Who has the highest score and best bowling figures for MI New York in Major League Cricket?
MI New York (MI NY) competes in the MLC and is the franchise that represents the East Coast’s cricketing heartbeat: New York.
The team is built on the legacy of one of world cricket’s most successful brands, MI NY, which made an instant impact in MLC, blending global firepower with intent.
Despite currently being based at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas under the MLC’s centralised plan, MI NY carries the identity of New York with their new stadium, Marine Park, under construction in Brooklyn.
International stars such as Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan and Trent Boult have been instrumental in the franchise’s history, helped by its affiliation with the Mumbai Indians, MI Cape Town and MI Emirates chain.
Let’s dive into some of MI NY’s key franchise records ahead of MLC 2025…
Highest MI New York total in MLC
MI NY set their highest franchise team total in July, 2023 as they scored 194 off their 20 overs against the Seattle Orcas (SO).
West Indian stars Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard led the scoring charge with quickfire scores of 68 and 34 respectively to set SO an imposing target in Morrisville.
However, their record franchise team total was in vain as Seattle managed to surpass their total with four balls remaining and seal a famous two-wicket victory.
A stunning century from Heinrich Klaasen paved the way for their run chase and spoilt a record-breaking day for MI NY.
Lowest MI New York total in MLC
Washington Freedom (WF) who are spearheaded by the prolific, Australian batting trio of Travis Head, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell set a competitive yet chaseable target of 182 for MI NY in 2024.
However, the New York side was ripped apart in Dallas with only two players making over 10 runs against a spirited WF bowling attack.
Jasdeep Singh led the way for their bowling attack with 3/14 as WF dismissed MI NY for a lowly score of just 88.
Most runs for MI New York in MLC
West Indian batter Nicholas Pooran stands tall as MI NY’s top run scorer with 568 runs across two MLC seasons.
A destructive left-hander and natural leader, Pooran has been central to MI NY’s rise – combining power with temperament in delivering match-winning performances with the bat.
His unmatched consistency, especially in must-win playoff games, has made him the face of the franchise and one of the MLC’s marquee names.
Most wickets for MI New York in MLC
Trent Boult, the left-arm swing specialist from New Zealand, is MI NY’s leading wicket taker with 31 wickets.
Famous for his early breakthroughs and death over ruthlessness, Boult’s control and success have been crucial in the franchise’s success to date with key wickets in big playoff games.
He’s been MI NY’s go-to bowler and one of the most feared opening options in the league.
Highest score for MI New York in MLC
Nicholas Pooran’s unbeaten 137 off 55 balls in the 2023 MLC Final is not just the franchise’s highest individual score but the highest in the history of the competition.
Chasing 183, he made a competitive score look incredibly sub-par as the MI NY chased down the target to win with 24 balls remaining thanks to Pooran’s batting masterclass.
The West Indies star struck four sixes in a single over and took apart the SO bowling attack.
Best bowling figures for MI New York in MLC
Trent Boult’s 4/20 at the expense of WF stands as MI NY’s best-ever bowling performance in franchise history.
His effectiveness opening the bowling with immense swing dismissed WF’s top order cheaply as he struck early and at the death to remove the tail.
The spell was a standout part of the 2023 campaign and showcased why Boult remains one of T20 cricket’s most reliable match-winners.
Best points table finish for MI New York in MLC
MI NY’s finest franchise finish came in the inaugural competition in 2023 when they were crowned MLC champions.
Despite finishing fourth in the group stage, they went on a spirited playoff run as they won the Eliminator, Challenger and Final to lift the MLC trophy.
The impacts of Pooran and Boult were invaluable in their success in the first-ever edition of the MLC.