The power-packed Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 concluded on July 31, with MI New York (MINY) emerging as champion of the inaugural season. The New York-based team performed brilliantly throughout the tournament and defeated the eventual runner-ups, Seattle Orcas, in the summit clash to clinch the coveted? trophy.

The much-anticipated final of the maiden tournament saw SEO setting up a challenging target of 183/9 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first by MINY. Quinton de Kock was the star of the innings for the Seattle-based side, smashing 87 runs off just 52 deliveries. Shubham Ranjane‘s quick 29 off 16 balls and Dwaine Pretorius‘ explosive 21 off 7 balls further bolstered their total. Trent Boult and Rashid Khan were the standout bowlers for MINY, each claiming three wickets to contain the Orcas’ batters.

In reply, MINY showed their mettle and demonstrated remarkable batting prowess. Nicholas Pooran played an extraordinary knock, scoring a breathtaking 137 runs off only 55 balls, comprising ten fours and a staggering thirteen sixes. His sensational batting single-handedly steered New York to a con??vinc?ing victory. They reached the target in just 16 overs. Pooran was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his sensational knock.

The 27-year-old also finished as the leading run-scorer of MLC 2023. He e??ven achieved many ??other milestones in the inaugural event.

On that note, let’s review the complete records and stats of the maiden MLC tournament.

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Stats and Records of MLC 2023:

• Leading run-scorer: Nicholas Pooran (388 runs)
• Leading wicket-taker: Trent Boult (22 Wickets)
• Highest strike rate (minimum 100 runs): Heinrich Klaasen (197.47 strike rate)
• Highest batting average (minimum five innings): Andre Russell (68.66)
• Most Valuable Player of the Season: Nicholas Pooran
• Most half-centuries in the season: Quinton de Kock (3 fifties)
• Fastest half-century in MLC 2023: Nicholas Pooran (16 balls)
• Fastest century in MLC 2023: Nicholas Pooran (40 balls)
• Most fours in the season: Quinton de Kock (26 fours)
• Most sixes in the season: Nicholas Pooran (34 sixes)
• Most catches in the season (fielder): Heinrich Klaasen (9 catches)
• Most sixes in an innings: Nicholas Pooran (13)
• Best bowling figures in an innings: Saurabh Netravalkar (6/9)
• Best Economy Rate (minimum 20 overs): Imad Wasim (6.33)
• Most dismissals by a wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock (9 dismissals)
• Highest team total: San Francisco Unicorns (215/5)
• Lowest team total: Los Angeles Knight Riders (50 all-out)
• Player of the Tournament: Cameron Gannon (11 wickets at 7.39)

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MI New York (MINY) emerged victorious against the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the Challenger of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 and booked their spot into the final of the inaugural event. Meanwhile, TSK were eliminated, an??d their campaign ended with the loss.

Asked to bat first, TSK’s top order struggled to find momentum. Although Devon Conway contributed with valuable 38 runs, the other batters failed to capitalize on the start. However, Milind Kumar‘s 37 and David Miller‘s quick 17 runs provided some impetus to the Texas-based team and helped them reach a fighting total of 158 runs in the 20 overs. Trent Boult w?as the pick of the bowlers for MINY, claiming an impressive 4-wicket haul and conceding just 24 runs in his quota of four overs.

In reply, MINY showed their mettle and composure during the run chase. Shayan Jahangir set the tone with a blistering 36 runs off just 18 deliveries. Despite a few hiccups in the middle overs, Dewald Brevis steadied the ship with a well-crafted 41 runs off 33 balls for the eventua??l winne??rs.

Tim David‘s quickfire 33 runs off just 20 balls in the end ultimately sealed the game for MINY, guiding the New York-based franchise to reach the set target in 19 overs for the loss of four wickets. Daniel Sams and Calvin Savage took one wicket each for TSK but couldn’t prevent the defeat.

