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MI New York had one of the most amazing comebacks in franchise T20 history. After losing six of their first seven games this season. They won the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title with a five-run win over reigning champions Washington Freedom at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Freedom was chasing 181 and required 12 runs from the last over. Which was bowled by Rushil Ugarkar, 22, with captain Glenn Maxwell and a composed Glenn Phillips at the crease. After Maxwell hit a single off the first ball, Phillips hit another one. Then Maxwell missed the third ball with a strong swipe. Maxwell tried to slog over midwicket with 10 needed off 3. But mistimed the ball high over long-on, where Michael Bracewell caught it. Freedom needed 10 runs off the last ball as new hitter Obus Pienaar swung and did not work at the fifth delivery, finally capping MINY's incredible comeback. Freedom's run-chase got off to a terrible start. When they lost Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous to Trent Boult in the first over and were struggling at 0 for 2 before Rachin Ravindra and Jack Edwards' 84-run partnership steadied the innings. With 70 off 41 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, Ravindra led the way, while Edwards added 33 off 22. In the ninth over, Edwards was caught at long-on by Nosthush Kenjige, ending the partnership. MI New York Ravindra and Glenn Phillips (48 not out) added 46 more runs. But MINY took back control as Ravindra was dismissed by Rushil Ugarkar in the 16th over. After slicing a wide slower ball to extra cover. Boult let up just 12 runs in the 19th over. Leaving 12 needed from the final over, in which a composed Ugarkar easily defended the runs. Phillips kept Washington in the chase with two sixes off Tristan Luus in the 18th over. Earlier in the day, Quinton de Kock formed a 72-run opening partnership with Monank Patel, who hit 28 off 22 balls before mistiming a Lockie Ferguson delivery to cover. Kock top-scored with a fluid 46-ball 77 that included six four

RCB vs GT: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) square off in Match 14 of the season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, April 2, as the IPL 2025 action heats up. In front of their fervent home audience, RCB will be excited to ride the wave of excitement in their first home game of the season. RCB vs GT IPL 2025 Schedule Date: Wednesday, April 2 Time: 7:30 pm IST Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru RCB enters this match having won successive games. They defeated the Chennai Super Kings by a commanding 50 runs after chasing down 175 against the Kolkata Knight Riders in just 16.2 overs. Their supremacy in both categories is reflected in their net run rate, which puts them atop the points table. Conversely, GT has had a mixed start. A decisive 36-run victory over the Mumbai Indians followed a close loss to Punjab Kings in a 243-run chase. Their bowling team appeared to be clicking in their most recent game, and their hitting has been excellent. RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record RCB and GT have played each other five times in their short history, with RCB having a slim advantage with three victories to GT's two. This match adds a new chapter to their growing rivalry, as both teams will have updated cores in 2025. RCB vs GT Pitch and Conditions The Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batter's dream because of its small boundaries, fast outfield, and generally level surface. Although they might still find some purchase, bowlers who can change up their pace or hit the deck hard should anticipate another high-scoring match. Teams have historically liked chasing here, particularly in the dark. RCB vs GT Prediction: Who will Win? RCB will begin as slight favorites because of their recent success and the excitement surrounding their homecoming. Their bowling attack is performing well, and their top order is stable. Nevertheless, if Rashid Khan works his magic with the ball and their power hitters click, GT has the means to pull off an upset. Both RC