Washington Freedom's aim for maiden title  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Saurabh Netravalkar has odds of 3.40 to be Washington’s best bowler 
• Trent Boult has odds of 3.10 to be MI New York’s best bowler
• Washington Freedom has odds of 1.90 to hit the most sixes in the game 
• MI New York has odds of 2.01 to hit the most sixes in the game 

MATCH PREVIEW    

It is the title decider in the Major League Cricket 2025. Washington Freedom, who have been in excellent form, will aim for their maiden title as they take on MI New York in this game. Washington Freedom earned a direct entry into the final after their Qualifier game was abandoned due to rain. They have won the last four games against MI New York and shall start this game with higher odds. MI New York has picked up form at the right time after struggling earlier in the season. They knocked out the Texas Super Kings in the Challenger and shall look to build on the momentum. It is a high-stakes battle, and we expect to see a close contest. 

Washington Freedom Preview     

Glenn Maxwell’s team has enjoyed a phenomenal run this season. They topped the points table in the league stage with eight wins in 10 games. Their Qualifier game against the Texas Super Kings was abandoned due to rain, and they made it to the final by finishing on the points table. They have an excellent record against MI New York and shall start this game ahead on cricket betting sites. Maxwell wants clinical performance from his players to secure the title for the first time. 

Mitchell Owen has been in good form with more than 300 runs this season. He must deliver a good start with Rachin Ravindra. The middle order is formidable, and the team expects partnerships between Andries Gous, Glenn Maxwell, and Mark Chapman. Glenn Phillips and Mukhtar Ahmed are good finishers, and the team expects a strong show from them.  

Saurabh Netravalkar is the strike bowler in the team, and he will look to make early inroads into the MI New York batting lineup alongside Maxwell. Jack Edwards and Mitchell Owen must bowl tight lines in the middle overs as MI New York has a strong batting lineup. Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Ian Holland add variety to the attack, making it strong. 

Expected Starting XI for Washington Freedom    

Glenn Maxwell (c), Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Jack Edwards, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar

MI New York Preview     

Nicholas Pooran’s team put up an excellent performance in the Challenger against the Texas Super Kings. Most cricket betting apps didn’t consider them favorites to win the game, but the side defied them, winning by 7 wickets. Pooran would know about the tough task they have at hand in this game and expects a strong show from his players. 

Monank Patel batted well in the last game, and he will look to deliver a quick start in this game with Quinton de Kock. Pooran found his form in the last game, and this adds to the team’s batting strength. He will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Michael Bracewell and Kieron Pollard. Tajinder Dhillon and Kunwarjeet Singh will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order. 

Trent Boult and Nosthush Kenjige bowled well in the last game, and the team expects the pair to strike early and put the team in a strong position. Rushil Ugarkar has been consistent, and he will look to keep the scoring rate in check in the middle overs along with Tristan Luus. Kieron Pollard and Tajinder Dhillon will look to do well in the supporting role. 

Expected Starting XI for MI New York     

Nicholas Pooran (c), Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Kunwarjeet Singh, Tajinder Dhillon, Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Tristan Luus, Trent Boult, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar

TOSS: To Bowl First     

In the last seven games, the team chasing the score has won the game five times at this venue. We expect a challenging surface at the start of the game, where the ball will move. The batting conditions will improve in the second innings. The side winning the toss would look to capitalize on the conditions by bowling first. 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS     

There are predictions for overcast skies over Dallas. The batting conditions will be challenging in this game. However, the ball will come onto the bat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes on the rise. The side batting first would have to score 180 runs or more to feel comfortable here.  

OUR PREDICTION     

The MI New York has done well in the last three games and has ironed out some of their problems. However, the batting lineup has been inconsistent, and it poses a major problem for the team. They need a strong show from the top and middle order to win this game. Washington Freedom has all bases covered. Their batsmen are in good form, and the team has depth in the bowling attack. It is a high-pressure contest, but we expect Washington Freedom to start as the favorites in this game.  

Our prediction is for Washington Freedom to win