OAKLAND, JUNE 13, 2025 — Another chapter of heartbreak was written for MI New York as the Texas Super Kings extended their unbeaten streak against them, grabbing a convincing 17-run victory in a high-voltage clash at the Oakland Coliseum during the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season.
Despite high hopes, a new captain, and the buzz around the team, MI New York once again failed to crack the Texas code.
💣 MI New York’s Kryptonite Strikes Again
This wasn’t just a loss — it was déjà vu. The Texas Super Kings have now defeated MI New York in every single encounter in MLC history, excluding one rained-off game. From a 15-run thriller last July to a 9-wicket annihilation in the Eliminator, the Kings have owned this rivalry.
And on June 13, they did it again.
👑 Pooran’s Challenge: Leading in the Shadow of History
Nicholas Pooran, now retired from international duty, has taken the reins of MI New York with big plans for MLC 2025. But the weight of history — and a persistent Texas-shaped thorn in the side — made the task tougher.
Despite his efforts to rally the team, MI NY’s batting lineup faltered under pressure, unable to chase down the target in what should have been batter-friendly conditions.
“We’re close, but close doesn’t count. We’ve got to flip the script — soon,” said Pooran after the match.
🔥 Texas Super Kings: Power, Precision & Star Power
Led by the ever-reliable Faf du Plessis, Texas brought in the heavy hitters. Marcus Stoinis, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Mohsin proved too hot to handle, with the Afghan mystery spinner Noor turning the game on its head in the middle overs.
Their combination of experience, fearless hitting, and smart bowling made it another commanding outing for the men in yellow.
🏟️ Oakland Coliseum – The Batter’s Paradise That Backfired
The pitch at Oakland Coliseum promised fireworks — short boundaries, dry surface, and big scores. But MI New York failed to capitalize, losing key wickets at crucial moments.
Instead of the predicted chase-fest, it turned into a calculated choke engineered by Texas’s versatile bowling unit.
📈 Head-to-Head: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MLC 2025 | June 13 | Texas won by 17 runs |
| Eliminator | July 25, 2024 | Texas won by 9 wickets |
| League Game | July 15, 2024 | Texas won by 15 runs |
| Washout | 2023 | No result |
The scoreboard doesn’t lie — MI New York have never beaten Texas in a completed game.
🎯 What’s Next for MI New York?
MI NY will need to regroup quickly and dig deep if they want to break the curse. The pressure is on Pooran to shake off the ghosts of the past and script a comeback before it’s too late in the season.
With world-class talent on both sides and rivalries intensifying, MLC 2025 is shaping up to be America’s summer blockbuster.