Trent Boult led MI New York to their first win of the season, beating Texas Super Kings by 8 wickets. On this day, Boult's trademark new-ball burst set the tone.
What happened?
MI New York opted to bowl, and Boult dismissed Smit Patel in the first over.
Key stats
Boult's 3-18 helped restrict Texas Super Kings to 158.
The chase
Quinton de Kock set the tone for MI New York's chase with two fours and a six off Akeal Hosein.
Nicholas Pooran made a measured start, scoring 43 off his first 39 balls.
He then opened up, hitting three fours and two sixes off his last seven balls.
MI New York reached their target with 2.2 overs remaining, thanks to Pooran's unbeaten 68.
The win marked a significant turnaround for MI New York.
Impact on the season
This win will boost MI New York's confidence, with Boult's performance a key factor.
Boult's 50th first-over wicket in T20s was a notable achievement.
Corbin Bosch's hard lengths through the middle and late overs also helped MI New York.
The partnership between Milind Kumar and Shubham Ranjane was a highlight for Texas Super Kings.
But MI New York's batting lineup proved too strong, with Pooran's innings the deciding factor.
The team's first win of the season will be a welcome relief, and they will look to build on this momentum, said Nicholas Pooran, the batsman.