MI New York bounced back in style from their opening loss to record the biggest win of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) on Sunday.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, MI New York posted a total of 155-8, with Tim David top-scoring with 48* off just 21 balls.
In reply, Los Angeles Knight Riders were bundled out for just 50, the lowest total in the brief history of the tournament. All five of MI New York’s bowlers picked up a brace each, with USA star Nosthush Kenjige being the pick of the bowlers with 2-7 off his three overs.
The win moves MI New York up to second in the points table, while the Knight Riders remain bottom.
Key moments of the match:
- Tim David’s innings: David’s innings was the highlight of the match. He came out to bat in the 10th over and immediately started hitting the ball well. He hit four crisply hit sixes in his innings, and he took the Knight Riders bowlers to the cleaners.
- Knight Riders’ batting collapse: The Knight Riders’ batting collapse was the turning point of the match. They were cruising at 37-1 in the seventh over, but they then lost their way and were bowled out for just 50.
- MI New York’s bowling: MI New York’s bowlers were all on top form. They bowled with pace, accuracy, and discipline, and they made it difficult for the Knight Riders batsmen to score runs.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from MI New York. They were clinical with the bat and the ball, and they deserved to win by a big margin.
Here are some other things to note from the match:
- MI New York’s batting depth was on full display. They had a number of batsmen who were able to score runs, and they were able to put on some big partnerships.
- The Knight Riders’ bowling was below par. They were unable to contain the MI New York batsmen, and they gave away too many runs.
- The pitch was a good batting surface. The ball came on nicely to the bat, and it was easy to score runs.
The match was a great advertisement for Major League Cricket. It was a high-scoring match with some exciting moments, and it was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.