MI New York Defeats Washington in MLC 2025 Final

MI New York won their second Major League Cricket title in three years, defeating Washington Freedom by five runs in the 2025 final at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Despite entering the playoffs with only three league wins, MI New York excelled in the knockout stages. Quinton de Kock led the scoring with a 77-run innings as MI New York posted 180/7. Washington Freedom's chase faltered after early wickets from Trent Boult, but an 84-run partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Jack Edwards kept them in contention. Rushil Ugarkar delivered a decisive final over, earning Player of the Match honors for dismissing Glenn Maxwell and Glenn Phillips. The victory adds to the Mumbai Indians franchise's 2025 trophy collection, following titles in the SA20 and WPL.