MI New York have hit form at just the right moment. After a shaky start, they've stormed into the finals with strong wins over San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings.
With a washout in the playoffs handing them a direct ticket to the final, Washington Freedom are now one win away from defending their crown. A second consecutive title would firmly establish them as the dominant force in Major League Cricket.
Match & Venue
Date & Time: Sunday, July 13 2025 at 19:00 CST / Monday, July 14 2025 at 05:30 IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
Washington Freedom vs MI New York Head to Head
MI New York head into the final once again as underdogs, just as they did in Qualifier 2 against a team they hadn't beaten all season. Down 0-3 against Washington Freedom, the odds are stacked against them — but if their recent form is anything to go by, MI New York may be ready to script another stunning upset and make MLC history.
Washington Freedom vs MI New York Key Players to Watch
Washington Freedom
Jack Edwards: Jack Edwards has claimed 13 wickets in ten innings, emerging as one of the tournament’s top bowlers. With an impressive average of 20.5 and a strike rate of one wicket every 14 balls, he’ll be eager to make a big impact on the grand stage of the final.
Mitchell Owen: Mitchell Owen has been the standout performer and the MVP of the 2025 MLC season. In ten matches, he has smashed 313 runs at a blistering strike rate of 195.62 and also picked up 14 wickets at an impressive average of 17.92
Predicted Washington Freedom Playing XI:
Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell(c), Mukhtar Ahmed, Jack Edwards, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar
MI New York
Kieron Pollard: Kieron Pollard has shown that age is merely a number, delivering a stellar season with the bat—averaging 45 and striking at 178. He’s also brought his smart, effective bowling back into the mix. With experience in 30 finals under his belt, Pollard is exactly the kind of player every team wants in a high-stakes showdown.
Tristan Luus: Tristan Luus, the young South African speedster, has impressed with his raw pace in his maiden overseas tournament. Stepping up for New York when it matters most, he has picked up six wickets in just three matches at an average of 17.66, making a strong early mark on the big stage.
Predicted MI New York Playing XI:
Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock(w), Nicholas Pooran(c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Delano Potgieter, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar.
Washington Freedom vs MI New York Pitch & Conditions
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is known for being a high-scoring surface with true bounce, making it a paradise for batters. The outfield is quick, and short boundaries only add to the run-fest. However, as the match progresses, there’s often some grip and turn for spinners, especially in the second innings.
Seamers might get early swing under lights, but it's usually minimal. Teams batting first have historically had an edge here in pressure games, as chasing under the weight of a final can be tricky.
Conditions:
Weather: Clear skies expected
Temperature: Around 30°C
Dew factor: Light dew possible later, favoring the chasing side slightly
Ideal Strategy:Win the toss and bat first, put up a big total, and let scoreboard pressure do the rest.
Washington Freedom vs MI New York Betting Odds on 10Cric
According to 10Cric, Washington Freedom are favourites to win with odds of 1.73, while MI New York are priced at 2.04.
Washington Freedom vs MI New York Match Prediction and Win Probability
Washington Freedom have historically dominated this fixture and have already defeated MI New York twice this season. While MI New York have been outstanding in the playoffs, the bookmakers are backing Washington Freedom—and for good reason. With momentum and form on their side, they are well poised to clinch back-to-back championships in the upcoming final.
According to Google, the Washington Freedom have a win probability of 54% while MI New York have a 46% win probability.
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