MI New York Wins Second Major League Cricket Title by Defeating Washington Freedom

MI New York secured a remarkable five-run victory over Washington Freedom to win the Major League Cricket 2025 championship at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA. The match took place on Monday, with MI New York posting 180/7 in their 20 overs, led by Quinton de Kock's 77 runs. In a tense final over, 22-year-old Rushil Ugarkar defended 12 runs to seal MI New York's second title in three seasons.

Washington Freedom, featuring international stars Glenn Maxwell and Glenn Phillips, fell short despite a valiant effort. They were rocked early in the chase, but Rachin Ravindra's aggressive 70 and Jack Edwards' 33 kept them in the game. However, Ugarkar and Nosthush Kenjige's crucial wickets turned the tide in MI New York's favor.

Earlier, MI New York's innings was anchored by Quinton de Kock's 77 runs, supported by Monank Patel and Kunwarjeet Singh. Lockie Ferguson stood out for Washington with 3/21. MI New York's total of 180 proved to be enough in the end.

The Major League Cricket (MLC) is the premier T20 tournament in the USA, recognized as a List-A competition by the ICC since 2024. MI New York had previously won the inaugural MLC in 2023. The 2025 season featured 34 matches, with MI New York overcoming a slow start to claim the title.

In the final, MI New York scored 180/7, defeating Washington Freedom who managed 175/5 in response. Quinton de Kock and Rachin Ravindra were the standout performers for their respective teams.