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NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: Ex-West Indies Captain Fumbles Sitter Twice On Final Ball, Gifts Win To Opponent
Drama ensued in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 in a thrilling finish to a match between Washington Freedom (WF) and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR). In a game that went down to the wire, Washington Freedom required just 1 run off the final ball of the match to win. However, in a dramatic sequence, LAKR captain Jason Holder dropped WF batter Glenn Phillips on the last ball. What made the incident even more astonishing was that Holder made not one, but two slip-ups while trying to hold on to the catch. Batting first, LAKR - a subsidiary franchise of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - had posted a total of 213 in 20 overs, led by opener Andre Fletcher 's stunning century. Fletcher became the first person in the history of Los Angeles Knight Riders to slam a ton. However, significant contributions from Mitchell Owen (43 off 16), Glenn Maxwell (42 off 23) and Glenn Phillips (33 off 23) had kept Washington in the hunt for victory. Watch: Jason Holder drops a sitter on the last ball! Absolute scenes off the last ball in the MLC Washington need one to win. Glenn Phillips is on strike, with Andre Russell bowling. And then... — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) June 27, 2025 With seven runs needed in the final over, star all-rounder Andre Russell had bowled an excellent first five balls, meaning that 1 run was still left to get on the final ball. Russell bowled a tricky low full toss at Phillips, and his shot was heading straight to the fielder at mid-on. However, LAKR captain Jason Holder made a blunder, fielding at mid-on. Holder failed to grab the catch on the first attempt, instead deflecting it into the air again. The 6'7"-tall West Indian then nearly caught it one-handed on the second try, but couldn't get a firm enough grasp and the ball bobbled out. Phillips managed to take a single and Washington won the match. Had Holder held on, the match would've been set for more drama as it would've entered a Super Over. Russell appeared to have already crashed to the ground in disappointment when Holder fumbled the first chance, and seemingly missed the drama of the second attempt. Young Australian opener Mitchell Owen was named the Player of the Match for his 16-ball 43. Fans on the internet were left in disbelief at the chaos and frenzy of the moment. The chaos here is A+ — Ricky Mangidis (@rickm18) June 27, 2025 Nail bitting finish in MLC #MLC — (@SethuVj007) June 27, 2025 Unreal chaos!!! — Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) June 27, 2025 The defeat meant that Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have just one win from their first six matches. It has left them second-from-bottom in the MLC 2025 league table. However, with four matches remaining, LAKR still have the chance to squeeze into the playoff spots.
India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
Shahrukh Khan' s KKR star player creates history, becomes the only third player to achieve this feature, his name is......
West Indies superstar Andre Russell is currently playing for Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket 2025. He played a short but aggressive innings while playing against Washington Freedom. Russell scored 30 runs in 13 balls, which included three sixes. With this, he has completed his 750 sixes in T20 cricket. Andre Russell has become the third batsman to complete 750 sixes in T20 cricket. Before him, Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard have achieved this milestone. Gayle has hit a total of 1056 sixes in T20 cricket. He is also the batsman who has hit the most sixes in T20 cricket. At the same time, Pollard has smashed 916 sixes. Andre Russell is ranked among the best all-rounders in the world. So far, he has scored a total of 9227 runs in 558 matches of T20 cricket, in which two centuries and 32 half-centuries have come from his bat. During this, he alo samshed 610 fours and 751 sixes. Russell is the third batsman to hit the most sixes in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle's name tops the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes in the history of T20 cricket. Gayle has hit a total of 1056 sixes and is called the Sixer King of T20. He is followed by Kieron Pollard, who has hit 916 sixes. Andre Russell of West Indies is at the third position, who has 751 sixes to his name. Nicholas Pooran is at the fourth position, who has hit 641 sixes. Alex Hales of England is at the fifth position, who has hit 563 sixes. In the Major Cricket League 2025, the Los Angeles team batted first and scored 213 runs. Andre Fletcher scored 104 runs for the team. Apart from him, Unmukt Chand scored 41 runs. Andre Russell contributed 30 runs. It is because of these players that the team was able to score a big score. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) After this, Mitchell Owen (43 runs), Glenn Maxwell (42 runs) and Glenn Phillips (33 runs) batted well for Washington Freedom and the team achieved the target on the last ball of the 20th over.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Ricky Ponting turns waterboy for son as he braves heat in the nets session
Image credit: Washington Freedom The cricketing world was treated to a nostalgic glimpse of Ricky Ponting 's brilliance — not from the man himself, but through the bat of his son, Fletcher William Ponting. During a net session with Washington Freedom in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) season, young Fletcher turned heads with his graceful strokeplay, sparking immediate comparisons to his legendary father. A video posted by Washington Freedom's official handle captured Fletcher effortlessly unfurling elegant pull shots and textbook drives — shots reminiscent of Ricky Ponting's classic repertoire. Glenn Maxwell, who bowled to him during the session, looked visibly impressed as the youngster timed his strokes with remarkable ease. In the same clip, Fletcher is seen engaging with his father, receiving batting tips in a warm yet focused exchange. The similarities in technique, body language, and shot selection between father and son left fans both impressed and nostalgic — and reignited hopes that the Ponting legacy may yet find its next chapter on the international stage. WATCH: While it remains to be seen if Fletcher will pursue cricket professionally, early glimpses of his talent suggest a bright future could be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Washington Freedom continued their strong run in the MLC with a thrilling five-wicket win over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in a last-ball nail-biter in Dallas. With this victory, Freedom moved closer to securing a playoffs berth and climbed to second place on the points table, overtaking the Texas Super Kings in the race for a top-two finish. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
