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India.com
23-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
5 Breakout MLC Stars Who Could Spark Bidding Wars In IPL Mini Auctions
photoDetails english 2935727 Updated:Jul 23, 2025, 05:00 PM IST A Bright Future For MLC Talent 1 / 8 MI New York's victory in MLC 2025, fueled by talents like Rushil Ugarkar and Monank Patel, underscores the league's growing quality. The success of these players bodes well for the future of cricket in the USA. We eagerly await their next chapter in the cricketing world. Here is a look at 5 such stars - Rushil Ugarkar 2 / 8 A true revelation for MLC 2025 champions MI New York. Ugarkar, previously a benchwarmer, became the Player of the Match in the final. He defended 12 runs in the tense last over, showcasing incredible composure and skill. His two crucial wickets in the final sealed the title for MINY. Donovan Ferreira 3 / 8 Donovan Ferreira, representing Texas Super Kings, proved his explosive batting prowess. He famously smashed 28 runs in a single over during a rain-affected match, turning the tide for his team. His quickfire innings throughout the tournament highlighted his ability to dominate with the bat. If Delhi decide to not retain him he can be the one in wishlist for many franchises Matt Short 4 / 8 San Francisco Unicorns' Matt Short was a consistent all-round performer. He played a key role in his team's strong run to the playoffs with both bat and bowl. Finn Allen 5 / 8 Finn Allen set the MLC 2025 season alight with a sensational 151 off just 51 balls in the opening match. This included the fastest century in league history (34 balls) and a record 19 sixes in an innings. His fearless hitting made him one of the tournament's most exciting batters. Monank Patel 6 / 8 American star Monank Patel emerged as the "2025 Royal Leading Run Scorer" for MLC champions MI New York. He amassed 478 runs at an impressive strike rate of 142.26, including four fifties. His composed 93 was the highest individual score by an American player in MLC history. Impact on Upcoming Mini-Auctions 7 / 8 These breakout stars have firmly put themselves on the radar of T20 franchises worldwide. Their diverse skill sets and match-winning abilities make them highly desirable assets. Expect intense bidding wars as teams look to bolster their squads with these proven performers. 5 Breakout MLC Performers Eyeing Mini-Auction Glory 8 / 8 The Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season delivered thrilling action, culminating in MI New York's triumphant victory. Beyond the team success, several individual talents shone brightly. Their standout performances could ignite fierce bidding wars in upcoming mini-auctions.
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First Post
14-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
MI New York crowned MLC 2025 champions; Mumbai Indians' global domination continues
MI New York defeated Washington Freedom by 5 runs to win the MLC 2025 title. Quinton de Kock starred with a match-winning 77 as MI family won its 13th global trophy. read more MI New York were crowned champions of MLC 2025 after beating Washington Freedom by 5 runs. Image: X/MINY The Mumbai Indians family has done it again as MI New York won their second Major League Cricket (MLC) title by beating Washington Freedom in a close final by just 5 runs at the Grand Prairie Stadium. Quinton de Kock was the star of the night as he smashed a brilliant 77 runs from 46 balls, including six fours and four sixes, to help MI New York post a solid 180/7 in their 20 overs. He was well supported by Monank Patel (28) and captain Nicholas Pooran (21) as the team built two important partnerships. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In reply, Washington Freedom fought hard with a superb 70 off 41 balls from New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and a strong unbeaten 48 from Glenn Phillips, but they could only manage 175/5. MI's bowlers kept things tight in the end, making sure the trophy stayed in the MI camp. This win marks Mumbai Indians' 13th major trophy across the globe, and it's their third title in 2025 alone. Earlier this year, MI Cape Town won the SA20 and the Mumbai Indians Women lifted the WPL 2025 trophy. All trophies won by Mumbai Indians across teams Indian Premier League (IPL) - Mumbai Indians Men 2013 2015 2017 2019 2020 Champions League T20 - Mumbai Indians Men 2011 2013 Women's Premier League (WPL) - Mumbai Indians Women 2023 2025 International League T20 (ILT20) - MI Emirates 2024 South Africa T20 League (SA20) - MI Cape Town 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) - MI New York 2023 2025
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
