MI New York secured their second title in three seasons. The Nicholas Pooran-led team defeated Washington Freedom by 5 runs in the final. They won just three matches in the league stage but bounced back with victories in the Eliminator and Challenger. MI New York had also won the inaugural edition in 2023.
Tajinder Singh (14), captain Nicholas Pooran (21), and Kunwarjeet Singh (22) chipped in with useful contributions. MI New York posted a competitive total of 180 in the first innings.
Washington Freedom Lose Two Batters in First Over of MLC Final
In response, Washington Freedom got off to a disastrous start, losing two top order batters in the first over. Mitchell Owen perished on the very first ball, while Andries Gous also departed without scoring, leaving the team under pressure.
With 12 runs needed from the last six balls, captain Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for 15 runs that proved to be the turning point. MI New York held their nerve to seal a five-run victory and secure their second Major League Cricket title.
Kieron Pollard flaunts
"It means a lot. We fought really, really hard. One in seven, everyone sort of wrote us off. I have mentioned it time and time again that there is something in this franchise. Until we are mathematically out of a tournament, you should not rule us out. The belief the guys showed, each and every staff member from the management to the captain. It is unbelievable to be standing here and going to collect the second MLC Trophy."
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