The Cognizant Major League Cricket 2026 serves up a mouth-watering rematch in Match 10 as MI New York take on Texas Super Kings at the iconic Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday, June 27, 2026 (03:00 AM IST / June 26 evening local time).
Just days after MI New York dismantled Texas Super Kings by 8 wickets in Dallas, the two sides lock horns again — this time in California. TSK will be desperate for redemption, while MINY aim to extend their psychological edge and climb the points table.
MINY vs TSK Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | MI New York vs Texas Super Kings, Match 10 |
| Date | Saturday, June 27, 2026 (June 26 local) |
| Time | 03:00 AM IST / 02:30 PM Local PT |
| Venue | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, California |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar & Star Sports (India) / Willow TV (US) |
MINY vs TSK Latest Team News & Context
MI New York produced a clinical performance in the previous encounter. Trent Boult and Corbin Bosch shared seven wickets between them to restrict TSK to 158 before Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 68 to seal an 8-wicket win.
Texas Super Kings have faced injury concerns, with pacer Nandre Burger ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. They have adjusted their squad and showed resilience by winning their recent Oakland outing against San Francisco Unicorns.
Both teams are in the mid-table mix early in the MLC 2026 season, making this a crucial fixture for momentum.
MINY vs TSK Pitch Report – Oakland Coliseum
The drop-in pitches at Oakland offer a balanced contest. Early in the innings, pacers get decent bounce and carry. As the game progresses, the surface slows down and offers some assistance to spinners.
- Par Score: 160–170
- Best Approach: Chasing has been slightly favored in recent games here
- Key Factor: Dew under lights could make batting in the second innings easier
Weather Forecast (June 26 evening, Oakland): Clear to partly cloudy skies expected. Temperatures will range from 18–22°C (64–72°F) during the match, with light to moderate westerly winds. Minimal rain risk. Excellent conditions for a high-quality T20 contest.
MINY vs TSK Head-to-Head Record
- This Season (MLC 2026): MI New York 1 – Texas Super Kings 0 (MINY won by 8 wickets in Dallas)
- Overall in MLC: Limited meetings, but MINY hold the edge in recent clashes
Recent Form & Team Analysis
MI New York Strengths: In-form top order (de Kock + Pooran), explosive middle order (Pollard, Anderson), and a potent pace attack led by Boult and Bosch. Pooran’s captaincy and finishing ability give them a clear edge in crunch situations.
Texas Super Kings Strengths: Experienced leadership under Faf du Plessis, power-hitting options in Rossouw and Ferreira, and all-round depth with Mulder and Shepherd (when available). They will look to use the powerplay aggressively to put MINY under pressure.
Key Players to Watch
- Nicholas Pooran (MINY): In devastating form. His unbeaten 68 in the previous meeting against TSK makes him the most dangerous batter on either side.
- Trent Boult (MINY): Swing and seam movement under lights will be crucial. He was outstanding in the Dallas win.
- Corbin Bosch (MINY): All-round impact player. Took 4 wickets in the last meeting.
- Faf du Plessis (TSK): Leading from the front with both bat and athletic fielding. A big score from the captain could turn the game.
- Rilee Rossouw / Donovan Ferreira (TSK): The X-factor power-hitters who can take the game away in the middle overs.
MI New York vs Texas Super Kings Probable Playing XI
MI New York
- Monank Patel
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Nicholas Pooran (c)
- Tajinder Singh
- Kieron Pollard
- Corey Anderson
- Romario Shepherd
- Corbin Bosch
- Sunny Patel
- Trent Boult
- Rushil Ugarkar
Texas Super Kings
- Faf du Plessis (c)
- Rilee Rossouw
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Donovan Ferreira
- Smit Patel (wk)
- Wiaan Mulder
- Shubham Ranjane
- Milind Kumar
- Akeal Hosein
- Adam Milne
- Hardus Viljoen
Note: Line-ups are based on recent performances, squad availability, and expert analysis. Final XIs will be confirmed closer to toss.
MI New York vs Texas Super Kings Dream11 Prediction
Expert Suggested XI
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (C), Quinton de Kock Batters: Faf du Plessis, Rilee Rossouw, Monank Patel All-rounders: Corbin Bosch (VC), Wiaan Mulder, Romario Shepherd Bowlers: Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Adam Milne
Fantasy Insights & Picks
- Best Captain: Nicholas Pooran — Proven match-winner against TSK with devastating form.
- Best Vice-Captain: Corbin Bosch or Trent Boult — Both dismantled TSK in the previous game (4 & 3 wickets).
- Safe Picks: Pooran, de Kock, Boult, Faf du Plessis
- Differential Picks: Romario Shepherd (all-round impact), Milind Kumar, or Tajinder Singh
- Grand League Strategy: Load up on MINY bowlers + Pooran + one TSK power-hitter (Rossouw/Ferreira) for the differential edge.
- Small League / Head-to-Head: Stick with the core (Pooran, Bosch, Boult, de Kock, Faf).
Budget Tips: Look for value in Sunny Patel or Rushil Ugarkar if they get early wickets.
MI New York vs Texas Super Kings Match Prediction
MI New York 55.1% | Texas Super Kings 44.9%
MI New York enter this fixture with superior momentum, a red-hot captain in Pooran, and a proven bowling combination that already dismantled TSK once this season. However, Oakland is a new venue for this matchup, and TSK’s power-hitters have the firepower to post or chase big totals if they click in the powerplay.
Expected Outcome: A closely contested match. MI New York are slight favorites to win, most likely by chasing or defending a total of 165–175.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What time does MI New York vs Texas Super Kings start?
03:00 AM IST on June 27, 2026 (evening of June 26 local time in Oakland).
Q2. Where can I watch the match live in India?
JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
Q3. Who won the previous MINY vs TSK match?
MI New York won by 8 wickets in Dallas. Nicholas Pooran scored an unbeaten 68.
Q4. What is the best Dream11 captain choice?
Nicholas Pooran is the top choice due to his form and impact against TSK.
Q5. How is the pitch at Oakland Coliseum?
Balanced track with early assistance for pacers and spin help later. Par score around 160–170.
This is a high-stakes rematch between two star-studded franchises. MI New York currently hold the psychological and statistical edge thanks to their clinical all-round display in Dallas. However, Texas Super Kings are too experienced and talented to be written off — especially with Faf du Plessis leading the side.
Expect fireworks from Pooran, swing from Boult, and explosive cameos from TSK’s middle order. MI New York are our predicted winners, but TSK have every chance of pulling off an upset if their power-hitters fire early.
