Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 served up another classic as Texas Super Kings held their nerve in a last-over thriller against MI New York. The Oakland Coliseum witnessed a pulsating contest where the Super Kings successfully defended a modest target of 185, winning by 3 runs in one of the most dramatic finishes of the tournament so far.

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Date	13th June 2025
Venue	Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
Tournament	Major League Cricket 2025
Match	MI New York vs Texas Super Kings
Toss	MI New York opted to field first
Player of the Match	Calvin Savage (53 off 34)
Result	Texas Super Kings won by 3 runs

Texas Super Kings set a competitive score of 185/6 riding on the back of a superb partnership between Devon Conway and Calvin Savage. In response, MI New York made a strong recovery after a poor start, but ultimately fell 3 runs short at 182/8.

Tight death bowling by Adam Milne and smart field placements by skipper Faf du Plessis proved decisive.

The game ebbed and flowed throughout 40 overs:

• MI New York’s innings started poorly, losing 3 wickets for 24 runs inside 6 overs.
• Monank Patel played a lone hand with a brilliant 62 (44), providing MI New York with some hope.
• Explosive cameos from Michael Bracewell (38 off 21) and Kieron Pollard (32 off 16) ignited hopes of an MI win.
• Texas Super Kings, however, kept striking at key moments. Three run-outs, including that of Pollard, shifted the momentum back to Texas.
• Adam Milne led the bowling attack with figures of 4-0-22-3, ensuring that MI could never fully recover from their early collapse.

Texas Super Kings:

• Strengths: Balanced Top Order: Conway’s anchoring innings allowed others to play freely. Experienced Bowling Attack: Adam Milne’s control with the new and old ball stood out.
• Weaknesses: Middle Order Fragility: Quick wickets post powerplay nearly derailed their innings. Fielding Errors: Though they forced three run-outs, they also conceded unnecessary extras (6 wides).

MI New York

• Strengths: Middle-Order Firepower: Patel, Bracewell, and Pollard almost stole the match. Death Over Acceleration: MI scored 61 runs between the 13th and 17th overs.
• Weaknesses: Top-Order Collapse: Losing both openers inside 4 overs mounted the pressure. Fielding: Run-out opportunities missed, particularly during the Savage-Conway partnership.

Player	Performance
Calvin Savage	53*(34), Match-winning innings
Devon Conway	65(44), Set platform for big score
Adam Milne	4-0-22-3, Economical and incisive bowling
Monank Patel	62(44), Lone warrior for MI New York

• Texas Super Kings: Adam Milne – His early breakthroughs can turn games.
• MI New York: Kieron Pollard – Despite his run-out, his hitting form looks ominous.

• Pitch Behavior: True surface with good carry. A balanced wicket offering value for shots but helping bowlers with variation and slower deliveries.
• Weather: Clear skies, excellent conditions for cricket.
• Average Score at Venue (T20): 175+

Texas Super Kings

• Texas Super Kings: Need to stabilize their middle order; top-heavy batting could be risky in bigger matches.

MI New York

• MI New York: Must reassess their powerplay approach. Early wickets are causing repeated collapses.

• Official Broadcaster: Willow TV (USA), ESPN+
• Live Streaming: Major League Cricket Official Website & App
• Highlights: MLC’s YouTube channel

This clash between Texas Super Kings and MI New York showcased everything T20 cricket is loved for—explosive batting, clutch bowling, last-over tension, and thrilling finishes. With this win, Texas Super Kings make a strong statement in the MLC 2025 campaign, while MI New York will reflect on missed opportunities and look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.

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