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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.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Seattle Orcas' rollercoaster ride: From runners-up to rock bottom in two MLC seasons
Seattle Orcas Seattle Orcas have experienced the full spectrum of fortunes in Major League Cricket (MLC), going from topping the table and reaching the final in the inaugural 2023 season to finishing at the bottom in 2024. The dramatic rise and fall over two seasons highlight the unpredictability of the league. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 2023: Dream debut ends in final heartbreak The Orcas made a flying start to their MLC journey in 2023, emerging as the most consistent team in the league stage. They opened their campaign with a 5-wicket win over Washington Freedom and followed it up with a 35-run victory against San Francisco Unicorns. Their dominance continued with a commanding 8-wicket win over Texas Super Kings, giving them a hat-trick of wins. Who's that IPL player? Their only hiccup came against LA Knight Riders, who edged them out by two wickets. But the Orcas bounced back by defeating MI New York in their final league match to finish as table-toppers with four wins from five matches. In the playoffs, they overwhelmed Texas Super Kings again, this time by 9 wickets in the Qualifier, storming into the final as favourites. However, their title hopes were crushed by a record-breaking 137* from Nicholas Pooran as MI New York claimed the trophy. Quinton de Kock (264 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (235 runs) led the batting charge, while Cameron Gannon and Andrew Tye (11 wickets each) and Imad Wasim (10 wickets) powered the bowling unit. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army 2024: From contenders to bottom-dwellers The 2024 season was a stark contrast. Orcas failed to replicate their previous form, finishing with just one win in seven matches. They began with a 6-wicket defeat to MI New York but bounced back briefly with a 9-wicket win over LA Knight Riders — their only success of the campaign. A string of five consecutive losses followed: to Washington Freedom, San Francisco Unicorns (twice), LA Knight Riders, and Texas Super Kings. With a 1-6 record, they finished last on the points table. From league leaders and finalists to wooden spoon holders, the Orcas' fall has been steep and swift, leaving them with major rebuilding to do ahead of the 2025 season. 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
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
How MI New York fared in two seasons of Major League Cricket
File Pic: MI New York players after winning the 2023 MLC title. (Photo credit: SPORTZPICS) MI New York, one of the six founding franchises in Major League Cricket (MLC), has experienced two drastically different campaigns in the league's first two seasons. Crowned champions in the inaugural 2023 season, MI New York's dominance, led by star performers Nicholas Pooran and Trent Boult , made them the team to beat. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! However, the 2024 season proved to be a stark contrast, as the defending champions struggled to find form, barely making the playoffs before exiting in the Eliminator. Who's that IPL player? 2023: A Dream Debut In 2023, MI New York quickly established themselves as the MLC frontrunners. After a mixed start with two losses in five group matches, they finished in the playoff spots and turned up the heat in the knockouts. They beat Washington Freedom in the Eliminator and Texas Super Kings in the Challenger before outclassing Seattle Orcas in the final to claim the inaugural title. Nicholas Pooran was the standout performer, topping the season's run charts with 388 runs and earning the MVP award. Tim David contributed 209 runs to add depth to the batting lineup. On the bowling front, Trent Boult was in a league of his own, claiming 22 wickets in just eight matches — double that of the next best. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Their comprehensive team effort and individual brilliance ensured MI New York dominated the 2023 awards circuit and lifted the trophy in style. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain 2024: From Defending Champions to Barely Hanging On The 2024 season, however, told a very different story. While they began with a solid six-wicket win over Seattle, MI New York failed to maintain momentum. A narrow four-run loss to Washington, a rain-abandoned game against Texas, and a string of defeats — including a 94-run hammering by Washington and a three-run loss to San Francisco — put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. A late win against Los Angeles Knight Riders gave them a lifeline as they scraped into the playoffs in fourth place. However, their campaign ended abruptly with a heavy nine-wicket defeat to Texas Super Kings in the Eliminator. Pooran once again topped the run charts for MI New York, but his output fell to 180 runs. Alarmingly, spinner Rashid Khan was the team's second-highest run-scorer with 162 runs — a reflection of the batting unit's struggles. Rashid also led the wicket-taking charts with 10 scalps, closely followed by Boult with nine. Two seasons, two completely different stories — MI New York have tasted both the highs of championship glory and the lows of inconsistency. 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
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2023 Bowling Stats Recap: Trent Boult leads the charge in the inaugural season
Trent Boult NEW DELHI: The inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2023 saw international stars light up American grounds with fiery pace and crafty spin, but it was MI New York's Trent Boult who stood tall as the undisputed king with the ball. Boult finished as the season's top wicket-taker by a significant margin, bagging 22 wickets in just 8 matches, playing a pivotal role in MI New York's title triumph. His closest competitors, Cameron Gannon and Andrew Tye of the Seattle Orcas, managed 11 wickets each — exactly half of Boult's tally. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Orcas had more representation in the top wicket-takers list with Imad Wasim claiming 10 wickets, alongside Washington Freedom's left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar, who also grabbed 10. Who's that IPL player? Netravalkar's 6 for 9 against Washington Freedom stood out as the best bowling figures of the season, followed by Wayne Parnell's 5 for 20, and Mohammad Mohsin's 4/8 for Texas Super Kings. Boult's 4 for 20 also featured among the best spells of the season, along with Gannon's 4 for 23. In terms of economy, MI New York's Nosthush Kenjige topped the charts, conceding at just 5.73 runs per over — the only bowler in the league to maintain an economy below six (min. 24 balls). He was followed by Justin Dill (6.25), Imad Wasim (6.33), Sunil Narine (6.40) and Steven Taylor (6.61). Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes Only five bowlers managed to bowl a maiden over in a tournament dominated by power-hitting: Rashid Khan , Kagiso Rabada, Haris Rauf, Marcus Stoinis, and Gerald Coetzee . The 2023 MLC season laid a solid foundation for the league's future, with bowlers like Boult setting a high benchmark for excellence. 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.
