In the fifth match of Major League Cricket 2025, Texas Super Kings crushed the Los Angeles Knight Riders by 57 runs, thanks to a jaw-dropping performance from Afghan spin sensation Noor Ahmed. In just 4 overs, Noor not only claimed 4 key wickets but also delivered 15 dot balls, leaving the Knight Riders clueless.

Noor Ahmed Spins a Web They Couldn’t Escape

Noor Ahmed’s spell was nothing short of magical. It all began with the early dismissal of Nitish Kumar, who managed just 1 run. But the real twist came in the 11th over, when Noor turned the game on its head:

• Andre Russell: Gone for 1 run

• Sunil Narine: Cleaned up without opening his account

Two balls. Two legends. Two wickets.

Later, Noor picked up his fourth victim, Matthew Tromp, who had been the only real threat for the Knight Riders with a fighting 23. Noor finished with match-winning figures of 4/25 in 4 overs — a spell filled with pressure, precision, and pure brilliance.

Knight Riders Collapse, Super Kings Cruise

The Knight Riders were bowled out for 124, well short of the Super Kings’ 181/4. Batting contributions came from:

• Daryl Mitchell – 36 runs

• Devon Conway – 34 runs

• Donovan Ferreira – 32* not out

But the real hero of the night was Noor Ahmed, who rightly bagged the Player of the Match award for his ruthless bowling performance.

IPL to MLC: Noor's Star Continues to Rise

Fresh off a stellar season in IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings, Noor Ahmed has carried his form across the ocean. In IPL 2025, he scalped 24 wickets in 14 matches at an average of just 17, earning 2 Player of the Match titles.

This latest performance marks his third Player of the Match recognition for a Super Kings franchise — a testament to his consistency and match-winning ability.