TSK vs WAF: Washington Freedom remains undefeated in the MLC 2024 so far, defeating Texas Super Kings by 42 runs in the 17th match of the tournament.
After winning the toss, Texas Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis elected to bowl first. Travis Head and Steve Smith started the innings for WAF and gave the team the dream start. There was no stopping Travis Head as the left-handed batter was smashing the TSK’s bowlers all over the park; he scored his fifty in just 21 balls but got dismissed on 53 runs. Steven Smith also scored his fifty, and WAF was approaching a 200+ score, which was possible with some contribution from the middle-order batters. Glenn Maxwell and Obus Pienaar contributed 30+ runs each as WAF reached 206/5 at the end of 20 overs.
Chasing the 200+ total, TSK’s start wasn’t great as wicket-keeper batter Devon Conway got out after scoring 16 runs. However, skipper Faf du Plessis continued attacking from one end and scored the fastest fifty in the MLC 2024 tournament. He scored his fifty in just 19 balls. TSK was flying high towards the target, but it was 11th over when WAF turned the match in their favor after getting Faf’s wicket. No other batter was able to score more than 35 runs as TSK was bowled out for 164 runs in 19.5 overs.
MLC 2024,Match 17: TSK vs WAF| Batting Scorecard
| BATTING(Washington Freedom) | R | B | 4s | 6s | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | c Hardie b Noor Ahmad | 53 | 22 | 8 | 2 | ||||
| Steven Smith (c) | c †Conway b Bravo | 57 | 40 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Andries Gous | lbw b Bravo | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Rachin Ravindra | c & b Noor Ahmad | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Glenn Maxwell | b Noor Ahmad | 34 | 23 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Obus Pienaar | not out | 33 | 21 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Mukhtar Ahmed | not out | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Extras | (lb 2, w 5) | 7 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 20 Ov (RR: 10.30) | 206/5 | |||||||
| BATTING(Texas Super Kings) | R | B | 4s | 6s | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | lbw b Maxwell | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Faf du Plessis (c) | c Smith b Jasdeep Singh | 55 | 32 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Aaron Hardie | c Ferguson b Jasdeep Singh | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Joshua Tromp | c Jansen b Ravindra | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Marcus Stoinis | c Smith b Jasdeep Singh | 16 | 15 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Milind Kumar | c Jansen b Ravindra | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Calvin Savage | lbw b Ravindra | 35 | 23 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Dwayne Bravo | st †Gous b Maxwell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Mohammad Mohsin | st †Gous b Maxwell | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| Noor Ahmad | c Maxwell b Ravindra | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Zia-ul-Haq | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Extras | (lb 2, w 6) | 8 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 19.5 Ov (RR: 8.26) | 164 | |||||||
MLC 2024,Match 17: TSK vs WAF| Bowling Scorecard
| BOWLING(Texas Super Kings) | O | M | R | W | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zia-ul-Haq | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| BOWLING(Washington Freedom) | O | M | R | W | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Jasdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Amila Aponso | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3.5 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
MLC 2024,Match 17: TSK vs WAF| Award Winners| Stats
Player of the match(TSK vs WAF): Jasdeep Singh(WAF), 3/25 in 4 overs
Most Runs scored(TSK vs WAF): Steve Smith(WAF), 57 runs off 40 balls
Best Spell(TSK vs WAF): Jasdeep Singh(WAF), 3/25 in 4 overs
Stake Most Valuable Player(TSK vs WAF): Travis Head(WAF)
MLC 2024,Match 17: TSK vs WAF| Captains’ Corner
We are just getting better and better as the tournament has gone on. Travis has been unbelievable getting us to starts on some slow wickets. Bowlers have done a good job defending. Spinners were really good, Jasdeep was really good. Ferguson has been magnificent, Marco too. (On what has been the secret to their success) We are just training really hard and are training in positions they (the players) are likely to come in. Good vibes around the group and we have locked away the top two and that is exciting. Looking forward to the rest (of the games). (On Jasdeep Singh) He has exceeded expectations, he has been magnificent. Stuck to his plans nicely, executed what I wanted him to executed. Took them (batters) to the bigger side and did that beautifully.
Steve Smith(WAF Captains) said post-match
What they have done really well in the powerplay is put you under pressure. Travis Head has been doing that often this season, so it was about getting him out somehow. They were looking good for 220 at one stage. First six-seven overs (in the run chase), we were in control. Then for a little period, it felt it got a little slower, and then a cluster of wickets (in a 200 chase does not help). Up until a point, we played it really well. (On the bowling attack) Resources wise, we don’t have guys who can bowl 140-145, so it is about finding ways. Maxi (Maxwell) is a good player of spin but someone like Noor is as good a bowler as any at a batter.
Faf du Plessis(TSK Captain) said post-match
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