In one of the most thrilling five-over games of Major League Cricket 2025, Donovan Ferreira played a jaw-dropping innings that reminded fans of Yuvraj Singh’s unforgettable 2007 T20 World Cup knock. Ferreira smashed 37 runs in just 9 balls, with a strike rate of 411.11, helping Texas Super Kings secure a powerful win over Washington Freedom.
The match, reduced to 5 overs per side due to rain, was played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida. Despite a shaky start, the Texas Super Kings put up a huge total of 87/2 in 5 overs. In reply, Washington Freedom could only manage 44/4, falling short by 43 runs.
Rain Delayed Match Turned into a Batting Festival
Rain cut the game short, but fans didn’t miss the excitement. After winning the toss, Washington Freedom chose to bowl first, but the decision didn’t go in their favour.
Texas Super Kings lost opener Marcus Stoinis early for just 2 runs in 2 balls. Soon after, Daryl Mitchell also retired out after a slow 6 off 5 balls. However, the real damage began when Shubham Ranjane and Donovan Ferreira stepped in.
Ranjane’s Solid Knock Set the Stage
Shubham Ranjane played a smart and powerful innings. He stayed unbeaten with 39 runs off 14 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes, striking at 278.57. His quick scoring and placement helped Texas recover and build momentum.
But the real fireworks began from the other end when Donovan Ferreira unleashed his storm.
Donovan Ferreira’s Batting Show Was Pure Fire
Donovan Ferreira came in with a mission — to hit every ball out of the park. In just 9 balls, he smashed 5 huge sixes, scoring 37 runs without hitting a single four.
One of his sixes even flew out of the stadium, leaving the crowd stunned and commentators speechless. The video of that shot has already gone viral on social media, with fans comparing his strike power to Yuvraj Singh, who once hit six sixes in an over against England’s Stuart Broad.
Ferreira’s innings not only lifted the team to a big total but also showcased why strike rate is more important than runs in a T10-style match.
Texas Bowlers Backed Up the Big Total
After setting a target of 88, Texas Super Kings needed a disciplined bowling performance. And that’s exactly what they delivered.
Washington Freedom had a poor start while chasing. Rachin Ravindra scored 10 off 4 balls but fell early. Glenn Maxwell, one of the biggest hitters in world cricket, got out for a golden duck.
Mitchell Owen tried to push the scoring with 7 runs from 6 balls, and Andries Gous struggled with just 6 runs from 7 balls. The team kept losing wickets and failed to build any solid partnership.
Glenn Phillips was the only positive from the Freedom camp. He remained unbeaten on 18 off 11 balls, with 2 fours and 1 six. But the lack of support from the other end made it a one-sided contest.
Texas Super Kings’ Bowling Heroes
The bowlers for the Texas Super Kings delivered with perfect accuracy:
- Nandre Burger picked up 2 wickets in just 1 over, removing key players Rachin and Maxwell.
- Akil Hussain took 1 wicket for 18 runs in his 2 overs.
- Noor Ahmed also picked 1 wicket while giving away only 14 runs in his spell.
Their combined effort restricted Washington Freedom to just 44/4 in their 5 overs.
Stats That Made Headlines
- Donovan Ferreira’s strike rate: 411.11
- Texas Super Kings run rate: 17.4 per over
- Highest individual score: Ranjane (39 off 14)
- Winning margin: 43 runs (huge in a 5-over game)
Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Ferreira
After the match, cricket fans flooded social media praising Donovan Ferreira’s performance. Many recalled Yuvraj Singh’s six-sixes match and drew comparisons with Ferreira’s quickfire knock.
“Never seen a strike rate like this in a T20, let alone in 9 balls,” a fan tweeted. Others called him the “new-age T20 beast” for delivering in such a short format with clean hitting.
Major League Cricket 2025 is already known for close matches and international stars, but Ferreira’s innings has become one of the standout moments of the season.
