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MI New York crowned MLC 2025 champions; Mumbai Indians' global domination continues
MI New York defeated Washington Freedom by 5 runs to win the MLC 2025 title. Quinton de Kock starred with a match-winning 77 as MI family won its 13th global trophy. read more MI New York were crowned champions of MLC 2025 after beating Washington Freedom by 5 runs. Image: X/MINY The Mumbai Indians family has done it again as MI New York won their second Major League Cricket (MLC) title by beating Washington Freedom in a close final by just 5 runs at the Grand Prairie Stadium. Quinton de Kock was the star of the night as he smashed a brilliant 77 runs from 46 balls, including six fours and four sixes, to help MI New York post a solid 180/7 in their 20 overs. He was well supported by Monank Patel (28) and captain Nicholas Pooran (21) as the team built two important partnerships. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In reply, Washington Freedom fought hard with a superb 70 off 41 balls from New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and a strong unbeaten 48 from Glenn Phillips, but they could only manage 175/5. MI's bowlers kept things tight in the end, making sure the trophy stayed in the MI camp. This win marks Mumbai Indians' 13th major trophy across the globe, and it's their third title in 2025 alone. Earlier this year, MI Cape Town won the SA20 and the Mumbai Indians Women lifted the WPL 2025 trophy. All trophies won by Mumbai Indians across teams Indian Premier League (IPL) - Mumbai Indians Men 2013 2015 2017 2019 2020 Champions League T20 - Mumbai Indians Men 2011 2013 Women's Premier League (WPL) - Mumbai Indians Women 2023 2025 International League T20 (ILT20) - MI Emirates 2024 South Africa T20 League (SA20) - MI Cape Town 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) - MI New York 2023 2025
The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
MLC 2025 Final: MI New York claim second title after thrilling win over Washington Freedom
MI New York held its nerve in a tense finish to defeat Washington Freedom by five runs and claim its second Major League Cricket (MLC) title at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 14, 2025. After being put in to bat, MI New York got off to a strong start, thanks to a brisk opening stand between Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock. Monank scored a steady 28 off 22 balls, while De Kock provided the early impetus with a fluent 77 from just 46 deliveries. Rushil's title-winning last over 🎯🔥 — MI New York (@MINYCricket) July 14, 2025 Middle-order contributions from Tajinder Singh (14 off 9) and captain Nicholas Pooran (21 off 16) helped MI New York post a competitive total of 180. Washington Freedom's Lockie Ferguson led the bowling effort with an impressive 3-wicket haul. He was supported by Saurabh Netravalkar, Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, and Ian Holland, who chipped in with a wicket each. Washington Freedom's chase began on a disastrous note, losing both openers — Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous — for ducks in the opening overs. But Rachin Ravindra steadied the innings with a superb 70 off 41 balls, keeping the Freedom in the hunt. Glenn Phillips then anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 34 balls, taking the game deep. However, the turning point came in the final over when Maxwell fell for 15, leaving Freedom needing 12 off the last six balls. MI New York's bowlers held firm to close out a narrow five-run win.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: MLC 2025 Qualifier 2 live streaming, TV schedule and weather update
The Texas Super Kings and MI New York face each other in the high-stakes Qualifier 2 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) on Friday, July 11. The match will take place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. Texas Super Kings will face MI New York in Qualifier 2 of MLC(Unsplash) This comes after New Zealand pacer Trent Boult turned hero, both with the bat and ball, as he guided MI New York to a dramatic victory by two wickets against San Francisco Unicorns in a rain-affected MLC eliminator on Thursday. Prior to this, the rains played spoilsport during the Qualifier 1 match of the league between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings. The game was later abandoned without a ball being bowled, while superior position on the points table in the group stage helped Washington Freedom qualify as the first finalists of MLC season this year. The Texas Super Kings will now take on MI New York in Qualifier 2 and the winner will get to face Washington Freedom in the final match of the tournament on Sunday, July 13. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Team members According to ESPN, the MI New York includes Nicholas Pooran (captain), Sunny Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Fabian Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock, Ehsan Adil, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Tajinder Singh and Rushil Ugarkar. On the other hand, Texas Super Kings has Faf du Plessis (captain), Nandre Burger, Devon Conway, Donovan Ferreira, Akeal Hosein, Milind Kumar, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Mohsin, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Noor Ahmad, Smit Patel, Shubham Ranjane, Calvin Savage, Joshua Tromp, Stephen Wiig and Zia-ul-Haq. Players to watch out for Faf du Plessis is currently the leading run scorer in the tournament, having made 409 runs in 10 matches at an average of 51.13. He remains closely followed by Monank Patel, who has made 401 runs in 11 matches at an average of 36.45. Also Read: MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns MLC 2025 highlights: How Trent Boult helped MI win 2-wicket thriller In terms of bowling, Texas Super Kings' Adam Milne would be looking forward to reaching the top of the table after bagging 14 wickets in just six matches at an average of 8.5. Currently, he is placed third, only behind Xavier Bartlett (18) and Haris Rauf (17). Pitch report The pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium has witnessed several high-scoring, with teams managing to cross the 200-run mark. Going by the trend, batters are expected to dominate the game. Head-to-head record As per ESPN, the Texas Super Kings have won four of their last five games against MI New York, while the remaining one match was abandoned. