In an intense and tightly contested match, Texas Super Kings emerged victorious over MI New York in the second match of the Major League Cricket 2025. After setting a challenging target of 186, TSK's bowlers held their nerve and delivered in the final over to secure a memorable win. Despite Monank Patel's half-century and a strong partnership with Michael Bracewell, MINY fell short by just three runs, with Adam Milne's three wickets and Daryl Mitchell's crucial involvement in two run-outs making all the difference.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood produces a stunning delivery to dismiss South African batter Tristan Stubbs during the ICC World Test Championship grand finale at Lord's. After an initial struggle with control and rhythm, Hazlewoods sends an absolute jaffa that seams into the right-hander and shatters the middle and off-stump of Stubbs, leaving him perplexed. The ICC praised the delivery as "poetry in motion," showcasing the perfection of fast bowling. Hazlewood's dominance continues as he guides Australia to a strong position with 4 wickets for 43 runs at stumps.
In a tightly contested NBA Finals game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a dominating performance, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers. Trailing by 10 points in the final quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and spectacular play helped his team level the series at 2-2. The game was filled with tensions and physical play, as both teams battled for control. With this win, the Thunder have a chance to take the lead in the series as they head back home.
Mitchell Starc, one of the best bowlers of all time, made headlines in the WTC 2025 final by scoring an unbeaten 58 runs for Australia at No. 9. He became the first No. 9 batter in the world to score a half-century in a knockout match of an ICC event, breaking records of South Africa's Rory Kleinveldt and West Indies' Courtney Browne. Starc's valuable contribution helped Australia post a challenging total of 207 runs in the second innings.
Finn Allen's explosive innings, which included a 51-ball 151 and 19 sixes, set multiple records and propelled the Unicorns to a massive 123-run win. Despite early promise from Washington Freedom, the game turned decisively in favor of the Unicorns as Hassan Khan and Haris Rauf took wickets in quick succession. San Francisco Unicorns now have a dominant start to their campaign in the MLC.
Born and brought up in Bengaluru, Sanjay Krishnamurthi always dreamt of playing cricket for India. However, with intense competition and restrictions due to his OCI cardholder status, he made the tough decision to play for the USA. A call-up for the Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2019 changed his life and he made his ODI debut for the USA in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic also proved to be a blessing in disguise for Krishnamurthi, as it gave him the chance to prolong his stay in the US and pursue his cricketing dreams.
Finn Allen stole the show in the opening match of MLC 2025, delivering a breathtaking innings for San Francisco Unicorns against defending champions Washington Freedom. His record-breaking 51-ball 151 not only secured SFU a resounding victory by 123 runs, but also set multiple records in T20 cricket, including the fastest 150 and most sixes in a T20 innings. Despite a strong start by Freedom's openers, Allen's blitz, along with some excellent bowling from Hassan Khan and Haris Rauf, proved too much for the opposition.
Despite currently being in second last place in the constructors' championship, the Aston Martin F1 team has reason to be optimistic with the addition of renowned designer Adrian Newey. While Newey's major influence won't be seen until 2026, he has already raised the standard and pressure within the team. Their upcoming races will serve as opportunities to fine-tune their methods for future success.
In a fierce battle between young talents from across India, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmakar of the Kolkata ThunderBlades emerged as the victors of the Dream UTT Juniors tournament. Co-promoter Vita Dani, along with Dream Sports Foundation CEO Neel Shah and COO Sumit Pandey, presented the awards to the talented youngsters. The tournament's long-term goal is to provide more exposure and platforms for Indian youth to excel in the international stage. Swara, the sixteen-year-old player who secured the win for Kolkata, was in awe of the experience and the opportunity given to her.
South African cricketer Kagiso Rabada has emerged as a key player in the high-stakes World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. His five-wicket return in the first day of the match not only dismissed the defending champions for a low score of 212, but also made him the fourth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Test cricket. With a unique WTC final record and impressive average in ICC knockout games, Rabada's skills are sure to be a highlight in this historic match.