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MLC 2025 Final: MI New York claim second title after thrilling win over Washington Freedom

DALLAS, TEXAS, JUL 14 – MI New York overcame a poor start to win by 5 runs, with Rushil Ugarkar defending 12 runs in the final over to secure their second Major League Cricket title.

  • MI New York captured the Major League Cricket championship for the second time by narrowly beating Washington Freedom by five runs at Dallas' Grand Prairie Stadium on July 14, 2025.
  • The match followed a competitive buildup as Washington Freedom entered as defending champions, and MI New York lost the toss and batted first despite strong season performances by both teams.
  • MI New York posted 180 runs led by Quinton de Kock's 77 from 46 balls and Monank Patel's 28 runs, while Washington suffered early wicket losses but rallied through Rachin Ravindra's 70 runs and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 48.
  • Lockie Ferguson took three wickets for Freedom, but MI New York's bowlers Trent Boult and Rushil Ugarkar defended 12 runs in the final over as Ugarkar sealed the win, with captain Nicholas Pooran contributing in fielding.
  • MI New York’s victory at the Dallas final confirms their status as two-time MLC champions after winning the inaugural 2023 title and highlights their consistent top-level performance over three consecutive finals.
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After IPL, Ricky Ponting's team also lost the MLC final. MI New York defeated Washington Freedom by 5 runs to win the Major League Cricket 2025 title.

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India TV News broke the news in India on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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