The MLC 2025 final took place between MI New York and Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Washington won the toss and decided to bowl in order to chase under lights. MI New York posted a solid total with some key knocks from Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel. Their bowlers then held their nerve in a tight finish to win the title by 5 runs.

MI New York Innings

Batting first in the final, MI New York posted a challenging total of 180/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock played a fantastic innings, anchoring the effort with 77 runs off 46 balls, hitting boundaries at will. Monank Patel gave him some solid support with a quickfire of 28 from 22 balls, which helped keep the momentum. in the finishing stages, Kunwarjeet Singh provided 22 off 13 balls to lift the score close to 180. Washington’s bowlers tried to fight back, with Lockie Ferguson delivering an impressive spell of 3/21 from his 4 overs. Ian Holland (1/14 in 2) and Saurabh Netravalkar (1/31 in 4) provided tight overs during the middle stages, but the MI batters did enough to set a defendable target.

Washington Freedom Innings

In reply, Washington Freedom provided a spirited chase but ultimately fell just short, finishing at 175/5 in their 20 overs. Rachin Ravindra scored an untroubled 70 runs from 41 deliveries and provided a solid foundation. Glenn Phillips finished with a confident 48 off 34 and looked to have tilted the game Freedom's way. Jack Edwards chipped in with a handy 33 off 22 in the middle order. However, MI New York’s bowling attack held its nerve under pressure. Trent Boult led from the front with 2/32, while Rushil Ugarkar also claimed 2/32 to keep the chase in check. Nosthush Kenjige (1/30 in 3 overs) bowled crucial overs at the death to close out a thrilling final.

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MI New York vs Washington Freedom: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 180/7 (20 Overs)

Washington Freedom – 175/5 (20 Overs)

The Final match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between MI New York (NY) and Washington Freedom (WAS) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Monday, July 14, 2025. MI New York, led by Nicholas Pooran, enters the contest after defeating the San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings in successive knockout matches, with four wins out of twelve matches, and aims to reclaim the title they won in the inaugural 2023 season. Washington Freedom, captained by Glenn Maxwell, finished atop the league table and advanced directly to the final for the second consecutive year with eight wins out of twelve matches, seeking to defend their 2024 triumph. The winner will lift the MLC 2025 title, marking a historic rematch between the two previous champions.

This morning match will provide thrilling T20 cricket to a crazy crowd as the MLC plays its Dallas leg. WAS has a favorable head-to-head record; however, NY is eager to turn the tables. The turf pitch, offering tricky conditions with the ball holding up and coming slowly, will greatly favor bowling early on, with winning the toss and choosing to bowl first a smart move to limit the opposition before conditions ease later.

Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue, as tricky conditions early on make batting difficult before easing later.

• Total Matches: 42
• Matches Won Batting First: 48%
• Matches Won Batting Second: 53%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 178
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 158
  
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
  
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
• Highest Chase: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
  
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS

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NY vs WAS: Head-to-Head Record

MI New York and Washington Freedom have played against each other six times since the initiation of MLC, with WAS winning four and NY two, to make the game very close. These six matches have proved a competitive rivalry between NY and WAS. This seventh meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 6
  
• NY Wins: 2
  
• WAS Wins: 4
• No Result: 0

Win %: MI New York – 33.33% (2/6), Washington Freedom – 66.67% (4/6)

In the Challenger match of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, Texas Super Kings faced off against MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium. MI New York won the toss and opted to bowl first on a good batting surface. Texas put up a good score, a solid middle-order contribution. But MI New York top-order batsmen chased the target with ease and with power, qualifying for the final with a dominant seven-wicket victory.

Texas Super Kings Innings

Batting first, Texas Super Kings scored 166/5 in their 20 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis led the charge with a level-headed 59 from 42 deliveries. Akeal Hosein played a superb knock of 55 in 32 deliveries, keeping the middle overs steady. Donovan Ferreira added a quickfire 32 from 20 deliveries to boost the total. Despite these knocks, MI New York bowlers managed to keep things in hand, especially Tristan Luus, who took 3 wickets at 35 runs. Rushil Ugarkar supported well with 2/31 in his four overs and denied Texas from taking off with a higher score.