Kieron Pollard pokes fun at Dwayne Bravo:

Following the win, MINY skipper Kieron Pollard was seen hilariously teasing his old friend and TSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. It is worth mentioning that Pollard and Bravo have played together for the West Indies team at international level in the past and share a great bond with each other. The duo is even fam???ous for their funny banters on and off the field.

Something similar happened after Pollard’s team eliminated TSK from the final race when the MINY skipper poked fun at Bravo with a ‘fly back home’ gesture. Pollard kept taunting Bravo with aroplane hand moments while Bravo smiled and bowed down to his compatriot. The two friends later hugged each other with broad smiles on their faces.

Here’s the video:

Fantastic. Bravo did the same thing to Pollard after dismissing him in the IPL 2012 Eliminator in Delhi pic.twitter.com/bIJWg3A6xt

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) July 29, 2023

MINY will now face Seattle Orcas (SEO) in the final of MLLC 2023 ??at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dall?as on Sunday (July 30).

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In a thrilling encounter at Grand Prairie Stadium, MI New York (MINY) emerge??d victorious against the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the Challenger match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023. With the victory, MINY also secured final berth where they will face Seattle Orcas on Sunday (July 30).

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Opting to bowl first, New York’s decision paid off well as they managed to restrict Super Kings to a total of 158 runs. TSK’ innings started with a slow pace, and their opener Faf du Plessis struggled to get going, sc??oring only 6 runs off 9 balls.

Devon Conway was the standout performer for TSK, contributing 38 runs off 35 deliveries. Other notable contributions came from Milind Kumar (37 runs off 34 balls) and David Miller (17 runs o??ff 10 balls). However, the team faced constant pressure from the New York bowlers.

Trent Boult was the pick of the bowlers for the Nicholas Pooran-led side, displaying a sensational spell of fast bowling. He claimed a sensational four-wicket haul, conceding only 24 runs in his four overs. Rashid Khan and Tim David also made significant contributions, wit??h Rashid taking one wicket and Tim picking up two wickets ?in just one over.

Dewald Brevis, Tim David provide late firework to steer MINY to final

Chasing a target of 159 runs, MINY began their innings aggressively. Shayan Jahangir provided an explosive start, scoring 36 runs off 18 balls. Although Slade van Staden and Nicholas Pooran had a relatively quiet outing, Dewald Brevis played a vital innings of 41 ??runs off 33 balls to stea??dy the chase.

Tim (33 runs off 20 balls) and David Wiese (19 runs off 11 balls) accelerated the innings further, helping MI New York reach the target comfortably with an over to spare. For the Super Kings, Daniel Sams and Rusty Theron were among the wicket-takers, both claiming one wicket each. However, their efforts were not enough to defend the target as New York’s batters proved to be too strong on the day.

Boult’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award for his game-changing contribution, which played a pivotal role in New York’s success.

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In a thrilling encounter at Grand Prairie Stadium, MI New York emerged victorious in the Eliminator, defeating Washington Freedom by 16 runs and booked thei?r place in the Challenger of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023.

Batting first, New York started steadily, but they lost early wickets. Shayan Jahangir (25 runs off 27 balls) and Monank Patel (5 runs of??f 10 balls) struggled to get going, and th?e dangerous Nicholas Pooran (1 run off 10 balls) fell cheaply.

Bravis leads New York to respectable total

However, Dewald Brevis played a remarkable innings, smashing a tremendous 57 runs off 41 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. Tim David (23 runs off 12 balls) and Steven Taylor (15 runs off 12 balls) contributed with valuable runs down the order. Thanks to their efforts, MI New York posted a competitive total of 141/7 in th??eir allotted 20 overs.

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The Washington Freedom bowlers put up a spirited performance, with Saurabh Netravalkar (2 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs) and Akeal Hosein (1 wicket for 24 runs in 3 overs) being the standout performers. Marco Jansen (1 wicket for 12 runs in 4 overs) and Justin Dill (1 wicket for 25 runs in 4 overs) also picked up crucial?? wickets.

