OC's MLC 2024 Match Prediction: TEX vs NY, Who Will Win Today's Eliminator?

Kieron Pollard and Faf du Plessis during the toss in MLC 2024 [X]Kieron Pollard and Faf du Plessis during the toss in MLC 2024 [X]

The Texas Super Kings are all set to take on the defending champions, the MI New York, in the Eliminator of the MLC 2024. This match will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 25 at 6:00 AM IST. 

The Texas Super Kings have had a rocky rider in MLC 2024 so far. They have won three of their seven matches in the league stages and lost two, while two of their games have been abandoned due to rain. However, they looked good in their last outing against the Seattle Orcas and seemed to be carrying good momentum into this game. 

The MI New York, on the other hand, have had a similar journey to their 2023 campaign. They struggled throughout to get a rhythm going but picked up form in the do-or-die game against the LA Knight Riders and won the match to make it into the top four. Kieron Pollard and his men will be looking to win this game and keep themselves alive in the tournament to defend the title.


How has the Grand Prairie Stadium's pitch behaved?

The Grand Prarie Stadium has been a host to 12 matches in the MLC 2024. The surface has appeared to be batting-friendly. The batters have been able to play shots down the line and have got full value for their shots. However, with the progress of the game, the wicket has tended to slow down. The pacers who look to hit the deck and try to use their cutters and slowers have been successful on this track. 

Here is a look at how the teams have scored on this track.

Scoring Patterns

Range of total
Number of Scores
71-901
91-1100
111-1303
131-1506
151-1708
171-1905
191-2101



TEX vs NY: Predicted Toss Result

In three out of the last four games, the chasing team has won the game at this deck. However, in the matches that have been played here, batting has looked easier in the first innings than in the second. The fact that this is a knockout game will be there in the minds of the captains of both teams. Thus, the team winning the toss might look to bat first in this game.


TEX vs NY: Important Player Battles

Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult will be a key contest in this game [X]Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult will be a key contest in this game [X]

Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult (Last 2 years)

Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Strike Rate
63472134.04

Expected Outcome - Faf du Plessis has been the mainstay of the Texas batting in MLC 2024. Kieron Pollard would like to see the back of his counterpart as quickly as possible. The prime weapon for MI New York could be the Kiwi pacer, Trent Boult. Boult has had the advantage over Faf over the years. But in the last couple of years, Faf has taken the toll on the Kiwi pacer, and the same can be expected in this match if these two face off. 


Nicholas Pooran vs Noor Ahmad will be a crucial contest in this match [X]Nicholas Pooran vs Noor Ahmad will be a crucial contest in this match [X]

Nicholas Pooran vs Noor Ahmed (T20s)

Runs
Balls
Strike Rate
Dismissals
142653.842

Expected outcome - Nicholas Pooran has been the fulcrum of the MI New York batting in this tournament. As Pooran has struggled to get going, we have noticed inconsistency in the performance of the MINY as a team. However, Pooran likes to stand on big occasions, and Faf du Plessis will try to dismiss him as quickly as possible. The TSK skipper should turn to Noor Ahmad as soon as Pooran arrives at the crease. Noor has not only got Pooran's wicket twice in T20s but also has kept him quiet. It will be intriguing to see how things pan out if these two come face-to-face in this game.

TEX vs NY: Match Prediction

TEX vs NY: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 170-185
Predicted second innings score: 165-180

Predicted Result: The team batting first will have greater chances of winning the match.