- July 12, 2025
TSK vs MINY (8th Match) – Highlights
In the heart of Dallas, MINY turned the heat up and cooked up a clinical chase, leaving TSK iced with six balls to spare. The game featured some destructive batting displays and some important spells of bowling that kept the match in the balance until the last over.
TSK batted first and managed to put up a competitive total of 166 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings got off to a shaky start with Smit Patel, the wicketkeeper, falling cheaply for 9 runs. However, captain Faf du Plessis steadied the innings with a confident and aggressive knock of 59 runs off just 42 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. His innings laid the foundation for Texas and kept the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace.
Despite du Plessis’s effort, the middle order failed to capitalize fully. Saiteja Mukkamalla and Shubham Ranjane both fell early without contributing much to the total. Marcus Stoinis managed a modest 6 runs before being dismissed. The real fireworks came from the lower middle order as Akeal Hosein played a blistering innings of 55 runs off just 32 deliveries, hitting four fours and four sixes. The bowlers for MI New York, especially Tristan Luus and Rushil Ugarkar, tried to keep the pressure on with three and two wickets respectively, but the late hitting from Texas added valuable runs.
Chasing 167, MINY got off to a decent start but lost Quinton de Kock early for 6 runs. Monank Patel and Michael Bracewell then took charge and tried to build a solid partnership. Bracewell’s stay was short-lived as he was dismissed for 8, but Patel held firm, scoring a well-paced 49 before falling in the 12th over. Captain Pooran and experienced Pollard combined forces with explosive strokes to wrest control from Texas.
Nicholas Pooran was in sublime form, smashing 52 runs off 36 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. Kieron Pollard was the hero of the pursuit, crafting an electrifying unbeaten 47 runs in just 22 balls. Pollard’s aggressive approach, reflected in his strike rate of over 213, included four fours and three sixes, providing the finishing touch to the innings and ensuring a comfortable 7-wicket win for MI New York. The pair’s calm and composed batting under pressure effectively chased down the target with an over to spare.
The Texas bowlers put in an honest effort, with Akeal Hosein picking up a wicket and maintaining good economy early on. Zia-ul-Haq and Noor Ahmad also chipped in with wickets but were expensive at times as the MI New York batsmen took control.
This victory propels MI New York further in the Major League Cricket playoffs, showcasing their batting depth and finishing skills under pressure. Kieron Pollard’s outstanding all-round performance earned him both the Player of the Match and Cricinfo’s MVP honors, underlining his value in high-stakes matches.
Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Scoreboard
Texas Super Kings – 166/5 (20)
MI New York– 172/3 (19)
Result – New York won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard
TSK vs MI NY Playing Eleven
Texas Super Kings | Smit Patel (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Marcus Stoinis, Akeal Hosein, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq |
MI New York | Quinton de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, Michael Bracewell, Nicholas Pooran (c), Kieron Pollard, Kunwarjeet Singh, Tajinder Singh, Tristan Luus, Trent Boult, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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