Chasing 142 for victory, Washington Freedom struggled from the start. Despite contributions from Andries Gous (24 runs off 25 balls) a?nd Jansen (28 runs off 18 ??balls), the team kept losing wickets at regular intervals.

Boult wreaks havoc with a 4-fer

Trent Boult was the chief destructor for MI New York, wreaking havoc with a brilliant spell of bowling. He finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 20 runs in his 4 overs and played a crucial role in? restricting the opposition.

Nosthush Kenjige (2 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs) and David Wiese (1 wicket for 25 runs in 4 overs) also made significant contributions to keep the pressure on the batting side. Washington Freedom managed to score only 125/9 in their 20 overs, fal?ling short of the ?target by 16 runs.

Brevis was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding innings that set the foundation for MI New York’s triumph. The Kieron Pollard-led side will now face the winner of Qualifier (1 v 2) in the Challenger, scheduled to take place on Friday (July 28).

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The inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 has reached its thrilling cl?imax, with only four games remaining in the competition. The league has witnessed some intense cricketing action, and now, four formidable teams have advanced to the playoffs stage, vying for the prestigious MLC title.

The four teams that have secured their spots in the playoffs are the Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, Washington Freedom, and MI New York. These franchises have shown exceptional talent and determination throughout the league, earning their?????????????????????????? place in the knockout stage.

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The playoffs will be an electrifying affair, with each team eager to make th??eir mark and claim the championship glory. The tournament format for the playoffs comprises two key fixtures: t?he Qualifier and the Eliminator.

The Qualifier will witness a high-stakes clash between the top two teams in the points table, namely the Seattle Orcas and the Texas Super Kings. Both teams have consistently displayed their dominance and prowess, making this encounter a highly anticipated one. The wi??nner of the Qualifier will secure a direct ticket to the MLC final, putting them one step away from lifting the coveted trophy.

Meanwhile, the team that faces defeat in the Qualifier will have another opportunity to ??????????????????????????redeem themselves. They will enter ?the Challenger, where they will meet the victor of the Eliminator.

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The Eliminator, on the other ??hand, will wit?ness a fierce battle between the Washington Freedom and MI New York. Both teams have shown tremendous fighting spirit, and this knockout fixture will determine which team will continue their quest for the championship and which will bow out of the tournament.

Schedule for the MLC 2023 Playoffs:

• July 27 �?Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings (Qualifier), Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas �?12:30 am GMT/ 7:30 pm LOCAL/ 6:00 am IST (July 28)
  Washington Freedom vs MI New York (Eliminator), Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas �?08:30 pm GMT/ 3:30 pm LOCAL/ 2:00 am IST (July 28)
• July 28 �?Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator (Challenger), Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas �?12:30 am GMT/ 7:30 pm LOCAL/ 6:00 am IST (July 29)
• July 30 �?Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Challenger (Final), Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas �?12:30 am GMT/ 7:30 pm LOCAL/ 6:00 am IST (July 31)

TV channels and Live streaming details:

• India: Sports 18; Jio Cinema
• Australia: Fox Sports
• United Kingdom: BT Sports
• USA: Willow TV
• South Africa: SuperSport
• New Zealand: Sky NZ
• Pakistan: A Sports
• Caribbean: Sports Max

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The 15th match of the exhilarating Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 tournament showcased an intense battle between MI New York and Seattle Orcas on Tuesday at Church Street Park in Morrisville. The clash turned out to be a na?il-biting thriller, leaving the spectators on the edge?? of their seats.

In a high-scoring contest, both Seattle and New York exhibited exceptional batting prowess, with both sides smashing scores exceeding 190. Ultimately, it was the Seattle who clinched a sensatio??nal 2-wicket v?ictory. The standout performer of the game was South African star Heinrich Klaase, who remained unbeaten and blazed an extraordinary century. Klaasen’s unbeaten 110 played a pivotal role in Seattle successfully chasing down the formidable target of 195 with just four balls to spare, a feat that left the crowd in awe.

