Cricket Showdown: Washington Freedom vs MI New York Match Report"

Cricket Showdown: Washington Freedom vs MI New York Match Report"

Washington Freedom vs MI New York Match Scorecard 

The highly anticipated match between Washington Freedom and MI New York in the Major League Cricket 2025 tournament has concluded, with MI New York emerging victorious. Here's a detailed breakdown of the match scorecard:

Match Result

MI New York won the match by 5 runs, securing a thrilling victory over Washington Freedom. The final score was MI New York 180/7 (20 overs) and Washington Freedom 175/5 (20 overs)

MI New York Innings

- Monank Patel scored 28 runs off 22 balls, hitting 2 fours and 1 six

- Glenn Maxwell scored 77 runs off 46 balls, hitting 6 fours and 4 sixes

- Nicholas Pooran scored 14 runs off 11 balls, hitting 2 fours

- Kieron Pollard scored 22 runs off 13 balls, hitting 2 fours and 1 six

MI New York's batting lineup put up a strong fight, scoring 180 runs in 20 overs while losing 7 wickets.

Washington Freedom Innings

- Rachin Ravindra scored 70 runs off 41 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes

- Jack Edwards scored 33 runs off 22 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes

- Andries Gous and Glenn Phillips were among the notable batsmen who couldn't capitalize on their starts

Despite a valiant effort, Washington Freedom fell short of the target, scoring 175 runs in 20 overs while losing 5 wickets.

Bowlers

- Trent Boult was instrumental in restricting Washington Freedom's scoring, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs in 4 overs

- Lockie Ferguson and Saurabh Netravalkar also made significant contributions with the ball, picking up crucial wickets

Key Moments

- Glenn Maxwell's explosive batting and clever bowling helped MI New York gain an edge

- Rachin Ravindra's half-century kept Washington Freedom in the game, but ultimately wasn't enough to secure a win

Player of the Match

Although the Player of the Match isn't explicitly stated in all sources, Rushil Ugarkar and Mitchell Owen have been recognized for their outstanding performances in the tournament ¹ ² ³.

This thrilling match showcased the skills and determination of both teams, making for an unforgettable experience for cricket fans.