mi new york Finally their campaign started Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season with a spectacular eight-wicket win over Texas Super Kings In Match 7 at Grand Prairie Stadium. While the defending champions impressed in all departments, one moment when New Zealand’s veteran fast bowler stood out above the rest trent bolt Made a brilliant direct-hit run-out to dismiss amshi de silva In the last over of the innings.
A sharp pattern of fielding showcased excellent bowling from Boult, who took 3 for 18 and played a decisive role in restricting Texas to a modest score before MI New York chased it down comfortably.
Trent Boult’s bullseye ends Texas’ innings in dramatic fashion
The highlight came on the second ball of the 20th over when De Silva turned the ball to the bowler’s left and attempted a quick single. Boult reacted immediately, sprinting towards the ball, collecting it with one hand, and delivering an accurate throw at the bowler’s end.
The direct hit caught de Silva well away from the crease, bringing the innings to an abrupt end and his teammates breaking out in celebration. The dismissal also underlined the alertness and athleticism of Bolt, who turned what looked like a routine single into one of the tournament’s standout moments so far.
The run-out ended Texas Super Kings’ innings at 158 all out in 19.2 overs and added another memorable clip to the veteran left-arm pacer’s highlight reel.
Here is the video:
How the tables turned 😏 Amshi de Silva was run out… by Trent Boult ✓ pic.twitter.com/vVydcjLbZV
– Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) 22 June 2026
Texas struggles despite useful contributions from middle order
Asked to bat first, Texas Super Kings were already facing a challenge after regular captain Faf du Plessis Missed the competition due to back spasms. The absence of their leader was evident as wickets kept falling at regular intervals against MI New York’s disciplined bowling.
The Bolts struck early to cause damage to the top order, creating immediate pressure that Texas never fully escaped. Although Shubham Ranjane fought hard with precious 49 and milind kumar Even after scoring 39 runs, no batsman could convert his start into a match-deciding innings.
Corbin Bosch Then took charge in the latter stages, producing a brilliant spell of 4 for 29 to demolish the lower order and prevent Texas from reaching a more competitive total.
Also read: Kieron Pollard breaks Chris Gayle’s all-time T20 record with historic century in MLC 2026
Nicholas Pooran takes MI New York to an easy target
The chase was rarely in doubt as MI New York’s batsmen approached the target with confidence and composure. wicketkeeper-batsman Monank Patel 46, allowing the captain nicholas puran To direct proceedings in the second half of the innings.
Puran remained unbeaten on 68, displaying controlled aggression and clean stroke play as he took his team to 162 for 2 with 14 balls remaining. His innings ensured there were no late changes and helped MI New York register their first win of the season.
While Pooran’s half-century and Bosch’s four wickets were crucial to the result, it was Boult who grabbed the headlines both with the ball and on the field. His incisive spell and stunning direct-hit run-out combined to produce one of the defining performances of the match, giving MI New York the perfect boost as they look to build momentum into the remainder of the MLC 2026 campaign.
