MINY vs WAF 29th Match Report & Highlight | MLC 2026 : Washington Freedom ended their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 league campaign with a confident five-wicket victory over MI New York in Match No. 29 at the Oakland Coliseum. Chasing a challenging target of 188, Washington Freedom reached 190/5 in just 18.3 overs, thanks to a brilliant innings from wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous and a fluent half-century from Rachin Ravindra.
Interestingly, the result now sets up another meeting between the two sides in the MLC 2026 Eliminator, where Washington Freedom and MI New York will battle for survival on Thursday, July 16, at the Oakland Coliseum.
Nicholas Pooran’s Explosive Knock Powers MI New York to 187
After being asked to bat first, MI New York posted a competitive total of 187/8 in 20 overs. The innings belonged to captain Nicholas Pooran, who played one of his best knocks of the season.
Pooran smashed 86 runs off just 44 balls, hitting four fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 195.45. He counterattacked after MI New York lost early wickets, keeping the scoreboard moving with fearless stroke play.
Opener Monank Patel contributed 17 runs, while Quinton de Kock was dismissed cheaply for 2. Kunwarjeet Singh provided useful support with 26 off 20 balls, but the middle order failed to capitalize as Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, and Tajinder Dhillon couldn’t make significant contributions.
Late in the innings, Shakib Al Hasan added a valuable 18 runs, while Trent Boult remained unbeaten on 6. MI New York also benefited from 23 extra runs, including 21 wides, which helped them reach a fighting total.
For Washington Freedom, the bowling attack remained disciplined despite Pooran’s assault. Saurabh Netravalkar and Ben Dwarshuis picked up two wickets each, while Glenn Maxwell, Ian Holland, and Rachin Ravindra claimed two wicket apiece. Ravindra impressed by conceding just six runs in his only over while taking two important wickets.
Gous and Ravindra Lead a Clinical Chase
Washington Freedom started aggressively but lost Mitchell Owen for 7 and captain Steven Smith for 3, reducing them to an early setback.
However, Rachin Ravindra and Andries Gous completely changed the momentum with an outstanding partnership. Ravindra attacked from the start, scoring 60 runs off only 30 deliveries, including five fours and two sixes, at a remarkable strike rate of 200.
Once Ravindra departed, Gous took complete control of the chase. The wicketkeeper-batter produced a match-winning innings of 96 runs from 54 balls, smashing four boundaries and eight sixes. He remained calm under pressure and ensured Washington Freedom stayed ahead of the required run rate throughout the chase.
Ben Dwarshuis chipped in with 6, while Glenn Maxwell finished the game in style with an unbeaten 12 off just five balls, helping Washington Freedom reach 190/5 in 18.3 overs.
MI New York Bowlers Could Not Defend the Target
MI New York’s bowling attack struggled to contain Washington Freedom’s powerful batting lineup.
Trent Boult was the best performer, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs, while Shakib Al Hasan, Ehsan Adil, and Rushil Ugarkar claimed one wicket each. Romario Shepherd and the rest of the bowling unit failed to build sustained pressure as Gous and Ravindra dominated the chase.
What This Result Means
Although Washington Freedom secured a convincing victory in the league-stage encounter, both teams will now immediately turn their attention to a much bigger contest.
The two sides are scheduled to face each other again in the MLC 2026 Eliminator, where the loser will be knocked out of the tournament, while the winner will move one step closer to the championship.
With Washington Freedom entering the knockout after defeating MI New York, they will carry plenty of confidence. However, MI New York still possess experienced match-winners like Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, and Quinton de Kock, making the Eliminator a highly anticipated clash.
Washington Freedom vs MI New York Eliminator Details
- Match: Eliminator (3rd vs 4th)
- Teams: Washington Freedom vs MI New York
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
- Time: 7:00 AM IST | 1:30 AM GMT | 6:30 PM Local Time
Cricket fans can expect another thrilling battle as these two teams meet once again, this time with their MLC 2026 campaign on the line.
Who won the MINY vs WAF 29th Match in MLC 2026?
Washington Freedom defeated MI New York by 5 wickets after successfully chasing 188 in 18.3 overs.
When will MI New York and Washington Freedom face each other again?
The two teams will meet again in the MLC 2026 Eliminator on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Oakland Coliseum.
What was the final score of the MINY vs WAF 29th Match?
MI New York scored 187/8 (20 overs), while Washington Freedom chased it down with 190/5 in 18.3 overs to win by five wickets.
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