MLC 2025 Final: MI New York claim second title after thrilling win over Washington Freedom
MI New York held its nerve in a tense finish to defeat Washington Freedom by five runs and claim its second Major League Cricket (MLC) title at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 14, 2025. After being put in to bat, MI New York got off to a strong start, thanks to a brisk opening stand between Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock. Monank scored a steady 28 off 22 balls, while De Kock provided the early impetus with a fluent 77 from just 46 deliveries. Rushil's title-winning last over 🎯🔥 — MI New York (@MINYCricket) July 14, 2025 Middle-order contributions from Tajinder Singh (14 off 9) and captain Nicholas Pooran (21 off 16) helped MI New York post a competitive total of 180. Washington Freedom's Lockie Ferguson led the bowling effort with an impressive 3-wicket haul. He was supported by Saurabh Netravalkar, Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, and Ian Holland, who chipped in with a wicket each. Washington Freedom's chase began on a disastrous note, losing both openers — Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous — for ducks in the opening overs. But Rachin Ravindra steadied the innings with a superb 70 off 41 balls, keeping the Freedom in the hunt. Glenn Phillips then anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 34 balls, taking the game deep. However, the turning point came in the final over when Maxwell fell for 15, leaving Freedom needing 12 off the last six balls. MI New York's bowlers held firm to close out a narrow five-run win.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: MLC 2025 Qualifier 2 live streaming, TV schedule and weather update
The Texas Super Kings and MI New York face each other in the high-stakes Qualifier 2 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) on Friday, July 11. The match will take place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. Texas Super Kings will face MI New York in Qualifier 2 of MLC(Unsplash) This comes after New Zealand pacer Trent Boult turned hero, both with the bat and ball, as he guided MI New York to a dramatic victory by two wickets against San Francisco Unicorns in a rain-affected MLC eliminator on Thursday. Prior to this, the rains played spoilsport during the Qualifier 1 match of the league between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings. The game was later abandoned without a ball being bowled, while superior position on the points table in the group stage helped Washington Freedom qualify as the first finalists of MLC season this year. The Texas Super Kings will now take on MI New York in Qualifier 2 and the winner will get to face Washington Freedom in the final match of the tournament on Sunday, July 13. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Team members According to ESPN, the MI New York includes Nicholas Pooran (captain), Sunny Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Fabian Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock, Ehsan Adil, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Tajinder Singh and Rushil Ugarkar. On the other hand, Texas Super Kings has Faf du Plessis (captain), Nandre Burger, Devon Conway, Donovan Ferreira, Akeal Hosein, Milind Kumar, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Mohsin, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Noor Ahmad, Smit Patel, Shubham Ranjane, Calvin Savage, Joshua Tromp, Stephen Wiig and Zia-ul-Haq. Players to watch out for Faf du Plessis is currently the leading run scorer in the tournament, having made 409 runs in 10 matches at an average of 51.13. He remains closely followed by Monank Patel, who has made 401 runs in 11 matches at an average of 36.45. Also Read: MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns MLC 2025 highlights: How Trent Boult helped MI win 2-wicket thriller In terms of bowling, Texas Super Kings' Adam Milne would be looking forward to reaching the top of the table after bagging 14 wickets in just six matches at an average of 8.5. Currently, he is placed third, only behind Xavier Bartlett (18) and Haris Rauf (17). Pitch report The pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium has witnessed several high-scoring, with teams managing to cross the 200-run mark. Going by the trend, batters are expected to dominate the game. Head-to-head record As per ESPN, the Texas Super Kings have won four of their last five games against MI New York, while the remaining one match was abandoned. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Where to watch? Fans can catch Friday's game live on NBC Sports Bay Area and live stream the match via Willow TV or Fubo. Weather prediction The weather in Texas is expected to remain partly cloudy, with chances of rain. FAQs Where can I watch Texas Super Kings vs MI New York? The match will be held on Friday, July 11 (local time). In the US, fans can watch it on NBC Sports Bay Area as well as via Willow TV or Fubo. Who is the owner of MI New York? MI New York is owned by Indiawin Sports, which is behind Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Who owns the Texas Super Kings? It is co-owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket, Ross Perot Jr and Anurag Jain.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
