Cricket Highlights, July 06: MLC 2025 (29th Match) – MINY vs WF

MINY vs WF (29th Match) – Highlights

The 29th match of Major League Cricket 2025 at Lauderhill witnessed an exciting contest between MINY and WF, where Washington clinched a comfortable six-wicket victory with 18 balls to spare. The game showcased some brilliant performances with both bat and ball, but it was Glenn Maxwell’s all-round brilliance that stood out and proved to be the difference between the two teams.

MINY won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch that demanded careful shot selection and controlled aggression. Their innings got off to a shaky start as Monank Patel was caught early, leaving the team reeling at 7 runs. Nicholas Pooran, the captain, tried to anchor the innings with a quickfire 12 off 7 balls, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Kunwarjeet Singh showed some resilience with a patient 33 runs off 30 deliveries, holding the middle order together for a while. However, the MI New York lineup struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Washington bowling attack.

Glenn Maxwell was exceptional with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets for just 29 runs in his 4 overs. His ability to break partnerships at key moments put MI New York under tremendous pressure. Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra also played their roles effectively, with Phillips taking two wickets for 4 runs in his solitary over and Ravindra picking up one wicket while maintaining a tight economy. The MI New York batsmen failed to capitalize on good starts, and their total of 112 for 8 in 18 overs was a modest target on a slow pitch.

WF’s chase began with optimism but early hiccups as Mitchell Owen was dismissed cheaply by Tristan Luus. However, Andries Gous, the wicketkeeper-batsman, anchored the innings beautifully, scoring a well-paced 46 off 34 balls with 7 boundaries, keeping the required run rate in check. Mark Chapman supported well with a quick 27 off 18 balls, including two fours and two sixes, giving Washington the momentum they needed.

Though the team lost a few wickets in the middle overs, they never looked in danger, thanks to solid contributions from Glenn Phillips, who remained unbeaten on 14 from 11 deliveries, and Gous’ steady hand. The Washington Freedom captain, Glenn Maxwell, despite getting out for just 2 runs, was named Player of the Match for his match-winning bowling performance and overall impact.

The Washington bowling attack was led by Tristan Luus, who bowled a full quota of 4 overs and picked up two important wickets while conceding 39 runs. Nosthush Kenjige, Fabian Allen, and Sunny Patel chipped in with economical spells, ensuring MI New York couldn’t accelerate in the death overs.

In the end, Washington Freedom completed their chase in 15 overs with 6 wickets and 18 balls to spare, solidifying their position at the top of the league table. This victory was a testament to their balanced team effort and Maxwell’s all-round performance.

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MI New York vs. Washington Freedom Scoreboard

MI New York – 112/8 (18)

Washington Freedom –113/4 (15)

Result –Washington won by 6 wickets (with 18 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Glenn Maxwell

MINY vs WF Playing Eleven