However, it wasn’t just the Klaasen who stole the spotlight during this electrifying match. MI New York’s skipper, Kieron Pollard, alongside wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran, demonstrated exceptional batting prowess as well. The duo’s quick-fire partnership of 67 runs for the fourth wicket gave their team a competitive edge.

It was during this partnership that Pollard, the former West Indies captain, showcased his unparalleled power by hitting a jaw-dropping 110-metre-long six, the biggest six of the MLC 2023 season thus far. The incredible moment unfolded in the 12th over bowled by Seattle Orcas’ Cameron Gannon.

Gannon delivere??d a slower-one short ball outside the off-stump, presenting an opportunity to the dynamic Pollard. Displaying incredible timing and brute force, the Trinidadian cleared his front leg and smashed the ball over mid-wicket, sending it soaring an astounding 110 meters.

The colossal six left fans and players alike astonished, with the moment quickly gaining attention on social media. Cricket enthusiasts from around the world took to social media to praise Pollard’s exceptional display of power-hitting.

Here is the video:

ONE HUNDRED… AND TEN METERS!😱

Kieron Pollard with the BIGGEST SIX of #MajorLeagueCricket!

1�?�?�?3�?(11.2) pic.twitter.com/QGvQ2j2Lvs

— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 25, 2023

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In an electrifying display of fast bowling, Wayne Parnell, the captain of Seattle Orcas, wreaked havoc by securing a remarkable 5-wicket haul in the 10th match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023. Facing off against the Texas Super Kings at Church Street Park in Morrisville on Friday, t??he Orcas emerged vic?torious with a dominant performance, first bundling out Texas for a mere 127 runs and then chasing down the target in just 16 overs with 8 wicket??s in hand.

Parnell’s devastating bowling performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, as he consistently troubled the Texas batters, conceding a mere 20 runs in his four-over spell, which also marked the first five-wicket haul of the tournament, showcasing Parnell’s prowess as a bowler.

The defining moment of Parnell’s brilliance came in the 8th over of Texas’ innings when he struck twice, removing two key batters in a single over. With a classic left-arm delivery, Parnell shattered the stumps of the dangerous David Miller on the very first ball of the over. Using his experience and skills, Parnell executed a well-disguised cutter that dece?ived Miller and sent his off?-stump cartwheeling.

Shortly after, Milind Kumar attempted an ambitious shot, trying to clear the square l??eg boundary off a short delivery from Parnell. However, the timing was amiss, and the ball nestled safely into the hands of a well-positioned fielder.

Here is the video:

WAYNE PARNELL'S GONE DANCING!🕺

Wayne Parnell ⚡️STRIKES⚡️TWICE in just h?is SECOND over for his THIRD WICKET!

4�?�?5�?(7.4) pic.twitter.com/Stfz2xaK6W

— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 21, 2023

Parnell’s fiery display left the Super Kings reeling, restricting them to a meager total of 127 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Dwayne Bravo was the lone fighter for Texas, managing to score 39 runs before becoming Parnell’s victim as well.

With a modest target in front of them, the Seattle batters showed no mercy. Opener Quinton de Kock was on a rampage, hammering a blistering fifty off just 36 balls, including three fours and an equal number of sixes. De Kock’s aggressive batting set the tone for the Orcas’ chase. Heinrich Klaasen re??mained steady and unbeaten at 42, ?guiding Seattle to a comfortable victory with 8 wickets in hand and 4 overs to spare.

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In what promises to be an exhilarating encounter, the Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings are set to lock horns in the 10th game of the Major League Cricket (MLC 2023) tournament on July 21. The match will ta??ke place at the Church Street Park Ground in Morrisville, North Carolina, and is scheduled to commence at 3 AM IST (July 22).

Currently ranked second in the points t??able, the? Seattle Orcas have been a force to be reckoned with in MLC 2023. Boasting a healthy net run-rate (NRR) of 1.043, the Orcas have been on an impressive winning streak, recording two back-to-back victories. So far, they remain undefeated in the tournament, showcasing exceptional all-round cricket skills and determination. With the desire to maintain their winning momentum, the Orcas are determined to cement their position at the top of the table.

