Washington Freedom vs MI New York delivered fireworks, drama, and a nail-biting finish that reminded us why we love T20 cricket. Powered by Mitchell Owen’s explosive 60 off 26 balls, Freedom chased down a formidable 188 in 19.2 overs, notching up their third consecutive win in Major League Cricket 2025.
And guess what? They did it the hard way—wickets tumbling, pressure mounting, yet calm heads prevailing. Chapman’s unbeaten 45? Ice cold.
💥 Powerplay Mayhem and the Owen Storm
From ball one, Washington Freedom came out swinging. The Powerplay produced 74 runs for 2 wickets, and the bulk of that destruction was courtesy of Mitchell Owen, who turned Rushil Ugarkar into a human highlight reel with three sixes in one over.
But as fast as they started, the engine stuttered after Owen’s dismissal in the 8th over. Enter: Chapman.
🎯 Middle Overs: MI New York Strike Back
MI New York, still searching for consistency, found hope in Naveen-ul-Haq and Trent Boult, who bowled spellbinding overs at the death—giving away just 3 runs and taking 2 wickets across overs 17 and 18.
Freedom fans were sweating. Eight wickets down, the target still loomed. But Chapman was Zen personified, scooping 14 runs off Ugarkar in the 19th, flipping the script again.
🧨 MI New York’s Innings: Early Fire, Late Fizzle
Sent in to bat, MI New York looked on course for a 200+ total. Quinton de Kock (55) and Monank Patel powered them to 70 in the Powerplay, but as soon as field restrictions ended, Owen struck—removing Monank.
Nicholas Pooran played an unusually slow hand (33 off 32), and while Michael Bracewell added a zesty 42* off 24, the final score of 188/4 seemed 10-15 runs short.
🏆 What This Means for the Table (and for Your Bets)
With this third straight win, Washington Freedom are inching closer to the playoff spots, if not a top-two finish. MI New York, meanwhile, remain in mid-table limbo—dangerously close to losing grip on a semi-final spot.
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❓FAQs: What People Also Ask
Washington Freedom won by 2 wickets, successfully chasing 189 with 4 balls to spare.
Mitchell Owen, for his explosive 60 off 26 balls, which laid the platform for the win.
Quinton de Kock scored 55, and Michael Bracewell added a quick 42*, but their middle overs lacked acceleration.
For MI New York, Naveen-ul-Haq (2-28) and Trent Boult bowled top death overs. Owen also contributed with 1-29.
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This match marked Washington Freedom’s third win in a row, pushing them toward playoff contention.
🧠 Final Thoughts: Freedom’s Depth the Real MVP
While the spotlight’s on Owen’s brutal hitting and Chapman’s nerves of steel, Freedom’s depth—with contributions across the XI—is what’s quietly fuelling this winning streak.
MINY might have star names, but Freedom have found their groove. And in T20 cricket, that groove can be everything.
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