After weeks of intense cricketing action, the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 has reached its grand finale. Washington Freedom (WAS) will go head-to-head with MI New York (NY) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
The defending champions, Washington, have been the standout side this season, winning 8 out of their 10 matches. Led by the dynamic Glenn Maxwell, the team will aim to etch their name on the trophy for a second consecutive time. Their batting unit features powerful names like Mitchell Owen, while their bowling attack is spearheaded by the ever-reliable Lockie Ferguson.
MI New York, on the other hand, have scripted one of the most sensational comebacks in the league’s history. After a shaky start to the season, they clawed their way into the top four with a series of crucial wins. Their momentum continued in the playoffs as they secured impressive victories in both the Eliminator and Qualifier 2. With a star-studded T20 lineup featuring the likes of Nicholas Pooran, NY will be looking to recreate their 2023 title-winning run.
WAS vs NY Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 06 | WAS won: 04 | NY won: 02 | No results: 0
WAS vs NY Match Details
- Date and Time: July 14, 5:30 am IST / 12:00 am GMT/ 7:00 pm LOCAL (July 13)
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is generally known for being batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce that allows batters to play their shots freely. Early on, the surface tends to favour stroke-makers, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, as the game progresses, spinners and seamers with clever variations can find some assistance, especially during the middle overs when the pitch can slow down slightly. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and put runs on the board, as chasing under lights can bring the bowlers into play with some extra movement and grip. Overall, fans can expect a high-scoring contest, but bowlers who adapt quickly to the conditions could still make a significant impact.
WAS vs NY Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Nicolas Pooran, Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Monank Patel
- All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
WAS vs NY Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Mitchell Owen (c), Glenn Maxwell (vc)
- Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Rachin Ravindra (vc)
WAS vs NY Dream11 Prediction Backups
Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar
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WAS vs NY Dream11 team for today’s match (July 14, 12:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Washington Freedom: Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous(w), Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell(c), Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Jack Edwards, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar, Amila Aponso, Justin Dill, Mark Adair, Lahiru Milantha, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad, Mark Chapman
MI New York: Quinton de Kock(w), Monank Patel, Michael Bracewell, Nicholas Pooran(c), Kieron Pollard, Kunwarjeet Singh, Tajinder Dhillon, Tristan Luus, Trent Boult, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Sunny Patel, Ehsan Adil, Sharad Lumba, George Linde, Agni Chopra, Heath Richards, Delano Potgieter
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