Cricket Prediction | MINY vs TSK | Major League Cricket 2025 | Qualifier 2 | July 11 – Who Survives?

MINY vs TSK Match Analysis

The much-anticipated Qualifier 2 clash between MI New York and Texas Super Kings will take place at the Dallas Cricket Ground on July 11, 2025. Both teams will be vying for a spot in the final, making this a high-stakes encounter filled with intensity and top-level cricket action.

MI New York has shown great resilience and a balanced lineup throughout the season. Led by the explosive Nicholas Pooran, the team combines powerful hitting with smart bowling strategies.

The Texas Super Kings have impressed with their aggressive batting and disciplined bowling attack. Under Faf du Plessis’s leadership, they have built a formidable squad with depth in all departments.

MI New York vs Texas Super Kings Team Preview & Squads

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran leads MINY with a perfect blend of aggressive batting and tactical acumen. His experience in international cricket gives the team a calm yet attacking approach.

The batting lineup boasts powerful hitters like Kieron Pollard and Quinton de Kock, who provide explosive starts and stability in the middle order. The all-round talents of Michael Bracewell and Fabian Allen significantly bolster the team’s batting depth.

MI New York’s bowling is led by the lethal Rashid Khan, whose spin bowling can choke runs and take wickets consistently. Trent Boult and Michael Bracewell provide pace and swing options, while Ehsan Adil and Nosthush Kenjige offer reliable backup.

MINY emerged triumphant in a closely fought eliminator against the Unicorns on July 9, 2025. For context, MI New York made a nail-biting chase, chasing 132 and managed to make 132/8 with 3 balls to spare. MI New York is not shy of pressure. It was a continuation of their fighting spirit and their ability to perform and win in tight games.

MI New York Squad

MI New York Squad

Nicholas Pooran (c), Fabian Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Delano Potgieter, Rashid Khan, Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar

Texas Super Kings

Faf du Plessis leads the TSK with a blend of strategic insight and aggressive captaincy. His calm presence at the crease anchors the batting, while his sharp field placements have often turned matches.

Consistency from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell strengthens the foundation of Texas’s batting order. Milind Kumar and Donovan Ferreira provide firepower in the middle order. The presence of Smit Patel as a wicketkeeper-batsman adds flexibility, enabling aggressive yet calculated innings.

The bowling attack is spearheaded by Akeal Hosein and Adam Milne, combining spin and pace effectively. The clever variation of Noor Ahmad’s left-arm wrist spin makes him a tough bowler to face. Nandre Burger and Mohammad Mohsin provide valuable support, ensuring Texas can maintain pressure throughout the innings.

Texas Super Kings put up a dominant performance against Seattle Orcas on July 5, 2025, scoring 188/4 and then bowling out Seattle for 137. Winning by 51 runs, Texas showed their all-round strength and ability to restrict opponents efficiently.

Texas Super Kings Squad

Texas Super Kings Squad

Faf du Plessis (c), Nandre Burger, Devon Conway, Donovan Ferreira, Akeal Hosein, Milind Kumar, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Mohsin, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Noor Ahmad, Smit Patel (wk), Shubham Ranjane, Calvin Savage, Joshua Tromp, Stephen Wiig, Zia-ul-Haq

MINY vs TSK Outfield Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

The Dallas pitch is known to be a balanced surface offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. Early movement aids the pacers, but as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, allowing spinners to make an impact. Batsmen need to time their innings well and adjust to changing conditions.

The weather forecast predicts a warm day with temperatures hovering around 32°C (90°F), accompanied by clear skies and low humidity. The weather looks clear with little chance of rain, meaning few interruptions are expected. Conditions favor dry and fast outfield play, assisting batsmen to find gaps with ease.

Historically, teams batting first at Dallas have posted scores ranging from 140 to 190, depending on pitch freshness and dew factors. The lowest successful chase recorded is 131 runs, while the highest team total is around 190. Both chasing and setting targets are viable strategies here.

MI New York vs Texas Super Kings Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, the two teams have shared victories evenly, with both sides winning twice and one match ending in a no-result.

MINY vs TSK Prediction

According to cricket analysts MI New York have a 53% chance of Winning.