MI New York Win MLC 2025 Title in Thrilling Final Against Washington Freedom

A breathtaking final that kept fans on the edge till the last ball — MLC 2025 ended in pure drama!

In one of the most thrilling T20 matches of the year, MI New York (MINY) emerged victorious in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Final, defeating Washington Freedom by just five runs at a packed Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas.

This nail-biting contest has set social media ablaze and is now trending across cricket-loving nations due to its dramatic moments, unexpected heroes, and high-voltage finish.

Quinton de Kock Leads the Charge

Batting first, MI New York put up a competitive total of 180/7 on the board, thanks to a blistering knock by Quinton de Kock, who smashed 77 off 46 deliveries, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. The South African wicketkeeper-batsman was well-supported by Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard, who played handy cameos.

Washington Freedom’s bowlers, led by Marco Jansen, kept things tight in the death overs to restrict MINY from crossing the 200-run mark.

Rachin Ravindra Fights Back for Freedom

In response, Washington Freedom began their chase cautiously. Rachin Ravindra played a stellar innings, scoring 70 runs off 41 balls, and was instrumental in keeping his side in the hunt. He stitched together crucial partnerships with Glenn Phillips and Glenn Maxwell, but the required run rate kept creeping up.

Final Over Drama – Rushil Ugarkar the Star

Needing 12 runs from the final over, the match seemed to be slipping away from MI New York. But 22-year-old Rushil Ugarkar, in only his second game of the tournament, delivered an exceptional over under pressure. He bowled with accuracy and variation, giving away only 6 runs and picking up a crucial wicket.

His nerve and execution earned him the Player of the Match award and sealed the title for MI New York.

Comeback Kings

What makes the win even more impressive is MI New York’s rollercoaster journey throughout the tournament. After barely qualifying for the playoffs with just 3 league wins, the franchise peaked at the right time, knocking out San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings en route to the final.

Captain Nicholas Pooran praised the team’s resilience, saying, “We believed in our process. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish—and we finished like champions.”

With this win, MI New York not only becomes the most successful team in Major League Cricket with two titles but also strengthens the global dominance of the Mumbai Indians franchise — now champions across leagues in India, the UAE, South Africa, and the USA.