MLC 2025: Faf du Plessis stars as Texas Super Kings outgun MI New York

Texas Super Kings produced a batting masterclass to defeat MI New York by 39 runs in an entertaining Major League Cricket 2025 clash. Faf du Plessis led from the front with a commanding unbeaten century that set the tone for a big win in a high-scoring encounter. Batting first, Texas Super Kings posted a daunting 223 for 4 in their 20 overs. Wicketkeeper Smit Patel fell early for a duck, but du Plessis kept the scoreboard ticking with crisp strokeplay. He smashed an unbeaten 103 off just 53 balls, striking nine fours and five sixes at a strike rate of nearly 200.

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Saiteja Mukkamalla chipped in with a handy 25, while Marcus Stoinis added 25 off 22 balls. Donovan Ferreira’s quickfire 53 from just 20 deliveries powered Texas past the 220-mark.

George Linde and Rushil Ugarkar claimed two wickets each for MI New York but could not stem the flow of runs. In reply, MI New York got off to a bright start with Quinton de Kock hammering 35 off 25 balls. Captain Nicholas Pooran made a brisk 8 before falling early.Quiz: Who's that IPL player?Kieron Pollard threatened to swing the momentum with a powerful 70 off 39 balls that included six fours and four sixes. However, the chase kept stalling as wickets fell at regular intervals. Akeal Hosein was the pick of the Texas bowlers, finishing with 3 for 15 in four overs. Nandre Burger and Marcus Stoinis grabbed two wickets each to keep the MI New York batting line-up in check. Despite a few cameos down the order, MI New York finished on 184 for 9, falling well short of the target.