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)

In the 21st match of the MLC 2025, Texas Super Kings vs MI New York (TEX vs NY) will be played on Sunday evening, June 29 (starting at 01:30 IST on June 30) at Grand Prairie Stadium.

MLC 2025, Match 21: TEX vs NY Probable XIs

Texas Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: Smit Patel (wk), Faf du Plessis (Captain), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Milind Kumar, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Nandre Burger/Adam Milne, Akeal Hossain/Zia Ul Haq Muhammad, Noor Ahmad

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

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for TEX vs NY

MLC 2025, Match 21: TEX vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 287 runs in six innings (average 47.83 and strike rate 164.00), including three half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 62, 20, 93, 32, 60, and 20 runs, respectively.

Quinton de Kock: Former South African cricketer Quinton de Kock has scored 211 runs in six innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 35.16 and a strike rate of 147.55, including three half-centuries. In this tournament, the left-handed batter has scored 8, 63, 14, 55, 70, and 1 runs. 

Noor Ahmad: Afghan left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad has taken 10 wickets in six games in the MLC 2025. He has recorded one four-fer and one three-fer in this tournament. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Faf du Plessis: With one century and one half-century, former South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has scored 214 runs in this tournament with an average of 35.66 and a strike rate of 172.58. In the last three innings, his scores are 100, 69, and 12 runs. 

Nicholas Pooran: After some poor performances in the ongoing MLC season, Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran finally produced his familiar batting performance in their last game, where he scored 108 not out in 60 balls with seven fours and eight sixes. 

Naveen-ul-Haq: Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has taken eight wickets in five matches in the MLC 2025, with a record of three two-wicket hauls.  

The Seattle Orcas vs MI New York (SEA vs NY) has been scheduled for the 18th match of the MLC 2025 on Friday evening, June 27 (starting at 05:30 IST on June 28), at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie).

MLC 2025, Match 18: SEA vs NY Probable XIs

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Obed McCoy, Jasdeep Singh

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

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for SEA vs NY

MLC 2025, Match 18: SEA vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Monank Patel: The USA cricketer Monank Patel is the third leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 267 runs in five innings (average 53.40, and strike rate 165.83), including three half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 62, 20, 93, 32, and 60 runs, respectively. 

Quinton de Kock: Former South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has scored 210 runs in five innings of the MLC 2025, including three half-centuries. He has scored 8, 63, 14, 55, and 70 runs, respectively, this season. 

Michael Bracewell: New Zealand cricketer Mitchael Bracewell has scored 147 runs and taken four wickets in the MLC 2025. His scores with the bat in this tournament are 38, 17, 50*, 42*, and 0 runs, respectively.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Harmeet Singh: USA left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh has taken seven wickets in five matches in the MLC 2025, including picking up three wickets in their last game of the season. 

Naveen-ul-Haq: Afghan right-arm pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has taken eight wickets in five matches of the MLC 2025, including recording two wickets in three games. He has taken at least one wicket in every match of this season.  

Kieron Pollard: Caribbean legend Kieron Pollard has scored 131 runs and taken two wickets in five matches of the MLC 2025, while the right-handed batter’s strike rate in this tournament is 195.52 with the help of 13 fours and eight sixes. Pollard’s scores in this tournament are 32, 30, 26*, 9, and 34* runs, respectively, while he picked up two wickets in the last game. 

In the 14th match of the MLC 2025, MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns (NY vs SF) will be played on Monday evening, June 23 (starting time at 05:30 IST on June 24) at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie).

MLC 2025, Match 14: NY vs SF Probable XIs

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

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Cooper Connolly, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

See Also: MLC 2025: Probable Playing XI for NY vs SF

MLC 2025, Match 14: NY vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen is in great form as the leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 has scored 294 runs in four innings with an average of 73.50 and a strike rate of 247.05. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, and 78 runs. 

Haris Rauf: Pakistan right-arm pacer Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 wickets. In this competition, he picked up three, four, two, and two wickets, respectively. 

Michael Bracewell: New Zealand cricketer Michael Bracewell has scored 147 runs and taken four wickets in the MLC 2025. The all-rounder’s scores in this tournament are 38, 17, 50*, and 42*, respectively.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Quinton de Kock: With the help of two half-centuries, former South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has scored 140 runs in four innings of this tournament, including his brilliant 63 and 55 runs knocks. 