MLC 2025: Los Angeles vs Washington, playing 11, live toss time, streaming
The business is definitely booming in MLC 2025. The San Francisco Unicorns remain undefeated, having already secured their spot in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom appear well-positioned to join them. However, with nearly half the group stage matches still left to play, the situation remains unpredictable. The LA Knight Riders now face the challenge of putting together a winning streak like those teams if they want to keep their title hopes alive just ten days from now. After starting the season with three straight losses, LAKR finally earned their first points, only to suffer a second defeat at the hands of TSK. To avoid a second loss to Washington Freedom, LAKR will need a significant boost. Their batting has been under constant scrutiny throughout the campaign, and they once again struggled in their most recent match. Things got worse when LAKR were dismissed for under 100 runs in their earlier encounter against Freedom, a game in which Glenn Maxwell was absolutely unstoppable. Washington Freedom Playing 11 (Probables): Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell(c), Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Matthew Forde, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom head-to-head in MLC Total matches played: 3 Los Angeles Knight Riders won: 0 Washington Freedom won: 3 No result: 0 Squads of both teams Los Angeles Knight Riders Squad: Unmukt Chand(w), Alex Hales, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Adithya Ganesh, Spencer Johnson, Dominic Drakes, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Tromp, Karthik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Andre Fletcher Washington Freedom Squad: MLC 2025 Match on June 27: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom Live Toss, Telecast & Streaming Details Which teams will clash on June 27 (Thursday) in MLC 2025? Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom, will face off in MLC 2025 on June 27 (Thursday). What is the venue of the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom MLC 2025 match? The match between Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom in MLC 2025 will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA. When will the live toss for the match between Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom in MLC 2025 take place? The live toss for the match between Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom in MLC 2025 will be held at 5 am IST on June 26. What time will the match between Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom in MLC 2025 begin? The match between Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom in MLC 2025 will begin at 5.30 am IST on June 27 (according to IST). Which TV channels will live telecast the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom MLC 2025 match in India? The live telecast of the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom MLC 2025 match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. How to watch the live streaming of the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom match in India? The live streaming of the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom MLC 2025 match will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website in India
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025, LAKR vs WF Dream11 Predictions: Fantasy tips, playing XI – Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom match
MLC 2025, LAKR vs WF Dream11 Predictions: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 is heating up. The San Francisco Unicorns remain unbeaten and have secured a playoff spot, while Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom are strong contenders. The Knight Riders, however, have had a poor run with just one win in five matches, despite stars like Narine, Russell, and Hales and for them a fifth-place finish seems likely. Washington Freedom, on the other hand, sit third with eight points in five games and have bounced back well after their opening loss, showing strong depth across the squad. Rachin always on point 🎯#FreedomExpress #MLC2025 MLC 2025: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom details Match: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom Event: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Time: 5:30 AM IST Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas LAKR vs WF streaming platforms: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app and website Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted XI for today's match, MLC 2025 Unmukt Chand(w), Andre Fletcher, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan Washington Freedom Predicted XI for today's test match, MLC 2025 Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell(c), Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Matthew Forde, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar LAKR vs WF Dream11 Prediction for MLC 2025 Wicketkeeper: Unmukt Chand, Andries Gous Batters: Andre Fletcher, Glenn Maxwell & Rovman Powell All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Andre Russell, Jack Edwards & Sunil Narine Bowlers: Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom: Head-to-head Matches played: 03 Los Angeles Knight Riders won: 00 Washington Freedom won: 03 No result: 0 MLC 2025: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Weather reports Dallas is set to provide ideal weather conditions for this crucial clash between two contrasting teams. The evening skies are expected to remain clear with temperatures ranging between 29–33°C, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for both players and spectators. A light breeze from the southwest at 10–14 kmph will offer some relief from the heat, while humidity levels of 40–45% will create a comfortable playing environment. With only a 2% chance of rain, uninterrupted play is virtually guaranteed. Drakes out here bowling thunderbolts! ⚡Dominic Drakes |#WeAreLAKR | #CognizantMLC2025 | #MajorLeagueCricket MLC 2025: LAKR Team Squad Unmukt Chand(w), Alex Hales, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Adithya Ganesh, Spencer Johnson, Dominic Drakes, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Tromp, Karthik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Andre Fletcher MLC 2025: WF Team Squad Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Glenn Maxwell(c), Glenn Phillips, Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Matthew Forde, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mark Chapman, Mark Adair, Lockie Ferguson, Lahiru Milantha, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad, Justin Dill, Amila Aponso Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
