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Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Washington Freedom history, top performers, schedule, squad
Washington Freedom won the second edition of the MLC in 2024 MLC 2025: From semi-final heartbreak in their debut season to championship glory in the second, Washington Freedom has fast become one of the most compelling teams in Major League Cricket (MLC). With a balanced mix of seasoned internationals and domestic performers, the franchise now sets its sights on defending their crown in MLC 2025. Under the guidance of Ricky Ponting and the leadership of Steven Smith , Freedom will begin their campaign on 13 June against San Francisco Unicorns. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Team Performance in 2023 In the inaugural edition of MLC, Washington Freedom finished third on the points table with three wins in five matches, securing a place in the playoffs. However, their run was cut short in the eliminator by MI New York. Matt Short was their top scorer with 152 runs, while Saurabh Netravalkar impressed with 10 wickets, leading their bowling attack. Team Performance in 2024 Freedom went one step further and beyond in MLC 2024, lifting their maiden title with a commanding 96-run win over San Francisco Unicorns in the final. Travis Head was named Player of the Tournament, scoring 336 runs in 9 innings—second only in the overall charts. Steven Smith, their captain, also scored 336 runs at an average of 56.00, including a match-winning knock in the final that earned him Man of the Match. Saurabh Netravalkar continued his dominance, picking up 15 wickets, and Rachin Ravindra added 12 wickets, offering spin support and all-round value. Squad in 2025 Steven Smith (captain), Mukhtar Ahmed, Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Jack Edwards, Ian Holland, Justin Dill, Mitchell Owen, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Jason Behrendorff, Ben Sears, Abhishek Paradkar, Amila Aponso, Yasir Mohammad, Andries Gous, Lahiru Milantha Head Coach: Ricky Ponting Assistant Coach: James Hopes Captain: Steve Smith Bombay Sport Exchange Episode 1: Interview with Sanjog Gupta, CEO (Sports) at JioStar Washington Freedom Fixtures 1) San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom: June 13 at 6.30 AM IST 2) Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom: June 15 at 6.30 AM IST 3) Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders: June 18 at 6.30 AM IST 4) MI New York vs Washington Freedom: June 22 at 5.30 AM IST 5) Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings: June 23 at 5.30 AM IST 6) LA Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom: June 27 at 5.30 AM IST 7) Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns: June 29 at 1.30 AM IST 8) Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom: July 3 at 4.30 AM IST 9) Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas: July 6 at 4.30 AM IST 10) Washington Freedom vs MI New York: July 7 at 12.30 AM IST
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MLC 2025: MI New York history, top performances, schedule, squad
MI New York won the inaugural MLC. MLC 2025: MI New York powered their way to the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) title in 2023. In 2024, they once again clawed their way into the playoffs — this time by the narrowest of margins, edging through on net run rate. It was a Nicholas Pooran special that took MI New York to the title in the inaugural season of the MLC in 2023. However in MLC 2024, MI New York's batting failed miserably. Rashid Khan was player of the season for MI New York, scored 162 runs and picked up 10 wickets at an economy rate of 6.15. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! PERFORMANCE IN 2023 MI New York's journey to the final was otherwise topsy-turvy; they scraped into the qualifiers with just two wins from five league games, relying on net run rate. However, they ended up winning the title. PERFORAMNCE IN 2024 MI New York crashed out in the Eliminator at the hands of Texas Super Kings, courtesy of a Faf du Plessis special. They had somehow managed to reach the playoffs as they pipped Los Angeles Knight Riders, courtesy a better net run rate. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 2: GroupM's Vinit Karnik on IPL's growth and emerging sports STANDOUT PERFORMERS MLC 2023: Nicholas Pooran was the standout performer for the MI New York outfit, scoring 388 runs in eight matches with two fifties and one century at an explosive strike rate of 167.24. For MI New York, the other star performer was left-arm quick Trent Boult , who picked up 22 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.39. MLC 2024: Pooran again led the run chart with 180 runs. In bowling, it was Rashid Khan and Trent Boult, who picked up 10 and nine wickets apiece. MI New York 2025 Squad Kieron Pollard (c) , Nicholas Pooran (wk), Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Monank Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Heath Richards, Ehsan Adil, Sunny Patel, Rushil Ugarkar, George Linde, Quinton de Kock, Michael Bracewell, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Singh, and Agni Chopra. Coach: Robin Peterson Captain: Kieron Pollard MI New York Schedule 1) MI New York vs Texas Super Kings: June 14 at 6.30 AM IST 2) San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: June 15 at 6.30 AM IST 3) MI New York vs Seattle Orcas: June 19 at 6.30 AM IST 4) MI New York vs Washington Freedom: June 22 at 5.30 AM IST 5) MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns: June 24 at 5.30 AM IST 6) Seattle Orcas vs MI New York: June 28 at 5.30 AM IST 7) Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: June 30 at 5.30 AM IST 8) LA Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York: July 4 at 4.30 AM IST 9) MI New York vs LA Angeles Knight Riders: July 6 at 12.30 AM IST 10) Washington Freedom vs MI New York: July 7 at 12.30 AM IST
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Major League Cricket teams and their IPL connection
