Captain: Kieron Pollard
Coach: Robin Peterson
Last season’s champions MI New York had a stop-start campaign that found momentum at the crucial juncture after struggling to maintain consistency in the league stage.
Kieron Pollard’s unfortunate shoulder injury in the final league game opened the door for Nicholas Pooran to steer MINY through choppy waters.
Despite narrowly clinching the 4th spot, MINY surged in the playoffs, stringing together three consecutive victories.
Pooran’s unforgettable innings of 137* off 55 balls in the grand finale sealed their historic run.
Throughout the season, Pooran maintained scorching form, striking at 167 with 388 runs to his name.
Tim David also impressed, scoring 209 runs at a similar pace, bolstering the lower order.
Left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige emerged as a revelation, excelling in challenging situations and leading the economy charts with a remarkable 5.73 RPO in his debut season at this level.
International stars like Pollard, David, and Pooran will return for MI New York, aiming to replicate their inaugural season heroics.
They’ve added Romario Shepherd to bolster their middle order and support the pace attack led by Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, and Anrich Nortje.
Retaining Rashid Khan ensures they possess one of the tournament’s most formidable bowling attacks.
In their domestic lineup, the comeback of 37-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder Sunny Patel adds experience.
USA captain Monank Patel is set to return to the top of the order, while opener Shayan Jahangir aims to build on promising starts from the previous season.
Ehsan Adil, the former Pakistani pacer, adds depth to the pace battery, and promising talent Ruben Clinton earns a contract after impressive performances in the minor leagues.
Probable XI:
| Player Name |
|---|
| Monank Patel |
| Steven Taylor |
| Shayan Jahangir |
| Nicholas Pooran |
| Kieron Pollard |
| Tim David |
| Rashid Khan |
| Kagiso Rabada |
| Trent Boult |
| Nosthush Kenjige |
| Ehsan Adil |
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