Texas Super Kings Triumph Over MI New York by 15 Runs in MLC Match 12

In Major League Cricket Match 12, the Texas Super Kings triumphed over MI New York by 15 runs.

Match Summary

Texas Super Kings vs MI New York, Match 12

Texas Super Kings 176/6 (20 ov)

MI New York 161/7 (20 ov)

Texas Super Kings won by 15 runs.

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Match Analysis

What should have been a comfortable victory for the Texas Super Kings (TSK) over MI New York (MINY) turned into a tense finish after a spirited fightback by Rashid Khan and Monank Patel during their Cognizant Major League Cricket 2024 fixture at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Monday. 

Chasing 177 for the win, MI New York faced early setbacks courtesy of Marcus Stoinis’ bowling onslaught. They lost three wickets in quick succession, including that of the dangerous Nicholas Pooran (1), inside the powerplay. The situation worsened when skipper Kieron Pollard (5) fell cheaply, leaving MINY at 52/5 in 11.2 overs. 

At this stage, the match appeared firmly in TSK's grasp. However, Rashid Khan (50) walked out to the middle and injected much-needed energy into the innings. His aggressive approach stabilized the innings and brought out the best in Monank Patel (61). The pair found boundaries at regular intervals, turning the tide on TSK. 

The duo held on to a 97-run stand for the 6th wicket, giving MINY a glimmer of hope. However, Dwayne Bravo's experience came to the fore. In the crucial 19th over, he conceded just 8 runs, which effectively sealed the game for the Texas Super Kings. Despite the late scare, TSK managed to hold their nerve and secure a 15-run win. 

Earlier in the day, Faf du Plessis took full advantage of the powerplay, smashing the MI New York bowlers across the field. His aggressive approach paid off with a quickfire fifty, setting a strong foundation for the Super Kings as they ended up scoring 176/6.  

The breakthrough for MI New York came in the 9th over when left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige was introduced into the attack. Despite being expensive, Kenjige managed to dismiss du Plessis, who was caught at long-on by Tim David while attempting another big hit, having scored 61 in 38 balls. 

New Zealand’s Devon Conway provided valuable support with a handy knock before Faf’s dismissal, but he fell short of his fifty, getting dismissed for 40 by Ehsan Adil in the 14th over. The Super Kings then faced a mini-collapse, losing key wickets. Then, Marcus Stoinis stepped up towards the end with some lusty blows, propelling the Super Kings past the 175-run mark. 

In the bowling department, MI New York had their moments. Rashid Khan was the standout performer, maintaining an economical spell with figures on 1/17. Trent Boult also claimed a couple of wickets but was quite expensive on the day.

 

 

Match Stats

Texas Super Kings Fall of wickets: 1-85 (Faf du Plessis - 8.5 ov), 2-121 (Devon Conway - 13.1 ov), 3-127 (Aaron Hardie - 14.1 ov), 4-138 (Joshua Tromp - 16.1 ov), 5-143 (Milind Kumar - 16.5 ov), 6-160 (Calvin Savage - 18.1 ov)

MI New York Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Ruben Clinton - 1.5 ov), 2-17 (Nicholas Pooran - 2.6 ov), 3-27 (Steven Taylor - 3.5 ov), 4-39 (Kieron Pollard - 8.4 ov), 5-52 (Tim David - 11.2 ov), 6-149 (Rashid Khan - 19.2 ov), 7-157 (Monank Patel - 19.5 ov)

 

Playing XI

Texas Super Kings 

• Devon Conway(WK)
• Joshua Tromp
• Faf du Plessis(C)
• Milind Kumar
• Calvin Savage
• Marcus Stoinis
• Aaron Hardie
• Dwayne Bravo
• Mohammad Mohsin
• Naveen ul Haq
• Zia-ul-Haq

MI New York 

• Nicholas Pooran(WK)
• Monank Patel
• Tim David
• Steven Taylor
• Kieron Pollard(C)
• Rashid Khan
• Ruben Clinton
• Trent Boult
• Kagiso Rabada
• Ehsan Adil
• Nosthush Kenjige

 

Match Details:

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 01:30

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

Toss: MI New York elected to bowl