MI New York’s challenge to break the jinx against the Super Kings 

MATCH PREVIEW    

We are in the penultimate game of the Major League Cricket 2025. The Texas Super Kings will take on MI New York in the Challenger as the two sides fight for a place in the final against Washington Freedom. The Texas Super Kings’ Qualifier against the Washington Freedom was washed away by rain. The side has shown consistency this season and shall start this game with higher odds. The MI New York won a crunch game against the San Francisco Unicorns. However, they have lost the last four games against the Super Kings and shall be under pressure. It's a high-stakes game, and it will be interesting to see which of the two teams emerges victorious. 

Texas Super Kings Preview     

Faf du Plessis will be upset with their last game against Washington Freedom being abandoned due to rain. The side has shown consistency to finish second on the points table with seven wins in 10 matches. They will start ahead in this game on cricket betting sites. The side boasts a strong batting lineup, and du Plessis expects a strong performance from the senior players to secure a win in this game. 

Faf du Plessis has done well this season, and he will look to deliver an electrifying start in this game with Smit Patel. Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, and Donovan Ferreira are key players for the team in the middle order, and they must build partnerships. Marcus Stoinis and Calvin Savage are good hitters, and the team expects them to deliver a strong show in the lower middle order. 

Zia-ul-Haq and Adam Milne face a strong batting lineup, and the team expects them to deliver a good start with the new ball. Noor Ahmed has performed well in the tournament and must continue to do well in the middle overs alongside Donovan Ferreira. Akeal Hosein and Marcus Stoinis will look to utilize their experience in supporting roles, as their performance may ultimately define the outcome of this game. 

Expected Starting XI for Texas Super Kings    

Faf du Plessis (c), Smit Patel (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Adam Milne

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Nicholas Pooran’s team played well under pressure in the Eliminator against the San Francisco Unicorns. The team held its nerves in the dying stages of a low-scoring game to win by 8 wickets. They have struggled with consistency this season and shall start the game with lower odds on cricket betting apps. Pooran must lead from the front to take his team to another final of the tournament. 

Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock put up a steady partnership in the last game, and the team expects them to do well at the top. Pooran’s form is a concern, and he must do well in the middle order with Michael Bracewell and Kieron Pollard. Tajinder Dhillon, Heath Richards, and Tristan Luus must add quick runs in the lower middle order as the Super Kings have a strong attack. 

The bowling attack will be confident after their brilliant show in the last game. Trent Boult is the key bowler, and he will look to strike early in the game with Nosthush Kenjige. Rushil Ugarkar has performed well in the last few games and must bowl effectively in the middle overs alongside Tajinder Dhillon. Pollard and Tristan Luus add depth to the attack, making it strong. 

Expected Starting XI for MI New York     

Nicholas Pooran (c), Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tajinder Dhillon, Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Heath Richards, Tristan Luus, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Trent Boult

TOSS: To Bowl First     

It is tough to defend totals as the wicket improves for batting in the second innings. Bowlers can exploit the conditions in the early overs with the new ball. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS     

The skies over Dallas will be clear. We expect a good batting surface that allows batsmen to play their strokes freely. Bowlers will have a tough time on this surface. The side batting first needs to score 180 runs to win this game. 

OUR PREDICTION     

MI New York won a close contest in the Eliminator. However, the team will have a few worries as they have struggled with consistency. The top order has been lacking form, posing a significant challenge for the team. They need runs from the top and middle order to win this game. The Texas Super Kings have a strong batting lineup and enjoy an excellent record against MI New York. It will be a close contest, but the Super Kings will start as favorites. 

Our prediction is for Texas Super Kings to win