- June 30, 2025
TSK vs MI NY (21st Match) – Highlights
The Texas Super Kings put on a dominant display at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, crushing MI New York by 39 runs in the 21st match of Major League Cricket 2025. Led by a stunning century from skipper Faf du Plessis and a clinical spin performance by Akeal Hosein, Texas climbed up the points table with this comprehensive win.
Sent in to bat first, Texas had a slow start with opener Smit Patel falling for just 3 off 6 balls to George Linde in the second over. But that was the only early cheer for New York as du Plessis began to take control. The South African veteran, playing one of the finest knocks of the tournament, remained unbeaten on 103 off just 53 balls, hammering 5 fours and 9 sixes in a majestic innings. He was the anchor and the aggressor, building crucial partnerships through the middle overs.
Saiteja Mukkamalla made a handy contribution of 25 off 18 before going out to Linde. Marcus Stoinis also added 25, but it was Donovan Ferreira who ignited the fireworks. The South African brute went crazy at the end with an insane 53 off some 20 deliveries, containing a crazy 5 sixes. His innings, together with du Plessis’ class, took Texas to a mammoth 223 for 4 after 20 overs.
MI New York’s bowlers had a forgettable outing. George Linde and Rushil Ugarkar picked up two wickets each, but all six bowlers conceded at over 10 runs per over, with no breakthroughs at crucial moments to contain the onslaught.
With a difficult target of 224 to chase, MI New York was hoping to get off to a flying start, but they lost their top order quickly. Pooran fell early for 8, with both Monank and de Kock showing promise before falling short of big scores. Texas found its sheriff in Akeal Hosein—his left-arm spin laid down the law and arrested the momentum. Hosein took 3 for 15 from his 4 overs, including dismissing de Kock and Monank.
Kieron Pollard tried to turn the tide with a valiant 70 off 39 balls, smashing 5 sixes in vintage fashion. Michael Bracewell also provided some support with a steady 26, but once Pollard fell in the 19th over, the chase crumbled. From 163 for 4, MI New York collapsed to 184 for 9, with Marcus Stoinis and Nandre Burger wrapping up the tail.
This win keeps the Texas Super Kings in strong playoff contention while MI New York faces an uphill battle after yet another inconsistent outing.
Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Scoreboard
Texas Super Kings – 223/4 (20)
MI New York – 184/9 (20)
Result – Texas won by 39 runs
Player of the Match – Akeal Hosein
Akeal Hosein
TSK vs MI NY Playing XIs
Texas Super Kings | Faf du Plessis (c), Smit Patel (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Shubham Ranjane, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Nandre Burger |
MI New York | Nicholas Pooran (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, Tajinder Singh, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, George Linde, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Ehsan Adil |
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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