Washington Freedom opted to bowl first after winning the toss on Thursday, June 26 (local time). LA Knight Riders posted a massive total of 213 for 4. Andre Fletcher scored 104 off 60 balls, including seven fours and six sixes. Andre Russell added 30 off just 13 deliveries, helping the team finish on a high note.
Andries Gous, Glenn Maxwell, Glenn Phillips, and Obus Pienaar chipped in with crucial runs. They took the match to the last over.
With one run needed off the final ball, Glenn Phillips smashed a low full toss straight to mid-on, where Jason Holder had a golden opportunity to take the match to a Super Over. Jason Holder couldn’t take the catch, leaving Russell and other LA Knight Riders players stunned on the field.
Absolute scenes off the last ball in the MLC ?Washington need one to win. Glenn Phillips is on strike, with Andre Russell bowling.And then... pic.twitter.com/pdjcUWODsU
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) June 27, 2025
LAKR Pay the Price for Four Crucial Missed Opportunities
Washington Freedom completed the second-highest run chase in tournament history. Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 33 off 23 balls, while Obus Pienaar added 23 from 16 deliveries. Freedom secured their fifth win in six matches, while the LA Knight Riders registered their fifth loss in six games.
We Were a Little Bit Scrappy in Terms of Fielding - Jason Holder
After the match, LA Knight Riders captain Jason Holder expressed disappointment over his team’s fielding performance. He said that the bowlers created multiple chances but admitted that poor fielding let them down.
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