On the other hand, the Texas Super Kings are currently leading the pack as the table toppers in MLC 2023. They have been in formidable form, securing two wins out of three matches played so far. With a strong NRR of 1.333, the Super Ki?ngs will enter the clash against the Orcas with confidence and determination to retain their top spot in the tournament standings.

Pitch report:

The Church Street Park Ground in Morrisville is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. As this will be the first match of the tournament at this venue, the teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first. By doing so, they hope to gain crucial insights into the surface conditions, enabling? them to formulate better strategies.

Probable Playing XI:

Seattle Orcas: Quinton de K??ock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shimron Hetmyer, Heinrich Klaasen, Imad Wasim, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shubham Ranjane, Cameron Gannon, Wayne Parnell (c), Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye.

Texas Super Kings: Devon Conway (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Lahiru Milantha, David Miller, Milind Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Calvin Savag?e, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Mo??hsin, Rusty Theron.

Dream11 Prediction:

• Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock
• Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, David Miller, Faf du Plessis
• All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Imad Wasim (vc), Daniel Sams, Dwayne Bravo
• Bowler: Andre Tye

Squads:

Seattle Orcas: Quinton de Kock(w), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaasen, ??Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Ranjane, Imad Wasim, Cameron Gannon, Wayne Parnell(c), Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye, Hayden Walsh, Angelo Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Dwaine Pretorius, Nisarg Patel, Phani Simhadri, Matthew Tromp, Aaron Jones

Texas Super Kings: Devon Conway(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Cody Chetty, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Mil??ind Kumar,?? Mohammad Mohsin, Rusty Theron, Zia-ul-Haq, Calvin Savage , Cameron Stevenson, Lahiru Milantha, Imran Tahir, Sami Aslam, Daniel Sams, Gerald Coetzee, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Zia Shahzad

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Washington Freedom (WAF) faced Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in the ninth match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 at Church Street Park in Morrisville. The match saw LAKR su?ffer their fourth consecutive loss in the ina??ugural event as they lost the contest by six wickets.

Asked to bat first, LAKR got off to a slow start and lost opener Jason Roy in the third over. Following the dismissal of Roy, the Los Angeles-based team kept losing wickets at regular intervals until Rilee Rossouw stepped in and scored valuable 41 runs off just 30 balls. However, it was Andre Russell who turned the game on its head with a breathtaking display of power hitt?ing. Russell?? smashed a scintillating 70 runs off just 37 deliveries, including six fours and as many sixes. The explosive innings by the all-rounder powered LAKR to a competitive total of 175/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Moises Henriques was the standout bowler for WAF, taking three wickets for 26 runs in his three overs. Meanwhile, Marco Jansen chipped in with two scalps as well.

In response, WAF top-order batters came out firing on all cylinders, with Matthew Short and Andries Gous providing an explosive start to their team and scoring 43 and 40 runs, respectively. Gous was particularly impressive, smashing five boundaries and two sixes in his 15-ball blitz. Despite the rocket start, WAF suffered a few quick setbacks in the middle overs, with Sunil Narine picking the pri?ced wicket of Short off a brilliant delivery.

It all happened on the sixth ball of the 13th over when Narine produced an off-spin delivery to Short, which the latter failed to read completely and tried to defend. The red leather ultimately deceived him to crash i??nto the stumps. The magical delivery from the LAKR captain left the ??Washington batter clueless as he took a moment to walk back to the pavilion.

Here’s the video:

Only a B?EAUTY 😍like this could get Matthew Short out to?day!

WHAT A BALL by Sunil Narine!👏 pic.twitter.com/VZdnhvCd8i

— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 21, 2023

Coming back to the match, Obus Pienaar‘s valuable cameo of 26 runs towards the end helped WAF reach the target in just 18.1 overs. Although LAKR lost the contest, Russell’s extraordinary performance with the bat earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

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