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the third most run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 207 runs in four innings, an average of 51.75 and a strike rate of 161.71, including two half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 62, 20, 93, and 32 runs. 

Jake Fraser McGurk: Australian youngster Jake Fraser McGurk has scored 132 runs in four innings, including his 88-run knock against Los Angeles Knight Riders. 

The Barbados Royals have officially announced their team for the eagerly awaited CPL 2025 season, signaling the start of an electrifying new chapter for Caribbean cricket. The exclusive show for the official player draft, presented by charismatic Alex Jordan, went out on Wednesday, 18 June, at 10 AM ECT / 3 PM BST / 7:30 PM IST, giving fans a ringside seat to it all. With expert analysis from cricket commentators Daren Ganga and Nikhil Uttamchandani, the broadcast provided a first-hand look at the Royals' mix of seasoned campaigners and promising newcomers.

The Royals have signed three overseas players on a calculated note to add depth to their side: South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock, Afghan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. With the flexibility to add two more international stars before the tournament begins, the franchise is still well placed to tweak their team. The 2025 CPL season will run from 14 August to 21 September, with the tournament commencing in St. Kitts & Nevis, traveling through several Caribbean countries, and concluding with the playoffs and grand final in Guyana.

This season's draft provided a twist in that the last three rounds were allocated to West Indies Breakout League players, guaranteeing each team has at least one up-and-coming player on the field for each game. The Barbados Royals, taking this new movement on board, are poised to provide six weeks of exciting T20 action, mixing flair, muscle, and dynamism as they chase championship victory.

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Barbados Royals Squad for CPL 2025

The 2025 Barbados Royals team consists of Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Parris, Kofi James, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, and Ramon Simmonds.

On Wednesday evening (June 18), the MI New York vs Seattle Orcas (NY vs SEA) match will be played at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland during the ninth match of the MLC 2025. It will be the third match for both teams in this tournament. 

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel has scored 62 and 20 runs in MI New York's first two matches of the MLC 2025. 

Harmeet Singh: USA left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh is in good form with the ball, and he picked up three wickets in the first two matches of this MLC season.

The 2025 IPL season has already provided plenty of thrilling cricket, with players showcasing remarkable performances across all facets of the game. One notable statistic that has captured attention is the number of dismissals effected by wicket-keepers. As we delve into this aspect, we highlight those players who have made a significant impact behind the stumps, contributing to their team's success with impressive wicket-keeping displays.

Interestingly, while many of these wicket-keepers are in the "0-5 range" for dismissals, their contributions have still been highly influential. Despite the relatively modest dismissal count, these players have demonstrated exceptional skills and composure behind the stumps, making them standout performers in IPL 2025. Their ability to read the game and execute key dismissals has played a pivotal role in their team's performance so far.

Top Dismissals in IPL 2025: Most dismissals for Rishabh Pant so far

• 5 - Rishabh Pant*
• 4 - Ishan Kishan 
• 4 - Quinton De Kock 
• 4 - Rachin Ravindra

1. Rishabh Pant (5 dismissals)

Rishabh Pant leads the list with 5 dismissals, continuing to establish himself as one of the most dynamic wicketkeepers in the IPL. While he's renowned for his aggressive batting, Pant has not let his wicketkeeping skills take a backseat. His performances behind the stumps have been crucial to his team's strategy. Whether it’s a quick stumping, a sharp catch, or a timely run-out opportunity, Pant has been consistently on point throughout the season. Known for his swashbuckling batting, Pant has proven to be a reliable wicketkeeper, making valuable contributions with the gloves and enhancing his team's performance.

2. Ishan Kishan (4 dismissals)

Ishan Kishan, the talented wicketkeeper-batter, has stood out in IPL 2025 with his all-around performance. With 4 dismissals so far, he has proven his worth behind the stumps as well as with the bat. His quick reflexes and ability to secure crucial dismissals have been vital to his team's performances. Known for his power-hitting at the top, Kishan has consistently delivered behind the stumps, making important contributions in the field while often going unnoticed.

