MI New York Final Highlights of MLC 2025
In a heart-pounding Major League Cricket 2025 final in Dallas on July 13, MI New York clinched their second title, defeating Washington Freedom by five runs. Rushil Ugarkar’s heroic last over and Quinton de Kock’s explosive 77 powered MI to victory. Let’s take a look at MI New York Final Highlights against Washington Freedom.
De Kock Powered MI to a Strong Target
MI New York’s batting fired on all cylinders after Washington Freedom opted to field. Quinton de Kock led the charge, forming a blazing 72-run opening stand with Monank Patel, the tournament’s top run-scorer, in just 44 balls. De Kock’s aggressive 77 off 46, including a 56-run partnership with Nicholas Pooran, set the tone. Despite a late stumble, with Lockie Ferguson claiming 3-21, Kunwarjeet Singh’s unbeaten 22 off 13 lifted MI to a formidable 180 for 7. De Kock’s knock ensured MI had a defendable total on a high-pressure night.
Ugarkar the Hero MI Deserved
The chase saw Washington Freedom falter early, with Trent Boult striking twice in the first over. Rachin Ravindra’s valiant 70 off 41, alongside Jack Edwards’ 33, kept Freedom in the hunt, but the momentum shifted when Glenn Phillips’ late blitz 48* off 28 balls brought the equation to 12 off the final over. Enter Rushil Ugarkar, the 22-year-old USA pacer. Facing superstars Phillips and Glenn Maxwell, Ugarkar held his nerve, conceding just six runs with a barrage of slower cutters.
His dismissal of Maxwell proved pivotal, restricting Phillips to one ball and sealing MI’s triumph. Ugarkar’s 2-32, backed by Boult’s 2-32 and Tajinder Singh’s economical 3-18, ensured Washington finished at 175 for 5. Despite Ravindra and Phillips’ efforts, MI’s disciplined bowling and de Kock’s earlier fireworks secured their second MLC crown in a nail-biting finish.
MLC 2025 Player of the Tournament
Mitchell Owen of the Washington Freedom was named the player of the tournament of Major League Cricket 2025 season for his outstanding performances with his batting.
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