- June 18, 2025
Let’s be honest—when the Major League Cricket 2025 season kicked off, a few teams were chosen as favorites. Now, three matches in, the Texas Super Kings have officially ruined the predictions party. Undefeated, assured, and full of outstanding players, TSK is not only winning matches, they are making it look easy. It does not matter if you’re an everyday fan or an expert cricket aficionado; some exciting things are happening within the Texas camp in 2025. So, why are they a legit title hopeful in 2025? Let’s take a close look at the 3 top reasons that this could be their year.
A Batting Line-up Built for Mayhem
The Super Kings’ top order is essentially a dream team of seasoned international players, and they have kicked off the season with fireworks as well. While skipper Faf du Plessis has not quite clicked into beast mode yet, leadership and tactics have been pretty solid. Devon Conway, on the other hand, has been sheer class, amassing 112 runs in three games at a strike rate knocking on the door of 135. He has been the stable batting force out there, putting down platforms with peace and consistency.
Now you have the middle-order muscle. When you have guys like that batting in the middle-order behind the powerplay, the worst of the powerplay is gone, and the worst bowlers to the middle are when the pressure stacks on.
And here’s the kicker – the season is moving from California to Dallas, where TSK will play most of their remaining matches, including playoffs. The Dallas pitches are slower and may spin a little, which suits their experienced batters who know when to dig it out and how to manipulate the conditions. In summary, this batting unit is only going to become more dangerous.
Spin Wizards and Pace Machines Unite
While their batting may be fireworks, their bowling is direct dynamite. The TSK bowlers have captured 28 out of a possible 30 wickets in 3 games – yes, you read that correctly. Noor has had a fantastic IPL season with CSK and is now also doing damage here with 8 wickets in 3 games.
Stoinis and Mitchell can do a job when needed, and domestic names like Stephen Wiig and Mohammad Mohsin add sneaky good options. Whether spin to strangulate or pace to punch, Super Kings have the arsenal to destroy any batting order.
Local Talent That’s Actually Delivering
One of the most underappreciated aspects of TSK’s success this season? Their local players are not just filling positions; they are contributing! Saiteja Mukkamalla has been solid at the top with 66 runs at a strike rate of. Calvin Savage has been a revelation, scoring 62 runs from 2 innings (average of 62 and a strike rate of 144). What an impact!
And then there is Shubham Ranjane and Milind Kumar quietly holding down the middle with their quick scores when needed! Even the bowling attack has stood up with Zia-ul-Haq and Wiig both showing that the team’s reliance is not on their international stars.
This even playing field from local talent is what makes the difference in critical games. When the pressure is high and the big names are not having a great game, it is the local talents that could be the ones to drag TSK across the line.
From their in-form overseas core, talented fast bowlers, and quiet brand of players from the domestic circuit, the Texas Super Kings certainly appear to have found a strong mix of team makeup. So far, they have made their point with three strong victories, and with familiar terrain ahead in Dallas, it bodes well ahead.
Are you ready to see if the Texas roar can turn into a championship roar?
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