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TSK vs MI NY Match Analysis

The 21st match of the Major League Cricket 2025 season will see Texas Super Kings lock horns with MI New York on June 29 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The clash will begin at 7:30 PM local time, with a warm Texan evening expected to host a high-voltage encounter.

They stumbled out of the gate, but now the Super Kings are galloping through MLC 2025 like cowboys with something to prove. Under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, TSK boasts an experienced core and powerful overseas contingent. 

MI New York comes into this clash on the back of an inconsistent campaign despite having some of the biggest names in T20 cricket. Led by Nicholas Pooran, the team has explosive hitters and world-class bowlers but hasn’t clicked collectively yet. 

Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Team Preview & Squads

Texas Super Kings

Faf du Plessis brings unmatched leadership and T20 acumen to the TSK camp. The former South African captain is a proven performer in global leagues and a calming influence in tense chases. 

The batting unit is solid with Devon Conway and Faf du Plessis anchoring the top, supported by Daryl Mitchell and Donovan Ferreira in the middle. Youngster Saiteja Mukkamalla adds domestic flair, while all-rounders like Milind Kumar offer flexibility. 

Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad provide spin control in the middle overs, while Adam Milne and Nandre Burger bring raw pace. Daryl Mitchell and Mohammad Mohsin offer useful variations as all-rounders. 

In their last outing against the Los Angeles Knight Riders, TSK put on a clinical show. Batting first, they posted a formidable 196/8 with contributions across the order. By restricting LAKR to just 144/7, their bowlers ensured a dominant 52-run win for the team. The victory has injected momentum and confidence ahead of this key clash.

Texas Super Kings Squad

Texas Super Kings

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

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran is one of the most explosive left-handers in world cricket and leads MI NY with flair. He brings Caribbean aggression and is capable of single-handedly turning the tide in games. However, he’ll need more support from his teammates to lift the team’s fortunes.

With the likes of Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, and Michael Bracewell, MI NY’s batting is loaded with power-hitters. They can dominate powerplays and accelerate in the death overs. However, middle-order inconsistency remains a concern, especially when chasing big totals.

The pace attack led by Trent Boult and Naveen-ul-Haq offers early breakthroughs and death-over mastery. Rashid Khan is their trump card in the spin department, with George Linde and Omarzai offering valuable support.

In their previous match against the San Francisco Unicorns, MI New York faced a stiff challenge. SF piled up 246/4, and despite a spirited 199/6 in response, MI NY fell short by 47 runs. The loss exposed their bowling vulnerabilities and lack of depth during a high-scoring chase.

MI New York Squad

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock (WK), Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Naveen-ul-Haq, Monank Patel (WK), Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar

TSK vs MI NY Outfield Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

The Grand Prairie surface in Dallas has played true throughout the tournament. It’s a flat deck with even bounce, ideal for stroke play. Expect the spinners to find more grip as the match moves into the second innings. Dallas will be hot and dry, with match-time temperatures hovering around 34°C. Humidity will be moderate, and wind could play a minor role in aiding seamers with swing during early overs.

The pitch has previously produced first innings scores between 180 and 210. A par score when batting first is around 190, while chasing teams have succeeded if they keep wickets in hand. Expect fireworks if either side bats deep into the death overs.

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

Clashes between Texas Super Kings and MI New York have often gone down to the wire. In their last five meetings, 

TSK vs MI NY Prediction

According to cricket analysts Texas Super Kings have a 53% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.