In a thrilling encounter at the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell lost his wicket to Afghanistan‘s Rashid Khan, trying a rash shot on a crucial game point. The match between Washington Freedom and MI New York saw Rashid’s guile and deception prove too much for the usually reliable Steve Smith and Maxwell.
Glenn Maxwell’s aggression goes in vain
Maxwell, known for his antics on the pitch, creative shots, and aggressive batting, has won many accolades with this style of play. However, Maxwell could not execute it in front of Rashid at that particular moment.
Afghanistan’s legendary spinner delivered a masterclass in spin bowling, dismissing Washington Freedom’s skipper Smith and the destructive Maxwell. Bowling over the wicket, Rashid deceived Maxwell’s creative gameplay with a normal googly, which the Australian batter failed to read. The ball sneaked past Maxwell’s bat, crashing into the stumps and providing a crucial breakthrough for MI New York.
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Match summary
Washington Freedom secured a convincing 94-run victory over MI New York in their MLC encounter, booking their place in the playoffs. Batting first, Washington Freedom posted a challenging total of 182/5 in their 20 overs, with Travis Head and Andries Gous scoring half-centuries. Despite losing Maxwell to a brilliant delivery from Rashid, Rachin Ravindra’s late onslaught propelled Washington Freedom to a competitive score.
In reply, MI New York’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure, with only two batters reaching double digits. Jasdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for Washington Freedom, claiming 3/14 with his pace. The other pacers, Marco Jansen and Saurabh Netravalkar, also made crucial contributions, taking two wickets each.
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MI New York’s disappointing performance
MI New York’s batting lineup failed to fire, with only two batters reaching double digits. The top six batters managed scores of 0, 3, 4, 2, 4, and 4, which is unacceptable in a T20 chase. The pitch had some assistance for the fast bowlers, and Washington Freedom’s pacers took full advantage of it.
Washington Freedom’s all-round performance proved too much for MI New York, who struggled with both bat and ball. The victory secured Washington Freedom’s place in the playoffs and highlighted their potential to go all the way in the tournament.