MI New York Innings

In response, MI New York made it easy for the target, running down 167 comfortably in 19 overs. The pick of the batsmen was Nicholas Pooran, who scored a classy 52 off 36 balls. Monank Patel maintained his good touch with a perfectly paced 49 off 39 deliveries. Kieron Pollard added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 47 from just 22 balls. Texas’ bowlers couldn’t find enough breakthroughs, with Akeal Hosein (1/11 in 3 overs) and Noor Ahmad (1/29 in 4) being the only wicket-takers. Zia Ul Haq Muhammad also bowled but went for 46 runs in his 4 overs.

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Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

Texas Super Kings – 166/5 (20 Overs)

MI New York – 172/3 (19 Overs)

The Challenger match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Texas Super Kings (TEX) and MI New York (NY) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Texas Super Kings, led by Faf du Plessis, enter the contest after their Qualifier 1 match against Washington Freedom was washed out due to rain, pushing them into the Challenger round, aiming to advance to the final. MI New York, captained by Nicholas Pooran, are coming into the clash with momentum, having secured a thrilling two-wicket win over the San Francisco Unicorns in the Eliminator and seeking to keep their title hopes alive. The winner progresses to the final, while the loser is eliminated.

This morning match will provide thrilling T20 cricket to a crazy crowd as the MLC plays its Dallas leg. With a collocated capacity of 7,000 and lights on, the ground is perfect for today's match. While TEX has a strong head-to-head advantage, NY will be keen to turn the tables. The turf pitch, offering tricky conditions with the ball holding up and coming slowly, will greatly favor bowling early on, with winning the toss and choosing to bowl first a smart move to limit the opposition before conditions ease later.

Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue, as tricky conditions early on make batting difficult before easing later.

• Total Matches: 41
  
• Matches Won Batting First: 48%
  
• Matches Won Batting Second: 53%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 178
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 158
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
• Highest Chase: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS

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TEX vs NY: Head-to-Head Record

Texas Super Kings and MI New York have played against each other six times since the initiation of MLC, with TEX winning five and NY one, to make the game very close. These six matches have proved TEX's dominance over NY. This seventh meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 6
• TEX Wins: 5
• NY Wins: 1
• No Result: 0
  

Win %: Texas Super Kings – 83.33% (5/6), MI New York – 16.67% (1/6)

The Eliminator match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between San Francisco Unicorns (SF) and MI New York (NY) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Thursday, July 10, 2025. the Unicorns Led by Matthew Short, have been one of the more consistent teams, clinching seven wins in the league stage. Their strong form makes them favorites heading into this knockout clash. On the other hand, MI New York Led by Nicholas Pooran, had a mixed season with just three wins from 10 games. They’ll be desperate to rise to the occasion and stay alive in the tournament. Both sides will look to deliver a high-stakes performance to keep their title hopes alive. The winner progresses to the Challenger, while the loser is eliminated.

This early morning match will offer exciting T20 cricket to a crazed audience in the MLC's Dallas stint. With a crowd capacity of 7,000 under floodlights, the ground is ideal for today’s game. SF has a commanding head-to-head record; however, NY is eager to turn the tables. The turf pitch will greatly favor batting early on, yet as the match progresses, spinners will be in the spotlight.

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Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.

• Total Matches: 40
  
• Matches Won Batting First: 48%
  
• Matches Won Batting Second: 53%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 178
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 158
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
  
• Highest Chase: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
  
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS
  

SF vs NY: Head-to-Head Record

San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York have played against each other four times since the initiation of MLC, with SF winning all four and NY yet to secure a win, to make the game very close. These four matches have proved SF's dominance over NY. This fifth meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 4
  
• SF Wins: 4
  
• NY Wins: 0
• No Result: 0

Win %: San Francisco Unicorns – 100% (4/4), MI New York – 0% (0/4)

The Qualifier 1 match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Washington Freedom (WAS) and Texas Super Kings (TEX) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This marks their second meeting this season, with the Super Kings having won the earlier encounter by 43 runs. Both teams were dominant in the league stage—Texas secured second place with seven wins, while Washington topped the table with eight. Faf du Plessis’ side will aim to maintain their aggressive form and clinch a direct spot in the final. The winner of this high-stakes match advances to the final, while the loser gets another chance in the Challenger.

