Match 13, Dallas, June 23, 2025, 05:30 AM
Texas Super Kings
220/6(20.0ov)
Washington Freedom
223/3(19.4ov)
Washington Freedom beat Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Mitchell Owen
Commentry
And that's a wrap for today's thrilling match in the MLC 2025! Get ready for the next electrifying contest between MI New York and San Francisco Uniform on Tuesday at 12 am GMT. Tune in an hour early to catch all the pre-match excitement! Until then, stay tuned and cheers!
Glenn Maxwell, the skipper of Washington Freedom says that he was a bit disappointed with his bowling side but he is more than happy as they chased 220 runs. He also praises the opposition skipper Faf du Plessis for his strokeplay and the way he showed resilience, making it more and more tough for his team to cope with. Also says that they have a lot of things to work on. Ends up saying that he was liking and enjoying the battle with Marcus Stoinis, as they have known each other for a long time, playing for their nation.
Mitchell Owen is the Player of the Match. He says that the first 20 deliveries were a bit tough to play but after that things just turned easier. Continues that he targeted the shorter side of the ground to hit big. Also says that he was extremely lucky tonight to get half volleys and two dropped catches to stay on track and score more runs. Ends up saying he doesn't put much pressure on himself and always keeps it simple every day.
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The skipper of Texas Super Kings, Faf du Plessis says that there were a lot of things that didn't go according to plan. He continues that the opposition had the upper hand winning the toss, and it's a bit easier to chase the inning under the lights. Also says that Calvin Savage is injured and it would be difficult for them henceforth. Ends up saying that the two missed catches from Donovan Ferreira had a massive impact on the game, but they still have good hopes for the team and also believe that they can turn tide.
Earlier in the game, Texas Super Kings posted a massive 220! Faf du Plessis was the star of the show, blasting 69 runs off just 31 balls. He was ably supported by Smit Patel, who scored 24 off 15 balls in a blistering 55-run opening stand. Marcus Stoinis and Milind Kumar kept the momentum going with some crucial contributions, scoring 32 and 31 runs respectively. And Shubham Ranjane smashed 26 runs off just 10 balls towards the end. Mitchell Owen was the pick of the bowlers for Washington Freedom, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs.
Gous continued the onslaught, playing some incredible shots and taking the pressure off the team. Glenn Maxwell chipped in with a quickfire cameo of 20 runs off 12 balls, but it was Gous who stole the show with an unbeaten 80 runs. The Freedom's batting lineup was on fire, and they left the Texas Super Kings bowlers struggling to contain them. Milne was the only bowler to make an impact, picking up 3 wickets, but it wasn't enough to stop the Freedom's victory juggernaut!
What a thrilling match we've just witnessed! The Washington Freedom have chased down a mammoth total of 221 runs, winning by 7 wickets! They were tested early when Rachin Ravindra departed, but Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous took the Texas Super Kings bowlers to the cleaners. Owen was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 89 runs before departing in the 15th over.
In over# 20
4
1
1
1
Marcus Stoinis 39/0(3.4)
19.4
4
FOUR! That is it! Marcus Stoinis bowls a slower yorker, just outside off. Glenn Phillips does exceptionally well to open the face of his bat and steer it past the point fielder to get four more runs. Washington Freedom beat Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets!
19.3
1
Fuller, on off. Andries Gous soft hands it toward cover and sprints for a single. 2 runs off 3 deliveries.
19.2
1
Low full toss, on middle. Glenn Phillips tucks it toward deep square leg for another single. Just one wicket from Texas Super Kings and things will take another turn.
19.1
1
Fuller on middle and leg. Andries Gous flicks it toward sqaure leg for one.
In over# 19
6
1
1
0W
1wd
0
6
Adam Milne 42/3(4)
18.6
6
SIX! Much needed for Washington Freedom! Full-length delivery just outside off. Glenn Phillips launches it up and over long off fence for six more runs. 5 runs needed now.
18.5
1
Slower, back of a length outside off. Andries Gous chops it toward extra cover for one.
18.4
1
Short, outside off. Glenn Maxwell cuts it toward extra cover for one.
OUT! CAUGHT! Adam Milne gets his third one, and all three wickets were crucial! Bowls a lower full toss on off. Glenn Maxwell looks to launch it over mid-wicket but connects from the toe end of his bat. The ball flies like an arrow toward the left of the mid on fielder and Marcus Stoinis gets the catch into his hands safely. Glenn Phillips is the new man in.
18.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Adam Milne gets his third one, and all three wickets were crucial! Bowls a lower full toss on off. Glenn Maxwell looks to launch it over mid-wicket but connects from the toe end of his bat. The ball flies like an arrow toward the left of the mid on fielder and Marcus Stoinis gets the catch into his hands safely. Glenn Phillips is the new man in.