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Texas Super Kings Edge Past MI New York in Final-Ball Thriller in MLC 2025
TSK Secure Nail-Biting Win Against MINY in Major League Cricket Showdown
In one of the most gripping contests of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, the Texas Super Kings (TSK) clinched a narrow three-run victory over MI New York (MINY) in the second match of the tournament. The match, played in front of a packed stadium, came down to the final delivery, where Daryl Mitchell held his nerve to deny MI New York a last-gasp win.
Chasing 186 for victory, MI New York needed just nine runs off the final over, but the disciplined bowling from Mitchell and late-inning chaos saw them fall just short, finishing at 182/8 after 20 overs.
Early Collapse Haunts MI New York Despite Middle-Order Resurgence
Top Order Fails to Fire
The chase began on a shaky note for MI New York as they lost three quick wickets inside the powerplay, including skipper Nicholas Pooran, who departed after scoring just 6 runs. The early jolts put immense pressure on the batting lineup, and at one stage, MINY looked completely out of the contest.
However, Monank Patel displayed composure and resilience. Initially cautious, he gradually shifted gears and scored a fluent 62, anchoring the innings during a critical phase. Alongside Michael Bracewell, who made a crucial contribution, the duo stitched a 97-run stand, bringing MINY back into contention.
Milne and Mitchell Deliver Clutch Moments for TSK
Just when MINY appeared to have gained the upper hand, Adam Milne and Daryl Mitchell engineered a dramatic turnaround. Milne claimed 3 wickets, including the key dismissal of Bracewell, breaking the game-changing partnership.
But it was Mitchell who produced the true game-defining moments. In a display of sharp reflexes and presence of mind, he was involved in two back-to-back run-outs, sending both Kieron Pollard and Monank Patel back to the pavilion. These moments flipped the game on its head and dented MINY’s momentum.
Even as Trent Boult and Tajinder Dhillon fought valiantly with some late-order boundaries, the damage had already been done.
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Conway, Savage Anchor and Explode for Texas Super Kings
Steady Start and Late Flourish
Earlier in the day, MI New York won the toss and invited TSK to bat first. New Zealand’s Devon Conway held the innings together with a composed 65 off 44 balls, setting a strong foundation for a defendable total.
The finishing touch came from Calvin Savage, whose unbeaten 53 from just 34 deliveries provided the late surge. Savage’s clean hitting in the death overs lifted the Super Kings to 185/6, a total that turned out to be just enough.
MINY bowlers kept things tight for most of the innings, with Michael Bracewell impressing with figures of 2 for 34, removing both Mitchell and Milind Kumar during key middle overs.
Key Performers of the Match
| Team | Top Performer | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Super Kings | Devon Conway | 65 (44) – Anchored the innings |
| Calvin Savage (Player of the Match) | 53* (34) – Finished with a flourish | |
| Adam Milne | 3/22 – Breakthroughs at crucial times | |
| MI New York | Monank Patel | 62 – Anchored the chase |
| Michael Bracewell | 2/34 – Key middle overs performance |
TSK Hold Nerve as MINY Falter Under Pressure
The final over encapsulated the pressure and thrill of T20 cricket. MINY, needing nine runs, saw hopes fade as clever variations and field placements by Mitchell stifled the batters. The final run-out attempt, although unsuccessful, sealed the result as MINY could only manage 182 runs in response.
This win gives Texas Super Kings an early boost in the tournament and demonstrates the strength of their bowling attack in crunch moments.
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