Written by: Archana Luthria • 13.07.2025
The frenzy around the ongoing Major League Cricket tournament has reached its crescendo as we look forward to the Finals, which are scheduled to be hosted at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas this Sunday.
Washington Freedom continues with its incredible form from last season. They are the most consistent side this year and have rightfully earned a place in the finals for the second consecutive year. They will now look to become the first team with back-to-back MLC titles.
MI New York won the inaugural edition of the MLC but wasn’t able to reach the finals last year. Their current season didn’t start off well. However, thanks to some power-packed individual performances from the likes of Kieron Pollard, Monank Patel, and Nicholas Pooran have kept them afloat and they will now back themselves to win the title yet again.
Washington Freedom | Vs | MI New York |
10 | Matches Played | 10 |
80% | Win | 50% |
154 | Average Score | 172 |
223 | Highest Score | 237 |
44 | Lowest Score | 112 |
Teams | Matches Won |
Washington Freedom | 4 |
MI New York | 2 |
Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (WK), Glenn Maxwell (C), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Ian Holland, Jack Edwards, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed
Quinton de Kock (WK), Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (C), Kieron Pollard, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Noshtush Kenjige, Tajinder Dhillon, Kunwarjeet Singh
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There are no reports of injuries from either side
The pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be balanced. There is a forecast for rain over the weekend and that will bring in plenty of moisture as well. The quicker bowlers can expect movement off the seam as well as through the air. The batsmen will have to wait for the right delivery to play their shots.
It is expected to rain here on Sunday as well and we might see interruptions or even a shortened match due to the weather.
Nicholas Pooran is the top pick here. He scored a brilliant half-century on Friday and could play another vital knock here. We are also selecting Quinton de Kock for his consistency with the bat.
Glenn Maxwell is the obvious choice. We are also going with Monank Patel and Michael Bracewell. Monank is the leading run-scorer for MI, while Bracewell is a valuable asset in the middle order.
There are plenty of all-rounders on both sides. Our picks include Mitchell Owen, Kieron Pollard, Jack Edwards, and Rachin Ravindra
Since the seamers have done well here in the last couple of matches, Trent Boult and Ian Holland are in the team.
Mitchell Owen is the captain of our team. He is the leading run-scorer as well as the leading wicket-taker for Washington this season.
We are opting for Kieron Pollard as the vice-captain of our side. He has been pretty consistent with the ball and has also played some decent knocks lower down the order.
The last couple of matches have shown that the pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium isn’t as easy to bat on as it was at the start of the season. Luckily, there are plenty of all-rounders playing for both sides and that helps us choose a balanced team. We have given more weightage to seamers keeping in mind the moist surface and overcast conditions.
Kieron Pollard has 531 points from the last 5 matches at an average of 106 points per game.
Monank Patel (450), Nicholas Pooran (339), Kieron Pollard (317)
Mitchell Owen (14), Trent Boult (13), Jack Edwards (13)
Glenn Maxwell (24), Mitchell Owen (22), Kieron Pollard (22)
Mitchell Owen (195.62), Glenn Maxwell (185.15), Kieron Pollard (178.08)
Lockie Ferguson (2.50), Tajinder Dhillon (5.20), Ian Holland (7.34)
Archana Luthria is a cricket strategist who deeply understands the game's intricacies. A former player herself, Archana brings a player's perspective to her analysis. She's worked with various cricket teams and academies, honing her skills in game planning and execution.
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