russell, disrupting the Jamaican all-rounder’s rhythm.
In the final five overs, Ranjane and Ferreira added 72 runs, lifting the Super Kings to a strong finish at 196/8.
TSK Bowlers Bring the Heat
Defending a big total, Texas Super Kings capitalized early with the ball. Akeal Hosein made an immediate impact, removing Alex Hales and Nitish Kumar in the same over. LA’s chase never truly recovered from the double blow.
Noor Ahmad, the breakout spin star for TSK this season, bounced back to form with a clinical 2/27. His highlight moment came when he bowled Andre Russell with a perfectly pitched delivery that broke the Knight Riders’ hopes.
With tight lines and timely wickets, TSK’s bowlers kept LAKR behind the required run rate throughout the innings. Los Angeles closed at 144/7 after 20 overs, handing the Super Kings a decisive win.
Match 15 Summary:
Texas Super Kings beat LA Knight Riders by 52 runs
TSK: 196/8 (Shubham Ranjane 70, Donovan Ferreira 43, Smit Patel 38 | Andre Russell 3/37)
LAKR: 144/7 (Unmukt Chand 30, Jason Holder 26 | Akeal Hosein 2/10, Noor Ahmad 2/27)
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