In a thrilling match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between the LA Knight Riders (LAKR) and the Texas Super Kings (TSK), Andre Russell delivered one of the most exciting moments of the game by dismissing Faf du Plessis with a perfect yorker.
The match took place at the Oakland Coliseum, and LAKR chose to bowl first. TSK made a cautious start, scoring just 10 runs in the first two overs. In the third over, Russell came into the attack. After being hit for a six by du Plessis, Russell responded with a fiery yorker that knocked over the stumps. Faf du Plessis was bowled out for 8 runs from 10 balls. It was a beautiful delivery that left fans and commentators stunned.
Even though Russell gave away some runs in the later overs, his early breakthrough helped slow down the TSK innings. However, the Super Kings bounced back with strong batting from Devon Conway, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Daryl Mitchell, and Donovan Ferreira. They ended their innings at 181 for 4.
LA Knight Riders' poor performance in the run chase
LAKR struggled in their chase. Their top order collapsed, and they were 45 for 4 in just seven overs. Russell, who had earlier bowled well, could only score 1 run with the bat before being dismissed. LAKR were bowled out for just 124 runs, and TSK won the match by a big margin of 57 runs.
Russell’s yorker to get rid of du Plessis was the highlight of the game, but it wasn’t enough to stop LAKR from losing. Despite the defeat, the delivery reminded everyone why Russell is still one of the most dangerous bowlers in T20 cricket.
