Major League Cricket is currently generating immense excitement in the United States, with thrilling matches and outstanding performances from players leading to new records being set every day.
Sports News: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 continues to reach new heights of excitement. The passion for cricket is growing rapidly on American soil, and every day, a new player is making headlines. In a match played on July 2nd, Texas Super Kings batsman Donovan Ferreira delivered such a powerful performance that the fans were left stunned.
The match was reduced to 5 overs per side due to rain, but even in this short format, Donovan created a sensation with his batting. He played an unbeaten innings of 37 runs off just 9 balls, which included 4 towering sixes in the final over.
In the final over: 6,6,6,2,2,6... Ferreira's rampage
The fifth and final over of the Texas Super Kings innings belonged to Donovan Ferreira. He hit three consecutive sixes in that over, leaving the bowler bewildered. He then took two twos to retain strike and finally hit another six, forcing the audience to cheer with joy. One of his sixes, which traveled 106 meters, cleared the stadium roof and went viral on social media.
As soon as this six was hit, not only the spectators in the stadium but also his teammates were stunned. Everyone was heard saying, "What a shot!" This video of Donovan has now gone viral on social media, with his explosive shot winning the hearts of fans.
87 runs in 5 overs, the opposing team crumbled
Batting first in the rain-interrupted match, the Texas Super Kings scored 87 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 5 overs. David Miller also played a quick innings of 14 runs, but Donovan was the real showstopper. The Washington Freedom team crumbled under the pressure of this large target. They managed to score only 44 runs, and the Texas Super Kings won the match by 43 runs, securing the second position in the points table. The power of Donovan's innings in numbers:
- 37 runs off 9 balls
- 4 sixes, 3 fours
- Strike rate 411
- 6,6,6,2,2,6 in the final over
- One six was 106 meters long
Such a high strike rate in such a short match is a dream for any batsman, but Donovan made it a reality.
Fans went crazy, applause on social media
As soon as this video appeared on social media, fans praised Donovan immensely. Someone wrote, "Brother, you're the next superstar!" and someone else said, "106 meters? That's madness!" Cricket is rapidly gaining popularity in America, and the Major League Cricket's aim is to provide opportunities to young players and spread the craze of cricket there as well. Donovan's innings has given this aim a new flight.
After the match, Donovan said, "My focus was just to score as many runs as possible in the final over. I am happy that I could contribute to the team. That 106-meter six was the longest shot of my life." This humility was also well-liked by people. After this match, the Texas Super Kings reached second place in the points table with 4 points.