The third edition of Major League Cricket is set to commence of June 13. The competition has been won by two teams - MI New York and Washington Freedom. A total of six teams compete for the title, with the others being Los Angeles Knight Riders, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, and Texas Super Kings. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The similarity in names to certain franchises in the Indian Premier League ( ) for a few teams in the MLC is not a coincidence. There are direct connections between MLC teams and the IPL franchises. Four MLC teams - MI NY, Texas Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas are either directly owned or co-owned by IPL franchises. Los Angeles Knight Riders & Kolkata Knight Riders : The MLC team is owned by Knight Riders Sports Private Limited (KRSPL). KRSPL also owns the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, who are three-time IPL champions, with their most recent win coming in 2024. Also known as the Knight Riders group, KRSPL also owns Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Trinbago Knight Riders. MI New York and Mumbai Indians : Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians are owned by Indiawin Sports. The same parent organisation owns the MI franchise in the MLC. The Indiawin company is a 100% subsidiary of Reliance Industries. MI NY became the inaugural champions of the MLC in 2023. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain Texas Super Kings and Chennai Super Kings : Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have a connection with the Texas based MLC franchise. The Texas Super Kings are co-owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket, Ross Perot Jr., and Anurag Jain. In the two seasons, TSK have been a constant presence in the MLC playoffs, qualifying in both editions. However, unlike the title-winning spree of CSK, TSK are yet to make the final. Seattle Orcas and Delhi Capitals : Despite not bearing any resemblance in their names, the Seattle Orcas are closely related to IPL franchise Delhi Capitals. The Capitals are co-owned by GMR group and JSW Sports. The Orcas are also co-owned by GMR, alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Samir Bodas, Ashok Krishnamurthi, and Sanjay Parthasarathy. Poll Which team do you think will win the 2025 Major League Cricket title? MI New York Washington Freedom Texas Super Kings Los Angeles Knight Riders Several stars that compete in the IPL also ply their trade in the MLC. Notably, 2023 MLC top scorer Nicholas Pooran plays for MI New York in the MLC and Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 IPL. Faf du Plessis, the leading run-getter in MLC 2024, dons the jersey of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2024 Bowling stats recap: Saurabh Netravalkar tops wickets in second edition
Saurabh Netravalkar claimed an impressive 15 wickets in the MLC in 2024 (Image via X/@WSHFreedom) While International stars had their fair share of the spotlight in last season's MLC, it was a domestic player that ended up topping the charts among bowlers. While MI New York's Trent Boult topped the wicket charts with 22 wickets in the 2023 edition, the American Saurabh Netravalkar shone among bowlers with an impressive total of 15 last year. His heroics played a huge role in Washington Freedom winning their first-ever MLC crown in 2024. Netravalkar made quite the name for himself with his 15 wickets, besting the other bowlers in contention by a three-wicket margin. Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand, playing alongside Netravalkar also claimed an impressive 12 wickets in 7 matches. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Additionally, Washington Freedom bowlers dominated the rankings among bowlers, with three in the top five and five in the top ten. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes A number of notable spells headlined the 2024 season for bowlers. In particular, Rachin Ravindra's 4 for 11 against the San Francisco Unicorns and his 4/16 against the Texas Super Kings were some of the very best the tournament had on display. Additionally, Mohammad Mohsin's 4 for 13 against the San Francisco Unicorns also deserves mention. Poll Which bowling spell in MLC 2024 impressed you the most? Rachin Ravindra's 4/11 Mohammad Mohsin's 4/13 Trent Boult's overall wickets Saurabh Netravalkar's 15 wickets In terms of economy figures, Rachin Ravindra's 4.81 takes top spot. He is the only bowler in the league to concede under five runs per over. As the 2025 edition of the MLC prepares to get underway on 13th June, teams will look to bolster their bowling line-up. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2024 Recap: Washington Freedom crowned champions in dominant season
Washington Freedom players celebrate with the MLC 2024 trophy. (Pic credit: Washington Freedom) The 2024 season of Major League Cricket (MLC) wrapped up in emphatic fashion with Washington Freedom clinching the title in a one-sided final against San Francisco Unicorns. Held across two venues — Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas and Church Street Park in North Carolina — the second edition of the American T20 league delivered thrilling cricket, standout performances, and a clear message: MLC is here to stay. Washington Freedom, led by a well-rounded squad and clinical consistency, hammered San Francisco by 96 runs in the final to lift their maiden MLC title. The Freedom dominated the tournament from the outset, finishing top of the league table with five wins and a no-result in their seven matches, tied on 11 points with San Francisco but ahead on net run rate. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! All six franchises from the inaugural season returned — Washington Freedom, San Francisco Unicorns, Texas Super Kings, MI New York, Los Angeles Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas. Matches were split between the 7,200-capacity Grand Prairie Stadium and the more intimate 3,500-seater Church Street Park. Defending champions MI New York struggled to replicate last year's magic, just about edging into the playoffs thanks to a better net run rate than LA Knight Riders, after both teams ended the league stage with five points. Seattle Orcas finished at the bottom. In the playoffs, Washington comfortably defeated San Francisco in Qualifier 1 to book a direct ticket to the final. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Best Luxury Hotel Prices Expertinspector Learn More Undo Meanwhile, Texas Super Kings knocked out MI New York in the Eliminator but were outplayed by San Francisco in the Challenger, setting up a rematch in the summit clash. Washington brought their A-game to the final, dismantling San Francisco by 96 runs, the biggest margin of victory in an MLC final to date. Their all-round dominance was reflected in the individual charts as well. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes Faf du Plessis , captain of Texas Super Kings, topped the run charts with 420 runs, while Washington's Steve Smith and Travis Head followed closely with 336 runs each. On the bowling front, Washington's pace spearhead Saurabh Netravalkar claimed the most wickets (15), with teammate Rachin Ravindra taking 12. The tournament's MVP honours went to Travis Head, whose explosive batting was pivotal to Washington's title run. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