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Where to watch? Fans can catch Friday's game live on NBC Sports Bay Area and live stream the match via Willow TV or Fubo. Weather prediction The weather in Texas is expected to remain partly cloudy, with chances of rain. FAQs Where can I watch Texas Super Kings vs MI New York? The match will be held on Friday, July 11 (local time). In the US, fans can watch it on NBC Sports Bay Area as well as via Willow TV or Fubo. Who is the owner of MI New York? MI New York is owned by Indiawin Sports, which is behind Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Who owns the Texas Super Kings? It is co-owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket, Ross Perot Jr and Anurag Jain.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
San Francisco Unicorns vs. MI New York MLC 2025 Eliminator: Live Streaming, TV Schedule and Weather Forecast
The Eliminator match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 will see San Francisco Unicorns (SF) take on the MI New York (NY) on Wednesday, July 9. The two teams will be teeing off at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. With a place in the Challenger round at stake, both sides will be aiming to bring their A-game in this knockout clash. MLC 2025: MI New York will face San Francisco Unicorns(Unsplash) San Francisco vs MI New York: Probable playing XIs The MI New York squad, according to Crictracker, is likely to feature Monank Patel as the wicketkeeper and Nicholas Pooran as the captain who will be supported by players like Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Dhillon, Fabian Allen, Delano Potgieter, Sunny Patel, Heath Richards, Nosthush Kenjige, Tristan Luus, and Kunwarjeet Singh. On the other hand, the San Francisco Unicorns would be led by captain Matthew Short, with Finn Allen serving as the wicketkeeper. Their lineup includes Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Hammad Azam, Xavier Bartlett, Karima Gore, Brody Couch, and Ben Lister, forming a well-rounded and competitive team. Players to watch out for in the MLC eliminator Monank Patel (MI New York): Patel is riding the 368 runs scored off 10 innings at an average of 36.80. Finn Allen (SF Unicorns): The opener from New Zealand is the subject of many headlines for his 51-ball 151 run innings he made earlier in the season. Haris Rauf (SF Unicorns): Rauf, having already taken 17 wickets in 8 matches, is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and will be crucial during the middle overs. MI New York vs San Francisco: Pitch report The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium has consistently been high-scoring with teams regularly crossing the 200-run mark. Batters are expected to dominate, spinners may struggle and fast bowlers could likely find some help with the new ball. Head-to-head record The San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York have so far played three matches in total and the Unicorns have maintained a clean slate against MI in these previous encounters, reported ESPN. San Francisco vs MI New York match prediction At the Dallas' Grand Prairie, teams bowling first have generally held the advantage. If MI New York bowls first and manages to restrict San Francisco Unicorns to a total below 200, the Crictracker report added, they will likely hold the upper hand in the match. However, if the Unicorns bowl first, they have the firepower in their batting lineup, particularly with Finn Allen and Matthew Short at the top, to successfully chase down even a challenging target. Also Read: Faf du Plessis creates history in MLC 2025, breaks Virat Kohli's all-time T20 record as captain Where to watch San Francisco vs MI New York live? The match will be held in Dallas on Wednesday, July 9 (local time) and in the US it will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area or can be streamed via Willow TV or on Fubo. In the UK and Ireland, the match will be available to watch on Premier Sports and on 7plus Sport in Australia and New Zealand. MI New York vs San Francisco: Weather prediction The weather in Dallas is expected to remain partly cloudy with minimal chances of rain. The temperature is likely to hover around 28 to 32 degree Celcius and humidity levels will be at about 60 per cent. Wind conditions could be of slight advantage for pacers early in the game, stated Crictracker. FAQs Where can I watch San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York? The match will be held in Dallas on Wednesday, July 9 (local time) and in the US it will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area or can be streamed via Willow TV or on Fubo. Who owns the San Francisco Unicorns? The franchise is owned by Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan, prominent Silicon Valley investors and co-founders of with additional backing from investors like Kunal Nayyar. Who is the owner of MI New York? MI New York is owned by Indiawin Sports, the same entity behind Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
