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Grand Prairie Stadium buzzed with excitement on June 23, 2025, hosting a Major League Cricket (MLC) doubleheader. The spotlight fell on a high-stakes clash between Texas Super Kings (TSK) and Washington Freedom. With a fresh pitch under scrutiny, Washington Freedom won the toss and opted to bowl, confident in chasing under the Texas lights.

TSK, playing at home and stinging from a recent loss, came out swinging. Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front, unleashing a blistering 69 runs off just 31 balls, peppering the stands with monstrous hits.

The momentum carried through as Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, and Shubham Ranjane kept the scoreboard ticking, powering TSK to an imposing 220/6 in their 20 overs.

The home crowd roared, sensing a commanding total.

Washington Freedom’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with every bowler taking a pounding. TSK’s batting firepower had set a daunting challenge, and the visitors needed something extraordinary to keep their chase alive.

Enter Mitchell Owen, the Freedom’s bowling hero who turned batter extraordinaire. After a stellar bowling spell where he claimed 3 wickets, supported by Glenn Maxwell’s 2, Owen stepped up with the bat. Alongside Andries Gous, he tore into TSK’s bowling attack, smashing 89 runs while Gous contributed a scintillating 80. The pair’s explosive partnership kept Freedom in the hunt, turning the game into a nail-biter.

As the tension peaked, Glenn Phillips sealed the deal with a rapid 12 runs off just 4 balls, guiding Washington Freedom to a historic 221/3 in 19.4 overs—the highest successful chase in MLC history. The stadium fell silent as TSK’s hopes crumbled, while Freedom celebrated a monumental victory.

This win propelled Washington Freedom to second place on the points table, showcasing their depth and resilience. For TSK, the loss was a wake-up call. With their playoff hopes on the line, they’ll need to regroup and rediscover their winning form to stay in the race.

The Grand Prairie thriller will be remembered as a classic, where Washington Freedom’s fearless chase outshone TSK’s explosive batting under the Texas stars.

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