In Match 21 of the season for the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC), the Texas Super Kings kept their hot streak going by dominating a 39-run victory over MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. MI New York won the toss and chose to bowl first, but their bowlers were left chasing shadows as TSK's batters delivered a brutal assault to post one of the season’s highest totals.

Faf du Plessis set the tone with a stunning 103 from only 53 balls, underpinning the innings solidly. Donovan Ferreira gave explosive lower-order assistance with 53 from only 20 balls, while Saiteja Mukkamalla contributed a useful 25 off 18. TSK closed at an intimidating 223/4. In response, MI New York could manage only 184/9 on the back of Kieron Pollard's thrilling 70 off 39 deliveries and a good effort from Quinton de Kock (35 off 25). Akeal Hosein bowled brilliantly for Texas, taking 3/15 in four overs, ably supported by Nandre Burger (2/40) and Marcus Stoinis (2/43).

Following this match, Texas Super Kings strengthened their third-place position with 10 points, clinching a playoff berth, while MI New York stayed fifth with a single victory.

Updated MLC 2025 Points Table (After Match 21)

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 21: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Full Match Highlights

Top Performers—MLC 2025 So Far

Most Runs:

• Faf du Plessis (TEX)—317 runs, SR 179.10, Avg 52.83
• Finn Allen (SF)—305 runs, SR 236.43, Avg 50.83
• Monank Patel (NY)—293 runs, SR 160.99, Avg 41.86
• Mitchell Owen (WAS)—288 runs, SR 210.22, Avg 41.14
• Matthew Short (SF)—271 runs, SR 192.20, Avg 67.75

Most Wickets:

• Haris Rauf (SF)—17 wickets, 27.1 overs
• Mitchell Owen (WAS)—14 wickets, 24.0 overs
• Xavier Bartlett (SF)—14 wickets, 24.1 overs
• Ian Holland (WAS)—10 wickets, 19.0 overs
• Noor Ahmad (TEX)—10 wickets, 28.0 overs