In one of the most thrilling encounters of Major League Cricket 2025, Washington Freedom stunned MI New York with a sensational 2-wicket victory at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Chasing 189, Washington teetered on the brink of defeat but were rescued by a breathtaking innings from Mitchell Owen, who smashed 60 off just 26 balls to seal the win with 4 balls to spare.

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Date	21th June 2025
Venue	Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Tournament	Major League Cricket 2025
Match	MI New York vs Washington Freedom (Match 11, MLC 2025)
Toss	Washington Freedom opted to field
Player of the Match	Mitchell Owen (60 off 26 & 1/29)
Result	Washington Freedom won by 2 wickets

MI New York posted a competitive 188/4 thanks to solid knocks from Quinton de Kock (55 off 34) and Michael Bracewell (42 off 24)*. In response, Washington Freedom looked in trouble at 91/3 but a game-changing knock from Mitchell Owen, supported by Mark Chapman (45 off 32) and Jack Edwards (30 off 23), guided them to 189/8 in 19.2 overs.

MI New York Innings:

• Openers Monank Patel (32 off 20) and Quinton de Kock (55 off 34) gave MI a brisk start.
• Middle-order partnerships built steadily, though Nicholas Pooran (33 off 30) struggled for fluency.
• Bracewell’s late hitting boosted the total to 188/4, but MI failed to push past the 200-mark due to Washington’s disciplined bowling at the death.

Washington Freedom Innings:

• Chasing 189, Washington lost wickets regularly but kept up with the required rate.
• Mitchell Owen’s blistering 60 off 26 balls turned the game on its head, launching five sixes to take control.
• Even after Owen’s dismissal, Mark Chapman’s calmness under pressure and a nervy finish helped them cross the line.

Washington Freedom

• Strengths:
  • Aggressive middle-order power hitting (Owen, Maxwell, Edwards)
  • Deep batting lineup capable of chasing high totals
  • Effective spin from Glenn Maxwell
• Weaknesses:
  • Fragile top-order under pressure
  • Expensive bowling in the middle overs

MI New York

• Strengths:
  • Reliable batting top order with depth
  • Pace attack spearheaded by Trent Boult and Naveen-ul-Haq
• Weaknesses:
  • Inconsistent bowling at the death
  • Fielding errors cost them crucial moments

• Mitchell Owen (Washington Freedom): 60 (26) & 4-0-29-1 | 5 Fours, 5 Sixes
• Mark Chapman (Washington Freedom): 45* (32) | 6 Fours, 1 Six
• Quinton de Kock (MI New York): 55 (34) | 7 Fours, 2 Sixes
• Naveen-ul-Haq (MI New York): 4-0-28-2 | Best figures for MI

• Washington Freedom: Mitchell Owen, Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell
• MI New York: Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium offered true bounce and rewarded stroke-making. Spinners struggled for grip under lights, while pacers who mixed slower balls found some success. The outfield was lightning-quick, making boundary hitting a key factor.

MI New York

• Relied on building partnerships and preserving wickets for an explosive finish but fell slightly short of a winning total.

Washington Freedom

• Aggressive intent through middle overs and explosive finishing power, particularly from Mitchell Owen.

Major League Cricket 2025 is available live on Willow TV, with live commentary and detailed stats on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.

• On-field Umpires: Wayne Knights, Rushane Samuels
• TV Umpire: Marais Erasmus
• Match Referee: Simon Taufell

Washington Freedom showcased grit, aggression, and composure to pull off a dramatic win over MI New York, led by Mitchell Owen’s match-winning heroics. As the tournament intensifies, both sides remain strong playoff contenders, but MI will rue missed opportunities with both bat and ball. Expect fireworks in their next outings.