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3. Quinton de Kock (4 dismissals)

South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock continues to impress with his all-around skills in IPL 2025. With 4 dismissals so far, de Kock has proven to be a dependable asset for his team. His sharp reflexes and cricketing acumen make him a constant threat to opposing batters. Known for his composure under pressure, de Kock’s ability to execute stunning stumpings and catches has been a key factor in strengthening his team's fielding.

4. Rachin Ravindra (4 dismissals)

Rachin Ravindra, one of world cricket's most promising young talents, has made a mark in the 2025 IPL season with his all-rounder skills. The New Zealand cricketer has been impressive behind the stumps, recording 4 dismissals so far. Despite being new to the IPL, Ravindra’s quick reflexes and calm demeanor as a wicketkeeper have stood out. His performances behind the stumps demonstrate his readiness to rise to the occasion, with his key dismissals playing a crucial role in giving his team an edge over the opposition.

In IPL 2025 Match No. 39 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT), an important missing face on KKR playing XI was Quinton de Kock. Instead of de Kock and Anrich Nortje, the team decided to add Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali to the playing field.

Non-availability of de Kock is a glaringly evident strategic decision of the KKR management. While he has played a match-winning 97 not out against Rajasthan Royals in the last season, his overall performance in other games has been streaky with scores of 4, 1, 1, 15, 23, and 2. This inconsistency would have most likely made the team seek alternatives at the top of the batting order.

Hard-hitting batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz was included to give a new perspective to KKR's opening pair. Moeen Ali's addition provides depth to the batting and bowling units, and there is also flexibility in strategy.

A look at Quinton De Kock’s performance throughout IPL 2025

As of April 21, 2025, Quinton de Kock has appeared in four matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 competition. In these matches, he has scored 143 runs, 35.75 runs per match and 152.2 runs per strike. His highest score was an unbeaten 97 against the Rajasthan Royals, his season-high score and a deciding factor in KKR's eight-wicket win.

Apart from his batting, de Kock has been keeping himself busy behind the wickets, taking a couple of catches and continuing to consolidate himself as a solid wicketkeeper. His recent exclusion from the playing XI in Match 39 against Gujarat Titans, though, indicates tactical rotation or rest, as there has been no mention of any injury reports. Overall, de Kock's performance in IPL 2025 has been a mix of brilliance and strategic management, reflecting both his experience and the team's tactical decisions.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: A review of his IPL 2025 campaigns and impact in previous seasons

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the flamboyant Afghan wicket-keeper batsman, has hogged the Indian Premier League (IPL) limelight since his entry in 2023. With his aggressive batting and quick wicket-keeping capabilities, Gurbaz has proven to be an outstanding asset to his franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

IPL 2025 performance

In the current season of IPL 2025, Gurbaz has remained a force to be reckoned with as an opening batsman for KKR. Although match-by-match records of the season concerned are not being discussed here, his availability in the playing XI and consistent contributions have remained paramount to the side's schemes. His ability to provide explosive opening has remained essential to achieving competitive scores and pursuing difficult targets.

Earlier IPL Seasons

Gurbaz's IPL career began in 2023 when he was traded from Gujarat Titans to KKR. In 13 games in his first season, he made 289 runs at a strike rate of 22.23, with two half-centuries. He made a personal best of 81 runs against Gujarat Titans, which indicates that he can also perform against good teams as well. In the 2024 season too, Gurbaz was an integral part of KKR's team, contributing runs with the bat and behind the wickets. Not only did his performances give depth to KKR's batting, but solidity to the wicketkeeping as well.

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As part of a lively Poila Baisakh observance marking Bengali New Year, IPL 2025 , Khalija Kolkata Knight Riders organized a cooking segment named Knight Bite, uniting cricket players Manish Pandey with South Africans Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje in an intercultural cook-off. Paturi stood as the focal point of this cooking show because it consisted of grilling fish or prawns inside banana leaves. The cricketers introduced South African peri-peri marinade to the recipe to produce a cross-cultural fusion through food. Their mutual enthusiasm combined with their rapport during cooking resulted in a celebratory mixed dish that captured the essence of their united spirit.

