Published on: Jun 13, 2025 6:30 am IST | Updated on: Jun 13, 2025 10:25 am IST
It’s time for match 2 of Major League Cricket 2025. Two IPL sister franchises, MI New York and Texas Super Kings, will be going on a collision course in this fixture at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Both teams made it among the top 4 in the last season but missed out on the finals. This time around, both MI New York and Texas Super Kings will look to go one step ahead and reach the final frontier of the competition. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd match of MLC 2025, NY vs TEX in California.
The Texas Super Kings hold a slight edge over MI New York in their MLC 2025 Match 2 clash, given their superior head-to-head record. Texas has won both previous encounters, including a 9-wicket victory in the 2024 Eliminator. However, MI New York, led by Nicholas Pooran, boasts a strong batting lineup and will be eager to turn the tide. With Texas showing consistency and MI New York aiming for redemption, expect a closely contested battle. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd match of MLC 2025, NY vs TEX.
NY: 44% win chance TEX: 56% win chance
TSK skipper Faf du Plessis was their highest run-getter in the last season and will continue to open the innings for his side. Expect him to score above 25 in this match.
MI New York skipper Nicholas Pooran will be leading the side for second straight year and will bat at no 3. No batter hits the ball as cleanly as Pooran does and expect him to be among runs in this match.
Daryl Mitchell will be playing his first season of MLC. Mitchell is a busy player and is expected to bat at no 3 or 4 in the lineup where he will get ample balls to score over 22.
The South African wicket-keeper opener is MI New York's new recruit in MLC. He is known to score runs at brisk pace in the Powerplay and will be utilizing the field restrictions to full effect.
Check out our prediction for the NY vs TEX Major League Cricket 2025, Match 2.
MI New York enters MLC 2025 with high expectations, aiming to reclaim the title they won in 2023. Led by Nicholas Pooran, who replaces Kieron Pollard as captain, the team boasts a formidable lineup featuring Quinton de Kock, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, and Naveen-ul-Haq. Pooran, the highest run-scorer in MLC 2023, will be crucial in guiding the team through a competitive season.
Despite a strong squad, MI New York had a mixed MLC 2024, narrowly making the playoffs before crashing out in the Eliminator against Texas Super Kings. This season, they aim to bounce back with a more consistent performance. Their campaign begins with a high-stakes clash against Texas Super Kings on June 14.
With a blend of explosive batting, world-class bowling, and experienced leadership, MI New York remains a top contender. Their ability to handle pressure and execute game plans efficiently will be key to their success in MLC 2025. As of now, they should look ahead to win their opening fixture and going deep in the tournament game by game.
The Texas Super Kings enter MLC 2025 with a point to prove, having fallen short in the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. Despite boasting a strong squad led by Faf du Plessis, they have yet to reach the final on both previous occasions. The goodwill ‘Super Kings’ brand carries in the IPL puts more pressure on Texas Super Kings to make it big in MLC.
Texas has consistently been a competitive force, finishing third in 2024 and knocking out MI New York in the Eliminator before losing to San Francisco Unicorns in the Challenger. Their batting lineup, featuring Devon Conway, Marcus Stoinis, and the skipper himself, has delivered, but middle-order inconsistency has been a concern. With the addition of Daryl Mitchell this season, the team should look to take more risks at the top and rely on their middle order.
The Super Kings from Texas aim to break their qualifier curse and finally lift the trophy. Their campaign begins against MI New York on June 14, a fixture that could set the tone for their season. A strong start will be vital in proving they are true title contenders. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 3 NY won: 1 TEX won: 1 No Result: 1
Only three matches have been played between the two teams. Both have won a piece. One match between the two sides ended in no result. Their last meeting took place in the previous season’s eliminator that saw the Texas Super Kings win by 9 wickets.
How will the two teams, i.e., the MI New York and Texas Super Kings, fare in the 2nd match of MLC 2025? Let’s take a look.
Quinton de Kock, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (C/WK), Sharad Lumba, Heath Richards, Kieron Pollard, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Nosthush Kenjige, Ehsan Adil
Faf du Plessis (C), Devon Conway (WK), Shubham Ranjane, Marcus Stoinis, Daryl Mitchell, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Moshin, Joshua Tromp, Noor Ahmad, Adam Milnee, Zia ul Haq
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd match of Major League Cricket 2025 between MI New York and Texas Super Kings at Oakland Coliseum in California:
Another game where the two teams would love to chase. The wicket is expected to behave in the same manner for 40 overs and chasing in T20 cricket is a norm now. Therefore, expect the captain winning the toss to opt to field.
The online live streaming of the 2nd MLC 2025 Match between the MI New York and Texas Super Kings will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
MI New York and Texas Super Kings go neck and neck, as both have managed to win a single game against each other out of three. Talking about this game, MI New York looks more dominant on paper and can tame the Texas Super Kings to go 2-1 up in this rivalry. Right now, as per our prediction, the inaugural champions, MI New York, are expected to win the MLC 2025 Match 2 NY vs TEX Dream11 Prediction contest and kick off their title defense with a bang.