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Match 21 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 brings a high-stakes clash between Texas Super Kings and MI New York at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas . With both teams fighting for playoff qualification, this match could be pivotal for their campaigns.
TSK are sitting comfortably in third place , having won four of their six games so far. MI New York, on the other hand, have struggled badly — picking up just one win from six matches and sitting at the bottom of the table.
With TSK already defeating MI earlier this season and conditions favoring aggressive strokeplay, expect a tight contest where execution will define the outcome.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York |
| Date | 30th June 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| Time | 5:30 AM IST |
| Competition | Major League Cricket (MLC), Season 2025 |
Team Previews
Texas Super Kings Preview
The Texas Super Kings are having a strong MLC 2025 campaign, currently placed third with 8 points from six games . Their recent 52-run win over Los Angeles Knight Riders showed that they can post and defend big totals when clicking as a unit.
Captain Faf du Plessis has been a key figure, scoring 214 runs at an average of 35.66 and strike rate of 172.58 . He provides stability at the top alongside Smit Patel , who is also dependable behind the stumps.
In the middle order, Shubham Ranjane has stood out with 135 runs from four innings , averaging 67.50 and striking at 164.63 , making him a vital cog. Donovan Ferreira and Saiteja Mukkamalla offer potential but need to convert starts into impactful knocks.
Their bowling unit has seen Noor Ahmad lead the charts with 10 wickets and an economy of 8.20 — a fine return in this format. Zia-ul-Haq and Nandre Burger provide pace and control, while Akeal Hosein’s debut was promising , taking 2 wickets for just 10 runs in his first game.
If Texas can maintain consistency across departments, especially in death bowling, they should remain serious contenders in the tournament.
MI New York Preview
MI New York have had a tough time in MLC 2025, managing only one win from six games and slipping to fourth place with just two points to show. Their last game against Seattle Orcas ended in another heartbreak despite posting a massive 238/3 , showing that even high scores aren’t enough if the bowling falters.
Their batting relies heavily on Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock , who have scored 287 and 211 runs respectively . While Monank averages well above 40, De Kock offers aggression with a strike rate of 147.55 .
Nicholas Pooran , their captain, finally found form with a blistering 108 off 60 balls * in the last game. If he can sustain that momentum, it could spark a revival for MI.
However, their bowlers have let them down consistently. Trent Boult remains their most economical option with 7 wickets , while Sunny Patel and Ehsan Adil struggle with control, often leaking runs.
Delano Potgieter and Tajinder Dhillon chipped in with useful contributions in the previous game, but they’re yet to deliver consistently.
MI must find rhythm soon — or risk falling further behind in the standings. A win here is crucial for their playoff hopes.
Favourite Team to Win Today’s Match
| Favourite Team | Reason |
|---|---|
| Texas Super Kings | Better form and head-to-head record; defeated MI by 3 runs earlier in the season. Stronger balance with Faf du Plessis, Shubham Ranjene, and Noor Ahmad performing well. MI New York lack consistency and have lost three in a row. Their bowlers leak runs regularly, and even with Nicholas Pooran in good touch, they haven’t shown enough depth to challenge a stronger TSK side. Historical pitch data favors aggressive batters, which suits TSK more than MI. Back Texas Super Kings to continue their winning run and consolidate their playoff position. |
Fantasy Team XI (with Explanation)
| Player Name | Role | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis (c) | Batter / Captain | TSK | Top scorer for Texas; stable opener and ideal fantasy captain choice. |
| Nicholas Pooran (vc) | Batter / Vice-Captain | MI New York | Impact player with bat; scored 108* off 60 balls recently. |
| Shubham Ranjane | Batter | TSK | Dependable middle-order batter; rotates strike well and averages above 60. |
| Monank Patel | Batter | MI New York | Anchor of the innings; safe behind the stumps and solid striker. |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler | TSK | Star spinner; breaks partnerships and keeps it tight. |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Batter / Wicketkeeper | MI New York | Aggressive opener; contributes early stability and decent strike rate. |
| Donovan Ferreira | Batter | TSK | Finisher; useful for late-innings punch and quick runs. |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | MI New York | Economical pacer; takes early wickets and maintains pressure. |
| Nandre Burger | Bowler | TSK | Smart death bowler; took 2 wickets in last game and maintained excellent economy. |
| Sunny Patel | Bowler | MI New York | Useful spinner; breaks partnerships and controls run flow. |
| Michael Bracewell | All-rounder | MI New York | Lower-order hitter; adds firepower in chases and bowls handy overs. |
Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain : Faf du Plessis (TSK) – Reliable opener; likely to anchor the innings.
- Vice-Captain : Nicholas Pooran (MINY) – Explosive striker of the ball and high upside.
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Teams
- Saiteja Mukkamalla (TSK) – Struggles to contribute meaningfully with bat or ball recently.
- Ehsan Adil (MINY) – Lacks impact and has been expensive in recent games.
Squads
Texas Super Kings Squad
- Faf du Plessis (c)
- Smit Patel (wk)
- Andre Fletcher
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Marcus Stoinis
- Donovan Ferreira
- Calvin Savage
- Shubham Ranjane
- Noor Ahmad
- Zia-ul-Haq
- Nandre Burger
- Akeal Hosein
MI New York Squad
- Nicholas Pooran (c)
- Monank Patel
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Michael Bracewell
- Kieron Pollard
- Delano Potgieter
- Tajinder Dhillon
- Sunny Patel
- Ehsan Adil
- Trent Boult
- Rushil Ugarkar
Probable Playing XI
| Texas Super Kings | MI New York |
|---|---|
| Smit Patel (wk) | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | Monank Patel |
| Shubham Ranjane | Nicholas Pooran (c) |
| Donovan Ferreira | Michael Bracewell |
| Marcus Stoinis | Tajinder Dhillon |
| Calvin Savage | Delano Potgieter |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | Kieron Pollard |
| Akeal Hosein | Trent Boult |
| Noor Ahmad | Sunny Patel |
| Zia-ul-Haq | Ehsan Adil |
| Nandre Burger | Rushil Ugarkar |
Pitch Report
- Venue : Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
- Average First Innings Score : ~175
- Highest Score : 246/4 (by SFU)
- Nature of Pitch : Batting-friendly surface; true bounce and quick outfield help strokeplay. Pacers rely on cutters and slower deliveries.
- Expected Target : 200–210 should be competitive.
- Fielding Advantage : Chasing teams benefit from dew and improved visibility under lights.
Toss Prediction
- Likely Outcome : Even chance for either side to win the toss.
- Decision : Bat first. Historical data shows teams batting first have won comfortably here.
Winner Prediction
Texas Super Kings are our predicted winners of this MLC 2025 encounter. They come into the match with better form, a stronger batting lineup, and a disciplined bowling attack led by Noor Ahmad and Nandre Burger .
While Nicholas Pooran gives MI hope with the bat, the rest of the team has failed to deliver consistently. The bowling lacks penetration and control, making it hard to restrict powerful sides like TSK.
Back Texas Super Kings to continue their positive run and secure another win in their race for the playoffs.
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