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)

We’re closing in on the MLC 2025 league stage finish line, and it’s crunch time. Tonight, it’s MI New York vs Washington Freedom two powerful teams who are clearly hungry for that playoff position. This one has fireworks written all over it with powerhouse names like Pooran, de Kock, and Pollard taking on Maxwell, Rachin, and Lockie. No longer is it simply about points; it’s about making a point. And in the Texas light, expect both teams to punch. teams to punch.

Match Details

• Match: Match 29 – MI New York vs Washington Freedom
• Date: July 7, 2025 (Today)
• Time: 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) 
• Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

Where to watch

• India: Star Sports/ Jio Hotstar (app + website)
• USA & Canada: Willow TV
• Australia: Channel 7
• New Zealand: Sky NZ
• Middle East & North Africa: Cricbuzz app/website
• Caribbean: ESPN

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MLC 2025, Match 29: WAS vs NY Probable XIs

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, George Linde, Ehsan Adil

We’re closing in on the MLC 2025 league stage finish line, and it’s crunch time. Tonight, it’s MI New York vs Washington Freedom two powerful teams who are clearly hungry for that playoff position. This one has fireworks written all over it with powerhouse names like Pooran, de Kock, and Pollard taking on Maxwell, Rachin, and Lockie. No longer is it simply about points; it’s about making a point. And in the Texas light, expect both teams to punch. teams to punch.

Match Details

• Match: Match 29 – MI New York vs Washington Freedom
• Date: July 7, 2025 (Today)
• Time: 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) 
• Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

Players to Watch Out For
MI New York
Nicholas Pooran – He’s the kind of batter who doesn’t just score runs, he makes the crowd go wild. If he gets going, bowlers will have a long night.
Trent Boult – Smooth run-up, deadly swing. If Boult gets the ball to move, expect early drama.
Kieron Pollard – Big game, big man. Pollard doesn’t need much time, just a few balls, and the match could flip.

Washington Freedom
Glenn Maxwell – Always unpredictable, always dangerous. One of those players who can turn the game in just a few deliveries.
Rachin Ravindra – He may not be flashy, but he’s dependable. Whether it’s steady runs or sneaky wickets, he quietly keeps his team in the game.
Lockie Ferguson – Pure pace and aggression. If he hits his rhythm, even the best batters will struggle to keep up.

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MLC 2025, Match 29: WAS vs NY Probable XIs

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, George Linde, Ehsan Adil

We’re closing in on the MLC 2025 league stage finish line, and it’s crunch time. Tonight, it’s MI New York vs Washington Freedom two powerful teams who are clearly hungry for that playoff position. This one has fireworks written all over it with powerhouse names like Pooran, de Kock, and Pollard taking on Maxwell, Rachin, and Lockie. No longer is it simply about points, it’s about making a point. And in the Texas light, expect both teams to punch. teams to punch.

Match Details

• Match: Match 29 – MI New York vs Washington Freedom
• Date: July 7, 2025 (Today)
• Time: 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) 
• Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

MI New York – Players to Watch
Nicholas Pooran – The captain loves pressure. Give him a few overs and he’ll turn the game on its head.
Trent Boult – Deadly with the new ball, and even more dangerous if conditions offer swing.
Quinton de Kock – If he gets going in the powerplay, expect some serious fireworks.

Washington Freedom – Players to Watch
Glenn Maxwell – The X-factor. Whether it's a quick 40 or a game-changing over, he delivers when it matters.
Rachin Ravindra – Calm, classy, and consistent. Could anchor the innings or spin a few quiet overs.
Lockie Ferguson – When he cranks up the pace, even the best batters struggle to keep up.

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MLC 2025, Match 29: WAS vs NY Probable XIs

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, George Linde, Ehsan Adil

The  Major League Cricket 2025 will be between  NY VS  WASThere are a lot of exciting players from both countries and around the world on both teams, and this game should set the tone for the tournament. The game will take place in California at the storied Oakland Coliseum. As the league promises exciting action, big sixes, clever bowling, and the emergence of young stars, fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. 

MINY vs WF Match Details

Date: June 21st, 2025

Time: 5:30 AM IST

Venue: Dallas

Where to watch

• India: Star Sports/ Disney+ Hotstar (app + website)
• USA & Canada: Willow TV
• Australia: Channel 7
• New Zealand: Sky NZ
• Middle East & North Africa: Cricbuzz app/website
• Caribbean: ESPN

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MINY vs WF Predicted Playing XI

WF Playing XI 

Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous, Mark Chapman, Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Mark Adair, Yasir Mohammad, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar

MINY Playing XI

Monank Patel, Quinton De Kock, Michael Bracewell, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Heath Richards, Tajinder Singh, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen ul Haq,Ehsan Adil 

In the 11th match of the MLC 2025, MI New York vs Washington Freedom (NY vs WAS) has been scheduled for Saturday evening at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie.

MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League Stage

Match No: 11

Match: MI New York vs Washington Freedom (NY vs WAS)  

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Local Match Date (Day): June 21 (Saturday)

Indian Match Date (Day): June 22 (Sunday) 

Official Toss Time (Indian Time): 18:30 local time (05:00 next day morning)

Official Match Start Time (Indian Time): 19:00 local time (05:30 next day morning)

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MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS - Venue Stats

It will be the second game at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas in the MLC 2025. Its first game of the season experienced a seven-wicket win for San Francisco Unicorns against Texas Super Kings after successfully chasing the 199-run target in 16.1 overs. 

MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS - Teams’ Status

MI New York: Played - 3; Won - 1; Lost - 2 (lost by 3 runs vs Texas Super Kings; lost by 3 wickets vs San Francisco Unicorns; won by 7 wickets vs Seattle Orcas)

Washington Freedom: Played - 3; Won - 2; Lost - 1 (lost by 123 runs vs San Francisco Unicorns; won by 5 wickets vs Seattle Orcas; won by 113 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders)

MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS - Head-to-Head

• In the MLC 2023, MI New York and Washington Freedom met twice. After New York won by eight wickets in the league stage, they won by 16 runs in the Eliminator.
• In the MLC 2024, MI New York and Washington Freedom once again met twice, and both were in the league stages. Washington won both those matches by four runs (DLS method) and 94 runs.

MI New York vs Washington Freedom (NY vs WAS) will be played in the 11th match of the MLC 2025 on Saturday evening, June 21 (starting time 05:30 IST on June 22), at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie).

MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS - Teams' Forms

It will be the fourth match for both teams in the MLC 2025. While the defending champions Washington Freedom are in third position in the points table with four points with two wins and one defeat, the MLC 2023 champions MI New York are in the fourth position in the same points table with two points after one win and two losses. 

After starting the season with a 123-run defeat against San Francisco Unicorns, Washington Freedom beat Seattle Orcas and Los Angeles Knight Riders by five wickets and 113 runs, respectively. Meanwhile, MI New York only managed to beat Seattle Orcas in their last game by seven wickets after losing against Texas Super Kings and San Francisco Unicorns by three runs and three wickets, respectively. 

It will be their fifth meeting in the MLC's history. In their two meetings in the MLC 2023, including the Eliminator, MI New York won both matches (by eight wickets in the league stage and by 16 runs in the Eliminator). In the MLC 2024, they met twice in the league stage, and Washington Freedom won both the matches by four runs (DLS method) and 94 runs, respectively. 

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MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS - Playing XIs Status

For Washington Freedom, it will be a crucial call between Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman. Meanwhile, MI New York may make a few changes to their last squad. 

MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS Probable Playing XI

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Agni Chopra, Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sunny Patel

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Andries Gous (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips/Mark Chapman, Ian Holland, Yasir Mohammad, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mark Adair.

On Saturday evening (June 21), the MI New York vs Washington Freedom (NY vs WAS) match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie), which will be the 11th game of the MLC 2025.

MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS Probable XIs

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Agni Chopra, Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Dhillon, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sunny Patel

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Andries Gous (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips/Mark Chapman, Ian Holland, Yasir Mohammad, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mark Adair.

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MLC 2025, Match 11: NY vs WAS Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Glenn Maxwell: Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell smashed a match-winning century in the last game by scoring 106 not out, after starting this tournament with five and 38 not out. 

Mitchell Bracewell: New Zealand cricketer Mitchell Bracewell has produced some strong all-round performances in the MLC 2025 by scoring 105 runs and picking up four wickets. Apart from picking up at least one wicket, Bracewell’s scores in this tournament are 38, 17, and 50 not out. 

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the second leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 175 runs, an average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 162.03, including two half-centuries. In this tournament, his scores are 62, 20, and 93 runs.  

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Ian Holland: The right-arm medium pacer Ian Holland has taken six wickets in the MLC 2025, including recording a four-fer against Seattle Orcas.

Jack Edwards: Jack Edwards has taken seven wickets in the MLC 2025 (2/39, 2/24, and 3/15), apart from scoring 21, 6, and 11 runs, respectively. 

Mitchell Owen: Mitchell Owen has scored 96 runs and also picked up five wickets in the MLC 2025. Apart from scoring 39, 25, and 32 runs, Owen has taken one, one, and three wickets in this tournament.