Int'l Cricket Council
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Cricket World Cup League 2: Over halfway on road to 2027
Pitting the best in the men's Associate game, Cricket World Cup League 2 has again thrown up intriguing storylines and headline moments, as its eight teams fight for four automatic Cricket World Cup Qualifier spots. Over the halfway mark and after quite possibly one of the best tri-series in the competition's history in Dundee, the table has taken a different look, with Nepal's three wins in four matches squeezing teams together in the middle of the pack. A look at the state of play as teams eye off Cricket World Cup Qualifier spots and eventually reaching the 14-team global tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027. 20 matches, 28 points (14 wins, 6 losses) The amount of individual talent oozing in American cricket is reflected in their position at the top of the table, and the side have welcomed back proven winner Pubudu Dassanayake, who takes coaching reins of the team for a second time. The Americans boast prolific run-scorers in the competition in Monank Patel (746 runs at 41.44) and Milind Kumar (682 at 52.46), with Sai Mukkamalla's 612 also coming at an average of 47.07. The side have been able to win in different ways in the competition, not only putting up a 169-run win over rivals Canada, but defending just 122 against Oman in Al-Amerat back in February, the lowest total defended in Men's ODI history (not counting revised matches due to weather). Kumar (20 wickets), Nosthush Kenjige (27) and Harmeet Singh (22) have tied down opposition with spin, while fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who has 27 wickets of his own in the cycle, has become the first American to reach 100 scalps in the format. A Super Over defeat in their recent home series against Oman may leave a sour taste in the mouth, but the Americans have so far matched their lofty expectations in the campaign. USA v Canada | Match Highlights | ICC Men's CWCL2 2023-27 USA put up 286 in their Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting with Canda in Lauderhill 24 matches, 28 points (13 wins, 9 losses, 2 no-results) The Dutch made a strong start to their campaign, their first League 2 tilt in the new Cricket World Cup structure, though a one-win effort in the most recent tri-series in Scotland has pulled the men in orange back towards the rest of the field. In saying that, the side have picked up points on tough overseas assignments in Nepal, Oman and Namibia, and look good value for a top four finish. Aryan Dutt's 6/34 early in the campaign in Nepal against Namibia sent an early competition warning shot, and the side claimed a win over the hosts in Kirtipur, only underlining their status as competition heavyweights. Scott Edwards' side claimed a victory over UAE in Oman, before going unbeaten on a tour of Namibia, albeit with two no-results. Impeded by player availability, the team have shared the load with the bat, though Max O'Dowd has brought consistency at the top of the order, making 857 runs at a tick under 43, which included a stunning unbeaten 158* that broke Scottish hearts in Dundee on the recent tour. With the ball Kyle Klein has stepped up, taking 35 wickets at just 19.42, while Paul van Meekeren has displayed his quality, taking his 34 wickets at just 20.26. Scotland v Netherlands | Match Highlights | ICC Men's CWCL2 2023-27 Another stunning Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Dundee as Scotland and The Netherlands launch in a high-scoring battle 20 matches, 24 points (11 wins, 7 losses, 2 no-results) While there is no reason for the defending League 2 winners to panic, sitting inside the top four, their recent two win/two defeat home tri-series with the Dutch and Nepal will leave a slightly sour taste in the mouth. Their victories in the series were bookended by a heart-breaking one-wicket defeat to Karan KC and Nepal, and then O'Dowd's explosive maiden ODI hundred in another final-over thriller, as Associate cricket's high drama and infitiesimal margins were underlined once more. On the table, the consequences of the two tight finishes are reflected. Instead of sitting pretty and above the Dutch, they open the door for Nepal and other teams below them to make a push in the second half. The home stand was almost a microcosm of their campaign on the whole. Sluggish in their start, dropping two matches to Canada in UAE, the Scots did find a rhythm through eight wins in a stretch of 11 matches, before the dropped points in Dundee. At their best, the Scots possess the firepower to match anyone, including the sides they would take on if they were to qualify for the World Cup proper. Scotland v Netherlands | Match Highlights | ICC Men's CWCL2 2023-27 A fightback from Scotland helps the hosts to a League 2 victory over The Netherlands Charlie Cassell's record-breaking seven-for on debut | SCO v OMA | CWCL2 23-27 Charlie Cassell picked 7/21 on debut 20 matches, 24 points (11 wins, 7 losses, 2 no-results) A successful tour of the USA with almost a completely reshuffled team has given Oman's League 2 campaign life, and a realistic path to a top four spot come the end of the cycle. At one point looking destined for a bottom four finish, losing the likes of Aqib Ilyas and Zeeshan Maqsood among a mass departure, skipper Jatinder Singh has returned to form, making waves in a match-winning performance over the USA. It's been a change of tack on the bowling front too that