This early morning match will offer exciting T20 cricket to a crazed audience in the MLC's Dallas stint. With a crowd capacity of 7,000 under floodlights, the ground is ideal for today’s game. WAS has a favorable head-to-head record; however, TEX is eager to turn the tables. The turf pitch will greatly favor batting early on, yet as the match progresses, spinners will be in the spotlight.

Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.

• Total Matches: 39
• Matches Won Batting First: 17
• Matches Won Batting Second: 22
• Average 1st Innings Score: 175
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 160
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SFU vs MINY
• Lowest Total: 65/10 by NEP vs CAN
• Highest Chased: 238/7 by SO vs MINY
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TSK vs LAKR

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WAS vs TEX: Head-to-Head Record

Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings have played against each other four times since the initiation of MLC, with WAS winning three and TEX one, to make the game very close. These four matches have proved a competitive rivalry between WAS and TEX. This fifth meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 4
• WAS Wins: 3
• TEX Wins: 1
• No Result: 0

Win %: Washington Freedom – 75% (3/4), Texas Super Kings – 25% (1/4)

In Match 21 of Major League Cricket (MLC) Season 2025, the Texas Super Kings faced MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. MI New York won the toss and elected to field first, but it turned out to be a poor decision, as Texas combined a brilliant batting performance with an equally good bowling performance to walk away with a 39-run victory.

Texas Super Kings Innings

Texas Super Kings batted first and made a dominating score of 223/4 in their 20 overs. Faf du Plessis, the captain, opened the innings in style and took his team forward with a brilliant hundred—103 off only 53 balls in a display of masterly strokes. Donovan Ferreira provided him good support, hitting a brisk 53 off a mere 20 deliveries. Saiteja Mukkamalla contributed a useful 25 from 18 balls. Despite the batting barrage, MI New York was able to take four wickets, with George Linde (2/42) and Rushil Ugarkar (2/47) picking the wickets.

MI New York Innings

In response, MI New York could not quite overhaul the rate of asking and managed 184/9 in their 20 overs. Kieron Pollard kept them in contention with a muscular 70 off 39 balls, while Quinton de Kock (35 off 25) and Michael Bracewell (26 off 20) contributed in quick but crucial fashion. Texas bowling was tight and penetrative, with the pick of the bowlers being Akeal Hosein, who took 3/15 from his 4-over spell. Nandre Burger and Marcus Stoinis both ended with the same figures of 2/40 and 2/43 respectively, doing a good job of closing off the MI chase.

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Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

Texas Super Kings – 223/4 (20 Overs)

MI New York – 184/9 (20 Overs)

The 21st match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between MI New York (NY) and Texas Super Kings (TEX) will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas, at 05:30 AM IST on Monday, June 30, 2025. TEX, led by captain Faf du Plessis and backed by seasoned players such as Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, will seek to achieve their fifth win following four wins out of four games during their six-match season in 2025, becoming third on the points table with 8 points. NY, under captain Nicholas Pooran and the services of the likes of Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock, seeks to secure their second after winning one of their six games for the season, sitting fourth with 2 points.

This morning's encounter will provide edge-of-the-seat T20 cricket to a hungry crowd during Dallas' MLC span, with the stadium being limited to 7,000 under floodlights. TEX has an impressive head-to-head record, while NY is desperate to turn their tables around in a pressure cooker game at the bowler-friendly turf pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium that can well leave its mark on the long 34-game season.

Grand Prairie Stadium Cricket Stats

Texas Grand Prairie Stadium will be hosting its next-level cricket matches in MLC 2025, with the grass pitch surface looking bowler-friendly throughout the first half of the match. The pitch was suiting high-scoring matches and bowling teams with ideal conditions, which was witnessed in recent matches. As the twelfth match of June 30, the pitch would have some initial bowler-friendly assistance but flatten out in later stages of the match, with a full house crowd of 7,000 and floodlight usage guaranteeing play not to be disrupted.

