The thrilling encounter will unfold at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 25 at 6:00 AM IST.
This knockout battle will determine which team advances to the second qualifier, promising an electrifying display of cricket.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Grand Prairie Stadium's pitch is renowned for its batsman-friendly nature, offering short boundaries and a true bounce that favors high scores. Clear skies and temperatures around 23.2°C with 96% humidity ensure ideal playing conditions, making for an uninterrupted game.
Team Previews
Texas Super Kings (TEX)
Despite a mixed performance in the group stage with 2 wins out of 6, TEX has shown resilience. With Faf du Plessis leading the charge, the team is well-equipped with stars like Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner. They'll be aiming to carry their recent form into the knockout stage.
MI New York (NY)
Struggling throughout the season with only two wins, MI New York will look to turn their fortunes around. They feature key players like Kieron Pollard and Rashid Khan, whose recent performances suggest they could be game-changers in this crucial match.
Key Players
- Faf du Plessis (TEX): A reliable opener with 303 runs in six matches, making him a top pick for captain.
- Rashid Khan (NY): A formidable all-rounder, Rashid has been pivotal for MI New York with both bat and ball, proving essential in their lineup.
- Devon Conway (TEX): Consistent at the top order, Conway adds stability and runs, making him a key player for TEX.
- Kieron Pollard (NY): With his extensive experience, Pollard can influence the game significantly with his all-round abilities.
TEX vs NY Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeepers
Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway
Batters
Faf du Plessis, Kieron Pollard, Calvin Savage
All-rounders
Marcus Stoinis, Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers
Trent Boult, Noor Ahmad, Nosthush Kenjige
Captain Choices
Faf du Plessis, Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain Choices
Marcus Stoinis, Kieron Pollard
Team News
Injury updates show Texas Super Kings will be missing Daryl Mitchell and Gerald Coetzee due to injuries. Additionally, Matheesha Pathirana is unavailable due to national duties. MI New York has no fresh injury concerns and will field a full-strength team.
Probable Playing XI
Texas Super Kings
Devon Conway (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Milind Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Zia Shahzad, CAH Stevenson, CP Savage, Noor Ahmad, Joshua Tromp, MP Stoinis, OEG Baartman.
MI New York
Nicholas Pooran (wk), Monank Patel, Tim David, Kieron Pollard (c), Steven Taylor, Rashid Khan, Ehsan Adil, Kagiso Rabada, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Ruben Clinton.
Squads
Texas Super Kings
Joshua Tromp, Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Raj Nannan, Calvin Savage, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Zia Shahzad, Mohammad Mohsin, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Zia-ul-Haq, Cameron Stevenson, Noor Ahmad.
MI New York
Nicholas Pooran, Sunny Patel, Monank Patel, Steven Taylor, Tim David, Shayan Jahangir, Heath Richards, Dewald Brevis, Kieron Pollard, Ruben Clinton, Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Rushil Ugarkar, Anrich Nortje, Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige.