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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Faf du Plessis, Travis Head, Saurabh Netravalkar among top performers in MLC Season 2
Faf du Plessis (X Photo) The second season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2024 witnessed a significant expansion, growing from 19 matches in the inaugural 2023 edition to 25 matches. Washington Freedom emerged as the dominant force, topping the league stage with five wins from seven games (including one no result) and went on to clinch the title with a commanding 96-run win over San Francisco Unicorns in the final. The playoffs also featured Texas Super Kings and defending champions MI New York, but it was Washington's all-round strength that shone through the tournament. Their players dominated both the run-scorers and wicket-takers charts, underlining their superiority across departments. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Despite Washington's team success, the top run-scorer of the season was Texas Super Kings' veteran batter Faf du Plessis , who amassed 420 runs in 8 games at a blistering strike rate of 171.42. He was followed by Washington Freedom's Australian duo Steve Smith and Travis Head, who both scored 336 runs. Head was particularly impactful and was deservedly named Most Valuable Player of the season. Who's that IPL player? San Francisco Unicorns' aggressive batter Finn Allen also impressed with 306 runs from nine matches, while Texas Super Kings' Devon Conway rounded off the top five with 293 runs. On the bowling front, Washington's Saurabh Netravalkar led the charts with 15 wickets, followed by teammate Rachin Ravindra with 12. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A perfect start needs the perfect ride – Shine 125! Honda Learn More Undo Marco Jansen (Washington Freedom) and Cameron Gannon (Seattle Orcas) shared the third spot with 11 wickets each. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army The joint fifth position in the wicket-takers list featured a four-way tie with 10 wickets apiece – Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson (Washington), Hassan Khan (San Francisco Unicorns), and Rashid Khan (MI New York). Notably, Hassan Khan was recognised as the Domestic Player of the Season for his crucial performances. Overall, Washington Freedom's dominance ensured their players featured prominently among the season's standout performers, making MLC Season 2 a showcase of both international firepower and domestic promise. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Nicholas Pooran and Trent Boult emerge as standout players in Major League Cricket Season 1
File Pic: Nicholas Pooran and Trent Boult (MLC Photo) The inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2023 concluded with MI New York lifting the trophy in emphatic style, defeating Seattle Orcas in the final. Sneaking into the playoffs as the fourth-placed team after the league stage, MI New York's success was built on the back of stellar performances from their international stars — particularly West Indian batter Nicholas Pooran and New Zealand pacer Trent Boult . Pooran was undoubtedly the standout performer of the season. His unbeaten 137 in the final against Seattle Orcas remains the highest individual score of the tournament and one of its defining moments. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Across eight matches, the explosive left-hander amassed 388 runs to top the run-scoring charts, displaying remarkable consistency and finishing ability. For his heroics in the final and his consistent run throughout the league, Pooran was named the Most Valuable Player of the season. Who's that IPL player? On the bowling front, Trent Boult stood head and shoulders above the rest. The veteran left-arm pacer claimed 22 wickets in just eight matches — twice as many as the next best. His lethal new-ball spells and death-over control were instrumental in MI New York's title run. Seattle Orcas, despite finishing as runners-up, also had several standout performers. Quinton de Kock (264 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (235 runs) were key contributors with the bat, while pacers Cameron Gannon and Andrew Tye each claimed 11 wickets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Gannon's efforts earned him the Domestic Player of the Season award. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army Other notable mentions include Devon Conway of Texas Super Kings (221 runs) and Tim David of MI New York (209 runs), while Imad Wasim (Seattle Orcas) and Saurabh Netravalkar (Washington Freedom) impressed with 10 wickets each. As expected, the players from the two finalists — MI New York and Seattle Orcas — dominated the charts, setting a high standard for the future of MLC. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
