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Phillips, Owen Run Riot As Washington Freedom Set New Record With Historic MLC Chase

Debashis Sarangi

Mitchell Owen played a quick-fire cameo [Source: @WSHFreedom/X]Mitchell Owen played a quick-fire cameo [Source: @WSHFreedom/X]

In a remarkable achievement, Washington Freedom chased down a massive target of 214 runs, setting the record for the second-highest successful run-chase in the history of Major League Cricket. After Los Angeles Knight Riders posted a mammoth total of 213 runs, Washington Freedom got past the finish line on the final ball, riding on a valiant partnership between Glenn Phillips and Obus Pienaar. 

Owen, Maxwell, Phillips Ensure Washington's Historic Triumph

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Washington Freedom had an ordinary outing with the ball, as Andre Fletcher's blistering 60-ball 104 powered the Knight Riders to 213 for four in 20 overs. 

In response, Washington Freedom had a promising start to their innings, with Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous playing quick-fire cameos. 

Although skipper Glenn Maxwell missed a well-deserved fifty and departed for 42 runs, Glenn Phillips and Obus Pienaar teamed up for a fighting 59-run stand, eventually guiding the Freedom to glory. 

Thus, following their dramatic last-ball finish, Washington Freedom set the record for the second-highest successful run-chase in MLC history. 

Highest Successful Chases In MLC

  • 223/3 by Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings (Target- 221)
  • 214/5 by Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
  • 203/3 by MI New York vs Seattle Orcas (Target - 201)
  • 202/3 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings (Target- 199)
  • 189/8 by Washington Freedom vs MI New York

Thus, as mentioned above, Washington's recent chase against the Knight Riders is placed second, with the Glenn Maxwell-led outfit, coincidentally, claiming the first spot. 

This was Washington's fifth win this season, as they made their case stronger for an entry into the playoffs. On the contrary, Los Angeles Knight Riders are reeling at fifth place, having incurred five defeats in six outings.