has led to the Omani push, with left-arm orthodox spinner Shakeel Ahmed both leading Oman's attack and sitting atop the competition wicket tally with 39 wickets at an astonishing average of just 11.15. There may have been doubts if Shakeel would be able to match his home efforts while on the road, though Shakeel showed his guile with nine wickets across their four matches in Florida. While doubts may continue to hover over the batting depth, the spin bowling attack and a likely return for quick Bilal Khan should ensure the team from the sultanate remain in the hunt. USA v Oman | Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Oman clinched a thriller with a Super Over victory against the USA in League 2 action in Lauderhill 20 matches, 20 points (9 wins, 9 losses, 2 no-results) The Canadians enjoyed a promotion bounce of sorts early in their first League 2 campaign, though a dip in form has pulled them back in a mid-table fight. The side have won just one match in the 2025 calendar year, that too only in a Super Over against Namibia. Ruing the absence of Nicholas Kirton, responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of Harsh Thaker and Pargat Singh, the only players in the side with over 400 runs to their name. With the ball, Dilon Heyliger remains a consistent wicket-taker (35) alongside Kaleem Sana (31), though the side will want more out of their spin attack. Saad Bin Zafar still has 20 wickets in 19 outings, though the left-armer averages over 34, and has a higher ceiling to reach. Canada v UAE | Match Highlights | CWC League 2 20 matches, 14 points (7 wins, 13 losses) It's been a frustrating start for Gerhard Erasmus' side, who begin the campaign with just seven wins in 20 outings, and at risk of missing out on an automatic spot for the Qualifier. The Eagles are too going through a transition on and off the field, with former international and T20 World Cup hero Craig Williams taking the head coach position, made vacant by the departing Pierre de Bruyn. Williams' first task will be to lock in a set line-up, with 21 players featuring thus far in their 20-match campaign and just three players featuring in every match. The side have struggle to settle on their desired batting order, and Michael van Lingen's retirement adds a further dent to their stocks. There are glimmers of hope though, particularly on the bowling side. Bernard Scholtz and Erasmus have claimed 68 wickets between them through their spin, with a young pace battery of Ben Shikongo and Jack Brassell starting to emerge alongside Ruben Trumpelmann who should be fit to fly again at top pace. A look at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium 16 matches, 12 points (5 wins, 9 losses, 2 no-results) There was a danger of the League 2 table seeing the top four and bottom four splitting early in the piece, though an inspired tour of Scotland by the Nepalis breathes new life for the cycle. Welcoming new coach Stuart Law, the side dragged back two of the competition's high-flyers with two wins over the Dutch and one over Scotland, and have built the platform for a mid-campaign push. There's still plenty to do being six wins back from a top four spot, though Rohit Paudel's side have 20 matches to play, and at least four matches in hand over every team above them (and eight over The Netherlands). The campaign thus far has been a similar story to the start of the first League 2 cycle for Nepal and its fans, dropping three of four matches at home to begin, and only adding four more points in the next two tri-series in North America, beating Scotland in a neutral match in Dallas to go with two no-results. Though through the Associate cricket gods, and miracle workers on the ground like Karan KC, there was always going to be a twist. Scotland v Nepal | Match Highlights | ICC Men's CWCL2 2023-27 A thriller in Scotland as another League 2 match goes down to the last ball! The man so often stepping up in a crisis, 33-year-old Karan salvaged a one-wicket win with a ball to spare in the first match of the most recent tri-series, finishing with 65 not out in just 41 balls in his mission with the tail. And just in case they need any more inspiration, they can draw on their push in the last cycle, having battled back to an automatic Qualifier spot thanks to 11 wins in their final 12 matches. Nepal v Scotland | Match Highlights | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Nepal v Scotland | Match Highlights | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 16 matches, 6 points (3 wins, 13 losses) United Arab Emirates effectively gave the rest of the field a headstart with three successive defeats at home to begin the campaign, and little has improved with the side now sitting below the Nepalis after their successful Scottish sojourn. While continuity has been a struggle, playing 26 different players already, there have been glimpses, with wins over The Netherlands and Scotland showing the potential quality in the group. Rahul Chopra has stepped up in both wins with the bat, while the emergence of spinner Simranjeet Singh has been another positive in the campaign. Their recent run of form in T20I cricket should also be a source of inspiration, having beaten Bangladesh in a home series, just their second series win in the format over a Full Member. Their next tri-series is at home with against the Nepal and the USA, a crucial assignment should they want to make a move. Scotland v UAE | Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 A blistering century from skipper Rahul Chopra landed UAE a big win over Scotland in their Cricket World Cup League 2 clash. ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27News
