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Kieron Pollard turned back the clock with a vintage power-hitting display, blasting an unbeaten 47 off just 22 balls to lead MI New York (MINY) into the MLC 2025 final, eliminating Texas Super Kings (TSK) in a tense Qualifier 2 in Dallas. Chasing 167, MINY were in trouble at 83 for 3 in the 13th over, with the required rate climbing steadily. But Pollard’s explosive hitting, including a 23-run over off Zia-ul-Haq, shifted the momentum decisively.
Nicholas Pooran (52* off 36) anchored the innings alongside Pollard as they completed the chase in 19 overs, sealing an unlikely final berth after finishing the league stage with just three wins in ten games. Earlier, MINY had been rocked early by the losses of Quinton de Kock and Michael Bracewell, while Monank Patel steadied things with 49 off 39 before falling in the 13th over.
TSK, after slumping to 85 for 5, were rescued by Akeal Hosein (55* off 32) and Donovan Ferreira (32* off 20), who added 81 unbeaten runs to post 166. Faf du Plessis earlier top-scored with 59 from 42, as the rest of the top order failed to fire. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough to contain Pollard’s brilliance, as MINY surged into the final against Washington Freedom.