Tim David was the star of the show as MI New York thrashed the Los Angeles Knight Riders by 105 runs in Match 6 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 tournament on Sunday night.
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David smashed 48 runs off just 21 deliveries, including 4 fours and 4 sixes, to help MINY post a total of 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran too scored a patient 38 off 37 balls.
In reply, LAKR were bowled out for just 50 runs in 13.5 overs. Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada were the pick of the bowlers for MINY, taking 2-2 wickets. Other bowlers also contributed the same number of wickets for MINY.
David was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his quickfire 48.
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The win was MINY’s first in the MLC 2023 tournament. They now have 2 points from 2 matches. LAKR, on the other hand, have lost both their matches so far and are bottom of the table.
David’s innings was a reminder of his destructive batting ability. He has the ability to clear the boundary with ease and can change the course of a match in a matter of overs. He will be a key player for MINY in the remainder of the MLC 2023 tournament.
Here are some of the key highlights from the match:
- Tim David’s 48 off 21 was the highest score of the match.
- Nicholas Pooran’s 38 off 37 was the second-highest score of the match.
- Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada took 2-2 wickets, which was the best bowling figures of the match.
- LAKR were bowled out for just 50 runs, their lowest score in the MLC 2023 tournament.
- MINY won the match by 105 runs, their biggest win in the MLC 2023 tournament.
Tim David’s performance was a statement of intent from the young batsman. He showed that he is capable of playing at the highest level and that he can be a match-winner for MINY in the MLC 2023 tournament.