San Francisco Unicorns vs. MI New York MLC 2025 Eliminator: Live Streaming, TV Schedule and Weather Forecast
The Eliminator match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 will see San Francisco Unicorns (SF) take on the MI New York (NY) on Wednesday, July 9. The two teams will be teeing off at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. With a place in the Challenger round at stake, both sides will be aiming to bring their A-game in this knockout clash. MLC 2025: MI New York will face San Francisco Unicorns(Unsplash) San Francisco vs MI New York: Probable playing XIs The MI New York squad, according to Crictracker, is likely to feature Monank Patel as the wicketkeeper and Nicholas Pooran as the captain who will be supported by players like Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Dhillon, Fabian Allen, Delano Potgieter, Sunny Patel, Heath Richards, Nosthush Kenjige, Tristan Luus, and Kunwarjeet Singh. On the other hand, the San Francisco Unicorns would be led by captain Matthew Short, with Finn Allen serving as the wicketkeeper. Their lineup includes Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Hammad Azam, Xavier Bartlett, Karima Gore, Brody Couch, and Ben Lister, forming a well-rounded and competitive team. Players to watch out for in the MLC eliminator Monank Patel (MI New York): Patel is riding the 368 runs scored off 10 innings at an average of 36.80. Finn Allen (SF Unicorns): The opener from New Zealand is the subject of many headlines for his 51-ball 151 run innings he made earlier in the season. Haris Rauf (SF Unicorns): Rauf, having already taken 17 wickets in 8 matches, is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and will be crucial during the middle overs. MI New York vs San Francisco: Pitch report The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium has consistently been high-scoring with teams regularly crossing the 200-run mark. Batters are expected to dominate, spinners may struggle and fast bowlers could likely find some help with the new ball. Head-to-head record The San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York have so far played three matches in total and the Unicorns have maintained a clean slate against MI in these previous encounters, reported ESPN. San Francisco vs MI New York match prediction At the Dallas' Grand Prairie, teams bowling first have generally held the advantage. If MI New York bowls first and manages to restrict San Francisco Unicorns to a total below 200, the Crictracker report added, they will likely hold the upper hand in the match. However, if the Unicorns bowl first, they have the firepower in their batting lineup, particularly with Finn Allen and Matthew Short at the top, to successfully chase down even a challenging target. Also Read: Faf du Plessis creates history in MLC 2025, breaks Virat Kohli's all-time T20 record as captain Where to watch San Francisco vs MI New York live? The match will be held in Dallas on Wednesday, July 9 (local time) and in the US it will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area or can be streamed via Willow TV or on Fubo. In the UK and Ireland, the match will be available to watch on Premier Sports and on 7plus Sport in Australia and New Zealand. MI New York vs San Francisco: Weather prediction The weather in Dallas is expected to remain partly cloudy with minimal chances of rain. The temperature is likely to hover around 28 to 32 degree Celcius and humidity levels will be at about 60 per cent. Wind conditions could be of slight advantage for pacers early in the game, stated Crictracker. FAQs Where can I watch San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York? The match will be held in Dallas on Wednesday, July 9 (local time) and in the US it will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area or can be streamed via Willow TV or on Fubo. Who owns the San Francisco Unicorns? The franchise is owned by Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan, prominent Silicon Valley investors and co-founders of with additional backing from investors like Kunal Nayyar. Who is the owner of MI New York? MI New York is owned by Indiawin Sports, the same entity behind Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
