Texas Super Kings Triumph Over MI New York in T20 Showdown

In a thrilling T20 match, the Texas Super Kings defeated MI New York by 39 runs. Faf du Plessis led the charge with a stunning century, while Kieron Pollard's explosive batting kept MI in the game. A significant fielding error added to the drama, allowing Pollard to score extra runs. This match showcased the Super Kings' dominance in both batting and bowling, securing their victory in the Major League Cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 30, 2025, 13:38 IST

Fielding Blunder Leads to Unfortunate Runs

What should have been a straightforward play at long-off turned into a fielding blunder during the 14th over. Noor Ahmad delivered a wide ball to Kieron Pollard, who struck it directly down the pitch. Initially, it appeared that Pollard would settle for a single or perhaps two runs, but then chaos ensued.

Mukkamalla, positioned at long-off, sprinted towards the ball and reached it without issue. However, in an unexpected turn of events, the ball slipped through his fingers, rolled behind him, and forced him into a frantic recovery. In an attempt to rectify the situation, he retrieved the ball and aimed for a throw at the non-striker's end, but that too went awry. The ball awkwardly slipped from his grasp and bounced past the boundary, gifting Pollard four runs instead of just one.

The Super Kings' dugout looked on in disbelief, and Albie Morkel's unimpressed demeanor captured the moment perfectly. Watch the video here:

Pollard's Explosive Performance

In the five deliveries preceding the misfield, Kieron Pollard unleashed his full power against the Afghan bowler. After a slow start with a dot ball and a single, Pollard erupted, hitting three consecutive sixes over long-on, cover, and mid-wicket, igniting the crowd's excitement. Just when it seemed the over might conclude quietly, it unexpectedly yielded a boundary.

Texas Super Kings Secure Victory Against MI New York

Faf du Plessis showcased his leadership with a stunning unbeaten 103 off just 53 balls, leading the Texas Super Kings to a formidable total of 223/4. He received excellent support from Donovan Ferreira, who contributed an explosive 53 runs from 20 balls. In their chase for 224, MI New York fell short, despite Kieron Pollard's commendable 70 runs. Akeal Hosein excelled with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs. Marcus Stoinis and Nandre Burger also made significant contributions with two wickets each. With a disciplined performance in the death overs, Texas secured a convincing 39-run victory, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling.