Published on: Jul 11, 2025 5:30 am IST | Updated on: Jul 10, 2025 1:42 pm IST
MI New York has paved their way through to the Challenger of MLC 2025 by outclassing San Francisco Unicorns in a nail-biting affair the other night. MI New York has advanced now, and they will be squaring off against the Texas Super Kings in the Challenger of Major League Cricket 2025 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the Challenger of MLC 2025, TEX vs NY, in Dallas.
Texas Super Kings enter the MLC 2025 Challenger with a dominant edge, having won 4 of their last 5 encounters against MI New York. With a balanced squad and consistent top-order firepower, their win probability stands around 60–65%. MI New York, despite a nail-biting win in the Eliminator over San Francisco Unicorns, has been plagued by poor finishing and form. They must rely on standout performances from Monank Patel and Trent Boult to stay alive. Momentum and depth favor Texas in this high-stakes clash. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the Challenger of MLC 2025, TEX vs NY.
TEX: 62% win chance NY: 38% win chance
Faf du Plessis has the most runs by any batter this season. The TSK captain has scored 409 runs from 9 innings at a scintillating strike rate of 175.54.
Monank Patel is right behind Faf du Plessis in the list of highest run-getters this season with 401 runs from 11 innings. He will be the most important wicket for the opposition.
The MI New York opener has been good in patches this season but remains a vital cog at the top. The Southpaw from South Africa has 290 runs to his name from 10 innings.
The Aussie all-rounder has been flexible in the batting order and could roll his arms if required. He can be lethal in the closing stages of the match with the bat, thus making him an important bet in this match.
Check out our prediction for the TEX vs NY Major League Cricket 2025, Challenger.
Texas Super Kings were dealt a frustrating blow as relentless rain in Dallas washed out the first qualifier of MLC 2025 against the reigning champions, Washington Freedom. Despite a promising start with the toss taking place and Glenn Maxwell opting to bowl first, lightning and heavy showers forced the teams off the field before a ball could be bowled. With no reserve day scheduled, Freedom advanced directly to the final by virtue of topping the league table.
For Texas, it meant a detour through the Challenger, despite finishing second in the standings. Faf du Plessis and his men, who had built strong momentum through the league phase, now face a high-pressure knockout against the winner of the Eliminator, MI New York.
However, the Super Kings have shown resilience all season, and this setback could fuel their hunger. With match-winners like Faf du Plessis, Akeal Hosein, and Adam Milne in their ranks, they remain a formidable force. The Challenger now becomes their proving ground, a chance to reclaim control and march toward the title the hard way.
MI New York hasn’t been at their best this season. After barely crawling to the fourth spot in the league stage with only 3 wins and 7 losses from 10 games, Nicholas Pooran and his men shocked one and all by outlasting San Francisco Unicorns in the Eliminator by 2 wickets. The margin of win was the barest one, but does this signal that MI New York has peaked at the right time?
The probable answer to this question is Yes. That’s because their Eliminator win was their first-ever win over San Francisco Unicorns in MLC history, and also their first win of this season against a team ranked better than them on the points table. With things falling their way, especially in the knockout stage, expect MI New York to gain some confidence from their last game and head into this contest with momentum. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 5 TEX won: 3 NY won: 1 No Result: 1
The head-to-head battle between the Texas Super Kings and MI New York has largely favored the Super Kings. In 5 meetings between the two sides, Texas Super Kings have managed 3 wins and MI New York has just won once. One meeting between these two sides ended in a no-result. Talking about their two meetings this season, Texas reigned supreme on both occasions.
Team Analysis: Texas Super Kings and MI New York
How will the two teams, i.e., the Texas Super Kings and MI New York, fare in the Eliminator of MLC 2025? Let’s take a look.
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
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
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the Challenger of Major League Cricket 2025 between MI New York and Texas Super Kings at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas:
At Grand Prairie Stadium, captains often prefer chasing as the wicket remains the same throughout the course of 40 overs. Also, with the rain threat looming, it is better to chase and get a set target in their sights. Therefore, the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.
The online live streaming of MLC 2025 Challenger 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.
Given the history between the two sides and going by the odds provided for this game, Texas Super Kings are the firm favorites to register a win in this game and face the reigning champions, Washington Freedom, in the finals. As far as MI New York are concerned, they can’t afford any lapses against an opponent like the Super Kings. Yes, MINY have struggled throughout the season, but as they say, every day is a new day, so they should back themselves to put up a better performance in this game. Therefore, as per our prediction, the last edition’s runners-up, San Francisco Unicorns, are expected to win the MLC 2025 Challenger TEX vs NY Dream11 Prediction contest.