Washington Freedom Complete Highest Run Chase in Major League Cricket History Against Texas Super Kings

In the 2025 Major League Cricket season, the Washington Freedom achieved a historic victory by successfully chasing the highest target in league history, overcoming the Texas Super Kings' 220 runs with two balls to spare. Mitchell Owen played a pivotal all-round role, scoring 89 runs and taking three crucial wickets, while Andries Gous contributed an unbeaten 80 to power the Freedom to a six-wicket win. The Texas Super Kings had a strong start led by Faf du Plessis's explosive 69 off 31 balls and valuable contributions from Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, and Shubham Ranjane, but their total was ultimately insufficient. The chase was marked by a commanding 119-run partnership between Owen and Gous, with the duo dismantling the Super Kings' bowling attack, particularly exploiting Noor Ahmad's expensive over. This victory propels Washington Freedom to second place in the league standings, intensifying the competition as the season progresses. The San Francisco Unicorns remain the dominant team with an unbeaten record and the best net run rate, while Washington's recent performances underscore their credentials as defending champions.