In a nail-biting Match 2 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season between MI New York (NY) vs Texas Super Kings (TEX) at the Oakland Coliseum, California, MI New York decided to bowl first against Texas Super Kings. The choice came close to paying off, but ultimately, Texas kept their nerves up in a gripping game to win by just 3 runs and notch their first win of the season.

Texas Super Kings Innings

Batting first, Texas Super Kings reached a fighting total of 185/6 in 20 overs, thanks to a good opening partnership. Devon Conway went about his innings in a classy 65 off 44 deliveries, with skipper Calvin Savage contributing a quick 53 off 34 balls. Milind Kumar also contributed a useful 19 off 13 in maintaining the momentum. For the MI New York bowlers, Michael Bracewell was the pick of the bowlers with 2/34 in 4 overs, while Sunny Patel (1/23 in 3) and Ehsan Adil (1/36 in 4) gave timely breakthroughs.

MI New York Innings

Pursuing 186, MI New York got close, scoring 182/8 in their 20 overs. Monank Patel provided them a solid foundation with an elegant 62 off 44, and Michael Bracewell added bite in the mid-overs with 38 off 21. Kieron Pollard's rapid 32 off 16 gave MI New York a genuine chance, but precise bowling in the death overs from Texas closed the deal. Adam Milne was outstanding with 3/22 off his 4 overs, and Mohammad Mohsin (1/27 off 3) and Noor Ahmad (1/33 off 4) assisted ably.

Texas Super Kings' hard-fought 3-run victory demonstrated their maturity in the face of pressure and set the tone for a gripping season to come in the 2025 MLC.

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MI New York vs Texas Super Kings: Match Scorecard

Texas Super Kings – 185/6 (20 Overs)

 MI New York – 182/8 (20 Overs)