South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock demonstrated impressive kitchen skills when he proclaimed he is a professional chef in his family home. The girls of my household relax while I handle the entire cooking responsibility. Nortje revealed to cameras that cooking has been out of reach for him over a substantial period of time. Their mutual fishing interest enhanced the cooking experience as de Kock described the intense excitement of this sport through his words: "The adrenaline rush... places around the world you go to..." The Amazon and St. Charles, along with mid-Africa, form my list of visited places. Their mutual love for fish fit perfectly with the seafood paturi task despite the fact that they did not need to fish for their ingredients.

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A KKR veteran and 2014 IPL champion, Manish Pandey added both sentimental feeling and positive energy to the episode. The Bangladesh captain described his award-winning experience with KKR as the inaugural step in both trophy victories while noting that the IPL final took place in his residential city of Bangalore. The team’s extraordinary performance during the last season gained his admiration, as he stated, “The way everybody played last year was unbelievable, so I really hope the boys are ready to win another trophy.” His presence added warmth and a sense of KKR’s enduring legacy.

A Fusion Feast and Festive Cheer

The cricketers prepared fish and prawns using banana leaves as wrap before grilling them to completion under the peri-peri marinated solution. They directly sampled their dish which earned them great approval from themselves. The spicy dish did not bother De Kock at all because he answered directly "No, not for me." South Africans ended the episode by celebrating Poila Baisakh through toasting while trying to pronounce “Shubho Nobo Borsho” (the Bengali phrase for Happy New Year).

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The mix of cricket with food preparation showcased team members in a heartwarming way to their fans while demonstrating their individual characteristics off the pitch. The combination of Bengali and South African comfort foods in the episode symbolized how KKR represented different cultural backgrounds to create a stage for social unity. Knight Bite became a real connection between cricketers through their laughter and camaraderie during recipe creation so fans desired additional off-field adventures after the episode aired.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into a spectacular tournament showcasing breathtaking cricket over the years, and batsmen have been producing astonishing knocks time and again. The IPL has seen everything, ranging from power-hitting to graceful stroke play. Without further ado, let’s explore the top five sets of astonishing individual scores IPL has to offer:

Chris Gayle – 175 (66 balls) | RCB vs PWI, 2013*

CGS is not out; for sure, the score by Chris Gayle will last throughout IPL's existence. Hitting 175 runs single-handedly for Royal Challengers Bangalore with an exceptional strike rate of 265.15 earned Gayle a T20 record, which he still holds to this date, thanks to his jaw-dropping 17 sixes and 13 fours. Unleashing complete havoc on Pune Warriors India in Bengaluru will never be forgotten, nor will the chant “Gayle hit sixes” resonate throughout every IPL out there with 3-s reaching an unmatched feat.

Brendon McCullum – 158 (73 balls) | KKR vs RCB, 2008*

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Setting the tone for the IPL, superstar player Brendon McCullom scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Riders against RCB in Bengaluru within the first 20-odd matches of the IPL in 2008, setting the tone for franchise blasting cholesterol-heavy Super Bowl. 10 fours along with 13 sixes sent Chinnaswamy Stadium into a joyful height unlike anything during his innings.

Abhishek Sharma—141 (55 balls) | SRH vs PBKS, 2025

In one of the most stunning performances to date, Abhishek Sharma scored a stellar 141 runs off just 55 balls against Punjab Kings for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. The young southpaw bludgeoned 14 fours and 10 sixes, boasting an unparalleled 256.36 strike rate. His innings stands as the highest score made by an Indian in the IPL.

Quinton de Kock – 140 (70 balls ) | LSG vs KKR, 2022*

Quinton De Kock’s unbeaten score of 140 came in a crucial match for Lucknow Super Giants facing KKR at D Y Patil Stadium in 2022. With 10 fours and 10 sixes, he became a part of a record partnership with KL Rahul and helped shape one of the most dominating innings ever seen in the league.

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AB de Villiers—133 (59 balls) | RCB vs MI, 2015*

Mr. 360 degrees, AB De Villiers, put on a masterclass in 2015 against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, where he scored an unbeaten 133 off 59 balls. Attributed with 19 fours and 4 sixes, his innings was one of the most entertaining knocks in IPL history.