Winners of the second edition of Major League Cricket, MI New York have qualified for the final of the 2025 edition. After several defeats in the league stage, MI New York has regained momentum. In the MLC 2025 Challenger match, thanks to Kieron Pollard’s explosive performance and Nicholas Pooran’s stormy innings, MI New York defeated Faf du Plessis’ Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets and 1 over to spare, to enter the final against Washington Freedom.
Earlier, MI New York won the toss and decided to bowl first. Smit Patel fell prey to Tristan Luus on a single score in the fourth over. Pollard dropped the catch of Du Plessis in the fifth over. Saiteeja Mukkamalla and Shubham Ranjane failed to make an impact and fell prey to Rushil Ugarkar and Luus respectively. Texas Super Kings’ score was 43/3 after the powerplay. Marcus Stoinis was having trouble scoring runs. Meanwhile, Du Plessis completed his half-century in 34 balls. The Super Kings’ score was 67/3 by half-time.
Agarkar ended Stoinis’ difficult innings at the crease. He scored just six runs off 11 balls. Luus dismissed Du Plessis. The captain scored 59 runs off 42 balls with the help of seven fours and a six. Akeal Hossein scored 55 runs off 32 balls with the help of four fours and as many sixes. On the other hand, Ferreira hit three fours and a six in his 32-run knock off 20 balls. Their unbeaten 81-run partnership for the sixth wicket took the Super Kings to 166/5.
Pollard hits a 100-meter towering six off Noor Ahmed
Chasing the target, MI New York achieved the target with one over to spare and Pooran scored an unbeaten 52 while Monak Patel also played a useful knock of 49 runs. In the 13th over of this innings, Pollard hit a huge 100-meter six off Noor Ahmed, which was one of the most memorable moments of the match.
Brief scores: Texas Super Kings 166/5 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 59, Akeal Hosein 55; Tristan Luus 3-35, Rushil Ugarkar 2-31) MI New York 172/3 in 19 overs (Nicholas Pooran 52, Monank Patel 49; Akeal Hosein 1-11)
Well, now MI New York will face Washington Freedom in the final on Sunday, July 13.
FAQ
What happened in the MLC 2025 match between Texas Super Kings and MI New York?
In this Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 match, Kieron Pollard smashed a massive 100-meter six off spinner Noor Ahmed, which quickly went viral online.
Who is Kieron Pollard?
Kieron Pollard is a powerful West Indian all-rounder known for his hard-hitting ability in T20 cricket. He currently plays for MI New York in the MLC.
Who is Noor Ahmed?
Noor Ahmed is a young Afghan left-arm wrist spinner who plays for Texas Super Kings and is known for his variations in T20 formats.
Why did Pollard’s six go viral?
The six was not only long—measured at 100 meters—but also dramatic in timing and style, drawing huge reactions from fans and commentators.