The Texas Super Kings (TSK) aim to build upon their strong start to the 2025 season when they face the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR), who are looking for their first win after an opening defeat. TSK narrowly overcame MI New York by three runs, successfully defending a total of 185, providing them with early momentum and confidence.
Key Performances for TSK
Devon Conway (65 off 44 balls) and Calvin Savage (53* off 34 balls) were the standout performers for TSK in their opening fixture. However, the team will look to address their middle-order struggles after limited contributions from captain Faf du Plessis, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Daryl Mitchell, and Donovan Ferreira.
The Super Kings’ bowling attack delivered under pressure, highlighted by Adam Milne’s excellent spell (3 for 22) and Noor Ahmad’s crucial wicket-taking. Mitchell’s fielding prowess was also notable, with two crucial run-outs and a clutch final-over performance.
LAKR Seeking Redemption
LA Knight Riders are keen to bounce back from their opening loss. Despite a spirited 50 from Unmukt Chand and Matthew Tromp’s solid 41, the team struggled in their pursuit of a daunting 220-run target against San Francisco Unicorns. Ali Khan was impressive with figures of 2 for 34, but LAKR’s bowlers, including skipper Sunil Narine, will seek greater control moving forward. Star batters Alex Hales, Andre Fletcher, and Andre Russell will aim to find form quickly to turn the team’s fortunes around.
Match Details
- When: Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 PM Local Time
- Where: Oakland Coliseum, California
- Pitch Conditions: Historically batting-friendly; teams batting first have won three out of four matches, with two scores above 200 recorded, including a high of 269.
Probable Teams
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Alex Hales, Andre Fletcher, Unmukt Chand (wk), Nitish Kumar, Matthew Tromp, Andre Russell, Saif Badar, Sunil Narine (c), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha.
Texas Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Daryl Mitchell, Milind Kumar, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Mohammad Mohsin, Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq.
