MI New York held their nerve in an exhilarating Main League Cricket 2025 remaining to clinch their second title, edging out Washington Freedom by simply 5 runs at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. After being despatched in to bat, the New York posted a aggressive 180/7, thanks largely to Quinton de Kock’s explosive 77 off 46 balls. Washington’s chase began with two geese within the opening over, however a sensational 70 off 41 from Rachin Ravindra saved them alive. Nonetheless, the late brilliance of pacer Rushil Ugarkar, who took 2 essential wickets for 32 runs, proved decisive in a tense end, denying Washington within the remaining over.
Quinton De Kock’s glowing 77 amidst Lockie Ferguson’s fierce spell push MI New York to 180/7
De Kock led from the entrance forNew York with a blistering 77 off simply 46 balls, anchoring the innings after Monank Patel (28) gave a gentle begin. Their opening partnership of 72 in 7.1 overs set the platform for a giant complete. Tajinder Singh (14) and Nicholas Pooran (21) chipped in briefly, however a middle-order wobble noticed Kieron Pollard (0) and Michael Bracewell (4) fall cheaply. Kunwarjeet Singh’s late cameo (22 not out off 13) ensured a robust end as New York reached 180. Washington’s Lockie Ferguson was excellent with 3/21 in his 4 overs, eradicating each openers and Pollard. Regardless of Glenn Maxwell (1/46) and Jack Edwards (1/38) going for runs, Washington did nicely to limit New York within the remaining overs after they regarded poised for 200+.
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Rachin Ravindra’s blitz in useless as Rushil Ugarkar seals last-over thriller
Washington’s chase received off to a chaotic begin with each openers, Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous, falling for geese inside the primary over. However Rachin launched a blistering counterattack, scoring 70 off simply 41 balls with 8 fours and a pair of sixes. He was well-supported by Edwards (33 off 22), and collectively they added 84 for the third wicket. Glenn Phillips (48*) saved Washington within the hunt until the top, however wickets at common intervals harm their momentum. Ravindra’s dismissal at 130/4 turned the tide. Ugarkar’s two key breakthroughs, Maxwell and Ravindra, earned him Participant of the Match. Trent Boult (2/32) and Nosthush Kenjige (1/30) maintained stress, as MI New York held Washington to 175/5, clinching the trophy in dramatic style.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Big Shoutout to 21 years outdated Rushil Ugarkar for defending 12 runs within the remaining of MLC.
12 from 6 is the state of affairs that each T20 batter undergo nets & get apply. Defending it in opposition to any batter is basically commendable however he did in opposition to two finest in enterprise. Nicely Carried out👏👏 pic.twitter.com/a6dbUGmhuh
— Suvam Koirala 🏏 (@SuvamKoirala_45) July 14, 2025
Rushil Ugarkar has a really vivid future. What a efficiency underneath stress. Not At A Single at a single second he regarded nervous or something. Calm, composed and received the job finished for MI New York. pic.twitter.com/7qqrscZzxX
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 14, 2025
Think about Glenn Maxwell and Glenn Phillips on the crease in opposition to a 22 yr outdated Rushil Ugarkar, they may not get 13 off six balls! Nicely finished MI New York for successful MLC #cricket
— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) July 14, 2025
Rushil bowling 2-0-10-2 within the loss of life was the true win for MI. A USA participant stepping up on the largest stage👏
— Rushil (@_yoomann) July 14, 2025
Rushil Ugarkar. What a terrific over underneath stress!
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) July 14, 2025
𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🏆💙#OneFamily #MINewYork #MLC pic.twitter.com/Gd3k2w9wXW
— MI New York (@MINYCricket) July 14, 2025
MI Cape City 🏆MI Emirates Certified MI Womens 🏆Mumbai Indians Certified MI New York 🏆
Nonetheless one match left – The Hundred pic.twitter.com/ZUMKXWn7Oz
— Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) July 14, 2025
MI New York in June – Received 1 recreation and misplaced 6
MI New York in July – Received 6 and misplaced 1
Typical MI manner of successful tournaments. Dropping every thing within the first half after which make a comeback for the ages when it issues probably the most 💙💙💙
— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) July 14, 2025
🕵️♂️ Scouted in USA📈 Nurtured in Mumbai
Girls and gents, Rushil Ugarkar 💙#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai pic.twitter.com/uLz2TQNMsl
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 14, 2025
MI New York win the 2025 MLC season 🏆⚡#CricketTwitter #MLC2025 #MINewYork pic.twitter.com/niYN1BxglZ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 14, 2025
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