Published on: Jul 11, 2025 9:48 am IST|Updated on: Jul 10, 2025 3:29 pm IST
We are just two nights away from the big final of Major League Cricket 2025. The reigning champions, Washington Freedom, have already made it to the finals after the first qualifier washed out due to persistent rains by virtue of their league table finish in pole position.
They await their opponents, who will be determined from the intriguing battle between Texas Super Kings and the inaugural champions, MI New York, in the Challenger of MLC 2025. MINY and TSK are the two teams who will be locking horns at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas to fight for the title against Washington Freedom on 14th July.
MI New York have tasted success once in the MLC when they won the coveted title in the inaugural season in 2023 by defeating Seattle Orcas. On the other hand, Texas Super Kings have never had the privilege to play in the finals. Their best performance in MLC history came in the last season when they lost to San Francisco Unicorns in the Challenger. Faaf and his men would be hoping to enter the finals for the very first time, whereas Nicholas Pooran and his men would be hoping to play their second final of MLC history.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the TEX vs NY Dream11 prediction.
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Date: 12th July 2025 Time: 5:30 AM IST Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Matches Played: 5 TEX won: 3 NY won: 1 No Result: 1
Texas Super Kings have had the upper hand in their rivalry with MI New York. Out of five clashes between the two sides, Texas have come out on top three times, while MI New York have managed just a single win. The remaining game was washed out. And when it comes to this season, the Super Kings have been dominant, winning both their encounters comfortably.
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is expected to be batting-friendly, especially during the early stages of the match. It offers good pace and bounce, allowing top-order batters to play freely and capitalize on the Powerplay. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. Fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball, but overall, high scores are likely given the short boundaries and quick outfield.
Expect clear skies and warm conditions at Grand Prairie Stadium, with temperatures around 32°C and a minimal chance of rain, perfect for uninterrupted play.
Here’s a table featuring Major League Cricket (MLC) stats at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas:
TEX Expected Playing XI: Smit Patel (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Adam Milne
NY Expected Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (c), Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Heath Richards, George Linde/Tristan Luus, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the Texas Super Kings are tipped as the favorites to win this match and take on the reigning champions, Washington Freedom, in the Finals.
The all-important clash between Texas Super Kings vs MI New York will take place on Saturday, July 12, at 05:30 AM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHostar App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran Batters: Faf du Plessis, Monank Patel All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Kieron Pollard, Donovan Ferreira Bowlers: Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Adam Milne
C/VC Options- Faf du Plessis, Akeal Hosein, Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock