Match 29, Lauderhill, July 07, 2025, 12:30 AM
MI New York
112/8(18.0ov)
Washington Freedom
113/4(15.0ov)
Washington Freedom beat MI New York by 6 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Glenn Maxwell
Commentry
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Glenn Maxwell, the Washington Freedom skipper, also wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH award. He says that he enjoyed bowling on the track. Continues that the goal was to be on top too, and also says that the competition was very tight this year. Shares that they made sure that the run rate doesn't go out of their hand. Ends up saying that he and his team enjoyed their batting.
Time for the presentation...
Nicholas Pooran, the MI New York skipper, says that this game was important for Washington. Adds that it was a good chance for the players who hadn't gotten gametime. Shares that the result didn't go in their favour, but the boys got a game. Shares that qualifying for the top four was their major goal. Mentions that it is a different competition going into the play-offs, and they are looking forward to that challenge.
Earlier in the inning, after starting the game late due to rain, we had a loss of two over. Despite winning the toss and electing to bat first, MI New York's performance fell significantly short of expectations. The early loss of Monank set a negative tone, and although Pooran came in with an aggressive mindset, he was ultimately dismissed by Jack Edwards. With only Kunwarjeet stepping up to make any substantial runs, the team's total was a mere 112 in 18 overs. On the other hand, Maxwell emerged as the star for Freedom, capturing three wickets and coming tantalizingly close to a hat-trick.
The bowlers from MI New York had a promising start, taking the crucial wicket of Mitchell Owen early on. However, they struggled to make the most of that momentum. Throughout the match, they conceded too many boundaries right from the outset, which ultimately cost them control of the game. Despite this setback, there's still a silver lining—they are still on track to qualify. Sharing the same points with the Seattle Orcas, their fate hinges on the net run rate, which places them in fourth position. With some adjustments, they can turn things around and capitalize on their potential in the knockouts!
Washington Freedom's batter had it all under control in the second inning. They launched their innings with a bold and aggressive approach, maintaining this intensity even after losing their initial wickets. Their game plan was simple and clear, which was to apply relentless pressure on the opposition bowlers and rack up as many runs as possible during the powerplay. Andries Gous delivered an impressive performance, scoring 46 runs off 34 deliveries, while Mark Chapman made some explosive hits that truly set the pace for the match.
In over# 15
1
2
1
6
0
2
Fabian Allen 20/1(2)
14.6
1
GAME.SET.MATCH! On a length, around off. Gous punches it through the covers for a single to hit the winning runs. Washington Freedom win by six wickets with three overs to spare.
14.5
2
Flatter, just outside off. Gous steers it toward deep backward point and takes a couple.
14.4
1
Shortish, outside off. Phillips cuts it toward deep cover for one.
14.3
6
SIX! BANG! Floated full, at the stumps. Glenn Phillips smashes it back over the bowler, down the ground for a maximum.
14.2
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Tossed up full, on off. Pushed into covers.
14.1
2
Tossed up on the middle. Phillips lofts it toward long-on. Richards runs across and gets a hand but fails to take the stunning grab. Two runs taken.
In over# 14
4
0
4
4
1
1
Tristan Luus 39/2(4)
13.6
4
FOUR! He made it look so easy! Pitched full, around off. Andries Gous lofts it toward deep extra cover for a third boundary in the over. 12 needed off 24 balls now.
13.5
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Skiddy length ball, just outside off. Gous blocks it off the inner half to the leg side of the pitch.
13.4
4
FOUR MORE! Straight as an arrow! Low full toss on off. Gous drives it past the bowler, down the ground for another glorious boundary.
13.3
4
FOUR! Finds the gap! Back of a length on the middle and leg. Gous pulls it hard in the gap between depe backward square leg and deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.