• Total Matches: 38
• Win Bat First: 42%
• Win Bowl First: 58%
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~176
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~158
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
• Highest Chased: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS

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TEX vs NY: Head-to-Head Record

Texas Super Kings and MI New York have competed against each other five times since the inception of MLC, with TEX winning four and NY one, to offer an extremely close game. These encounters have established TEX's dominance over NY. This sixth encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium is going to be challenging and filled with potential upsets.

• Total Matches: 5
• TEX Wins: 4
• NY Wins: 1
• No Result: 0

Win %: Texas Super Kings – 80% (4/5), MI New York – 20% (1/5)

In Match 20 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) competition, the Los Angeles Knight Riders clashed with the Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. The Orcas had won the toss and decided to bowl first. This was a high-scoring thriller as Seattle chased a strong target in the last over to post a historic five-wicket victory.

Los Angeles Knight Riders Innings

Los Angeles Knight Riders scored a big 202/4 batting first in their 20 overs. Andre Russell was the star, smacking 65 off 39 balls, finding boundaries at will during the death overs. Rovman Powell contributed the fireworks with a scorching 43 off 21 deliveries, and Saif Badar played an incendiary cameo of 41 off a mere 21 balls. Despite the onslaught of scores, the Seattle Orcas were able to grab a few wickets courtesy of Waqar Salamkheil, who took 2/29 from 4 neat overs. Harmeet Singh (1/17) was tight in the middle overs, and Ayan Desai grabbed one wicket but was costly with 1/54 in 4 overs.

Seattle Orcas Innings

In reply, the Orcas hunted down the target with a ball to spare, concluding at 206/5 in 19.5 overs. Aaron Jones was the mastermind of the successful pursuit, blasting 73 off a mere 38 balls with sheer hitting all around the ground. He was ably assisted by Shimron Hetmyer, who maintained his good form with a scorching 64 off 26 deliveries. Shayan Jahangir, too, contributed a useful 43 off 31 deliveries to keep the scoreboard rolling. L.A.'s best bowler was Jason Holder with 2/36 from his 4 overs. Tanveer Sangha (2/39) and Andre Russell (1/29) attempted to cut the flow, but the Orcas remained calm to secure the win.

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Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas: Match Scorecard

Los Angeles Knight Riders – 202/4 (20 Overs)

Seattle Orcas – 206/5 (19.5 Overs)

During Match 19 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, Washington Freedom played against San Francisco Unicorns at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Freedom won the toss and chose to bat. In a game where a playoff was at stake, Washington performed well with both bat and ball, ultimately securing a 12-run victory in a closely contested match, a result that confirmed their qualification for the playoffs.

Washington Freedom Innings

Batting first, Washington Freedom scored a gritty total of 169/6 in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips was the standout performer with a fluent 58 off 39 deliveries, anchoring the innings in the middle overs. Jack Edwards chipped in with a solid 42 off as many balls. Obus Pienaar played a quickfire cameo of 30 off just 12 balls in the death overs. San Francisco’s bowlers had some success, with Xavier Bartlett being the pick of the lot, taking 4/32 in his 4 overs. Romario Shepherd (1/28) and Haris Rauf (1/40) picked up one wicket each but couldn't prevent Washington from finishing strongly.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

In response, San Francisco Unicorns lost out despite a good fight, finishing at 157/9 in their 20 overs. Skipper Matthew Short contributed a stunning knock of 67 from 40 balls. Jahmar Hamilton contributed 31 off 18 balls, with Sanjay Krishnamurthy also contributing 24 off 21. The rest of the batting order could not capitalize, as Mitchell Owen's incredible 5/17 spell in 3 overs turned the game around for Washington. Jack Edwards and Amila Aponso also picked up a wicket each, as they limited the Unicorns and secured an important win.

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Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns: Match Scorecard

Washington Freedom – 169/6 (20 Overs)

San Francisco Unicorns – 157/9 (20 Overs)