Donovan Ferreira’s Fiery Cameo Propels Texas Super Kings to Rain-Hit Win Over Washington Freedom

Texas Super Kings

Ferreira’s Fireworks Ignite Texas in Rain-Shortened Showdown

A rain-interrupted evening in Florida couldn’t dampen the explosive flair of Donovan Ferreira, whose whirlwind 37 not out off just 9 deliveries powered the Texas Super Kings to a resounding 43-run win over Washington Freedom in their latest Major League Cricket 2025 encounter.

With inclement weather reducing the match to just 5 overs per side, every ball carried weight. Texas, without the experienced Faf du Plessis at the helm, saw Marcus Stoinis step in as captain. But his tenure started shakily, as he fell early to a sharp Saurabh Netravalkar delivery.

Daryl Mitchell, often reliable, found it hard to get going on a damp outfield. Sensing the urgency, the Super Kings retired him strategically to unleash Ferreira, a decision that paid off in spectacular fashion.

What followed was pure carnage. Ferreira dismantled Mitchell Owen’s over, smashing 28 runs and transforming the scoreboard from steady to formidable. Shubham Ranjane anchored the other end with a composed 39* off 20, helping Texas reach 87/2 — a total that would prove more than enough.

In reply, Washington Freedom needed a strong powerplay to chase down the steep target. However, Nandre Burger had other ideas. His first over accounted for Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Maxwell, two prized wickets that derailed the chase from the outset.

Glenn Phillips and Andries Gous tried to stabilize the innings, but the disciplined spells from spinners Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein ensured Freedom never came close. Hosein also removed the dangerous Mitchell Owen just after he launched a six, stamping out any last hopes for the Freedom.

By the time five overs were up, Washington could only muster 44/4, well short of the target.

This win catapults Texas Super Kings to second place on the points table, nudging past Washington based on net run rate. With the MLC season heating up, both teams now turn their focus to their July 4 fixtures — Texas faces San Francisco Unicorns, while Washington goes head-to-head with Seattle Orcas.

Match Summary:


Texas Super Kings 87/2 in 5 overs (Shubham Ranjane 39*, Donovan Ferreira 37*; Netravalkar 1/30)
Washington Freedom 44/4 in 5 overs (Glenn Phillips 18*, Rachin Ravindra 10; Burger 2/12, Ahmad 1/14, Hosein 1/18)
Result: Texas Super Kings won by 43 runs