NY vs TEX, Dream11 Predictions: MLC 2025, Match 2 [Source: @MINYCricket, @TexasSuperKings/x.com]
The third edition of the MLC has got off to a explosive start. As the tournament rolls on, MI New York (NY) get all set to face the Texas Super Kings (TEX) in the second game of the tournament. This match will be played at the Oakland Coliseum in California, United States on 14th June at 6:30 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the game.
Hot Picks For NY vs TEX Dream11 Team Today
MI New York
Nicholas Pooran
The West Indian wicket-keeper batter is an explosive batter and can change the momentum of a T20 match from any stage. Nicholas Pooran's ability to hit the bowlers ruthlessly makes him a crucial choice for the fantasy contests of the game as he can give you some very important fantasy points.
Kieron Pollard
One of the best all-rounders in the T20 format, Kieron Pollard still has the ability to be a match winner. The West Indian all-rounder can change the complexion of a match with his batting in the lower order and that makes him a crucial fantasy pick.
Nosthush Kenjige
The left-spinner has the ability pick up wickets in the middle overs and also contribute with the bat lower down the order. Nosthush Kenjige could be a differential choice for the fantasy contests giving you important points that leads you to win in the fantasy contests.
Texas Super Kings
Faf du Plessis
The South African legend will be a crucial player for the game. Faf du Plessis is a steady batter and a consistent run scorer. The ability of du Plessis to score runs on a consistent basis makes him an important pick for the game.
Devon Conway
The Kiwi opener is also a steady run-scorer and has shown great consistency in the past. Devon Conway has the knack for building his innings and delivering impact on most occasions, making him a crucial fantasy pick for the match.
Marcus Stoinis
The Australian all-rounder can be a differential pick for the fantasy contests of the game. Marcus Stoinis often contributes with both the bat and the ball, thus giving a chance to pick up points in both innings of the match.
NY vs TEX Match 2 Weather And Pitch
Factors | Expected Factors |
Weather | Clear |
Pitch | Batting Friendly |
Weather: The skies during the game is expected to be mainly clear. The highest temperature during the game will be around 12°C. As reported by AccuWeather, there is very little chance of rain.
Pitch: The pitch at the Oakland Coliseum looked like batting heaven in the first match of the tournament. The San Francisco Unicorns posted a mammoth total of 269 runs while batting first in the game. Even during the chase, the Washington Freedom scored at a rate more than 10 runs per over. The pressure of the huge total led to the debacle of the Freedom, however, the fact that it was a batting track was clearly evident from the progression of the game.
NY vs TEX Match 2 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Small League Contests | Nicholas Pooran | Devon Conway |
Grand League Contests | Faf du Plessis | Monank Patel |
Head to Head Contests | Kieron Pollard | Rashid Khan |
NY vs TEX Match 2 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Faf du Plessis, Monank Patel
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Nandre Burger, Noor Ahmad
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Devon Conway
NY vs TEX Match 2 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Faf du Plessis, Monank Patel
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Nosthush Kenjige
Captain: Kieron Pollard
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan
NY vs TEX Match 2 Expert Advice
After the first match, one can say that will be a flat track and favour the batters throughout the match. So, loading your team with more batters could be the best way to go for this game. Try and keep more top order batters from both sides for the fantasy contests of the game.