Texas Super Kings goes to the top of the points table as they defeated the MI New York in a thriller by 17 runs. The player of the match Devon Conway scored 74(55) and with the help of some finishing touches from Mitchell Santner 27(13) TSK Reached a par total of 154/7. It seems that Devon Conway‘s role in the setup is to bat deep and make the most of the start.
In response, MI NY batters barring Shayan Jahangir 41(38) and Tim David 24(19) didn’t look comfortable while batting at all due to the slowness of the pitch coming into play and eventually they fell short by 17 runs in a thrilling match.
DECENT POWER-PLAY FOR TSK:
TSK managed a decent power play after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Devon Conway and Captain Faf du Plessis showcased an impressive start, scoring 21 runs in just 3 overs. Du Plessis lost his wicket to Kagiso Rabada on a Full toss while trying to up the ante. Despite this, Devon Conway and Cody Chetty kept the scoreboard ticking, ending the powerplay on 46/1.
GREAT BATTING DISPLAY FROM DEVON CONWAY:
The spotlight, however, remained on the seasoned Devon Conway, who displayed excellent batting prowess during the middle overs. With Chetty departing after trying to up the ante, experienced campaigner David Miller joined forces with Devon Conway, establishing a valuable partnership of 54 runs in 42 balls. Devon Conway played the role of the main aggressor, taking calculated risks while elegantly scoring runs.
Rashid Khan, MI NY’s primary spinner, found himself at the receiving end of Devon Conway’s brilliance. Devon Conway’s calculated aggression saw him taking Rashid to the cleaners, delighting fans with his masterful shot selection. Unfortunately, Rashid managed to dismiss Devon Conway with a googly that crashed into his stumps, but not before the batsman had scored a brilliant 74 off 55 deliveries, including 8 boundaries and one maximum.
David Miller, too, contributed to the scoreboard but fell victim to Rabada after scoring a respectable 17 off 15 balls.
MITCHELL SANTNER THE FINISHER:
As TSK entered the final phase of their innings, the onus fell on Dwayne Bravo and Mitchell Santner to provide the finishing touches.
Dwayne Bravo’s failure with the bat put even more pressure on Santner, but the determined all-rounder rose to the occasion splendidly. Santner took on the challenge and showcased his explosive batting skills against Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada. In a blazing display, he scored a quickfire 27 runs off just 13 deliveries, featuring one four and two mighty sixes. Santner’s fiery innings helped TSK reach a competitive total of 154/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
CAUTIOUS START FROM MI NY:
The innings began with an early setback for MI NY as they lost the wicket of Mohank Patel in just the second over. Despite this early blow, Shayan Jahangir and Steven Taylor adopted a careful approach to stabilize the innings. They played with patience and composure, steering the team to a respectable 32/1 at the end of the powerplay without any further casualties.
MI NY STAY IN THE CHASE COURTESY POORAN-JAHANGIR:
As the innings progressed, Taylor tried to accelerate the scoring rate but fell victim to Zia Ul Haq, departing for 15 runs off 21 balls. This brought Nicholas Pooran to the crease, who joined forces with Jahangir in an attempt to counterattack. They unleashed an impressive assault on Mohammed Mohsin taking 18 Runs in his Second Over . They Both had a Partnership of 37 runs in a mere 24 balls Which Kept MI NY firmly in the hunt.
However, cricket’s fickleness struck MI NY hard when a mix-up between Pooran and Jahangir resulted in the West Indian’s unfortunate run-out. This event proved to be the turning point as it triggered a collapse in MI NY’s batting order.
TSK COMEBACK IN STYLE AND WIN A THRILLER:
Mohammed Mohsin, with a game-changing 14th over, snatched the crucial wickets of the well-set Shayan Jahangir and the dangerous Kieron Pollard in consecutive deliveries, leaving MI NY reeling at 92/5. The onus now fell on the last match’s hero, Tim David, and the dynamic Rashid Khan to salvage the innings and steer MI NY to victory.
As the tension reached its peak, the match ultimately came down to the final overs, with 49 runs needed off 24 balls.
However, TSK’s seasoned duo of Dwayne Bravo and Daniel Sams had other plans. With exceptional bowling in the death overs, they made scoring difficult for the MI NY batsmen. Their impeccable execution was further supported by outstanding fielding from Faf Du Plessis, who took sensational catches to build pressure on the opposition.
MI NY’s Chase was thwarted by TSK’s collective effort, and they eventually fell short by 17 runs as they finished at 137/8 in their 20 overs
WHAT NEXT FOR BOTH THE TEAMS:
Table Toppers TSK faces joint toppers Seattle Orcas on the 22nd of July. This one is expected to be a thriller as Two Table Toppers will face each other
While MI NY faces Washington Freedom on the 24th and that match will be important for MI NY as they have to win to stay alive in the tournament.
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