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The 2025 Major League Cricket season heats up as MI New York face off against Texas Super Kings in the second match at the Oakland Coliseum, California, on June 14. MI New York, champions in 2023, enter this campaign with a few setbacks—most notably the absence of Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai, both key players who have withdrawn from the tournament this year. Nicholas Pooran, taking over as captain, will look to rally a squad featuring the likes of Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, and Trent Boult, but the team may need time to find its rhythm under new leadership.
In contrast, Texas Super Kings appear more settled, retaining Faf du Plessis as captain for a third consecutive season. The Super Kings boast a strong core with Devon Conway, Marcus Stoinis, and the promising spinner Noor Ahmad expected to play pivotal roles. Historically, Texas have had the upper hand in this matchup, winning both encounters against MI New York last season. With a stable lineup and recent form on their side, Texas Super Kings start as favorites, while MI New York will be eager to prove themselves despite early hurdles. Expect a competitive clash as both teams aim to start their 2025 campaigns on a winning note at the iconic Oakland venue.
NY vs TEX Head-to-Head:
Matches Played: 04 | NY won: 01 | TEX won: 03 | No result: 00
MLC 2025, Match 02: Match Details:
- Date and Time: June 14, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 am GMT/ 6:00 pm Local (Jun 13)
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, California
NY vs TEX Oakland Coliseum Pitch Report:
The Oakland Coliseum, primarily known for hosting baseball, has been newly adapted to stage cricket for the first time. Although comprehensive data on the conditions is scarce, initial assessments indicate that the pitch should provide a fair contest between bat and ball. The surface is expected to be hard, offering good pace and bounce to assist fast bowlers early on. However, the expansive outfield and consistent grass coverage mean that batters could capitalize once they get set. As the match progresses and the pitch begins to wear, spinners are likely to become more influential, particularly in the latter stages of the innings.
NY vs TEX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway
- Batters: Kieron Pollard, Mitchell Marsh, Faf du Plessis
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Noor Ahmad
NY vs TEX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Nicholas Pooran (c), Devon Conway (vc)
Choice 2: Mitchell Marsh (c), Kieron Pollard (vc)
NY vs TEX Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sunny Patel, Heath Richards, Donovan Ferreira, Smit Patel
NY vs TEX Dream11 team for today’s match (June 14, 1:00 am GMT):
Squads:
MI New York: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sharad Lumba, Nicholas Pooran (c), Monank Patel, Agni Chopra, Kieron Pollard, George Linde, Michael Bracewell, Sunny Patel, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ehsan Adil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Kunwarjeet Singh,
Texas Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Milind Kumar, Joshua Tromp, Marcus Stoinis, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Smit Patel, Zia-ul-Haq, Stephen Wing, Mohammad Mohsin, Nandre Burger, Calvin Savage, Adam Milne, Noor Ahmad, Adam Khan, Mitchell Marsh
Also READ: Major League Cricket 2025: Complete squads of all six MLC teams
