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Best Bowling Figures In MLC History Ft. Washington Freedom Star Mitchell Owen

Kaushik Kashyap

Mitchell Owen for Washington Freedom. [Source - WSHFreedom/x.com]Mitchell Owen for Washington Freedom. [Source - WSHFreedom/x.com]

Major League Cricket (MLC) has seen some unforgettable spells with the ball, where bowlers have turned games on their own. From seasoned internationals to emerging talents, some unforgettable bowling performances have lit up the league.

The latest name to join this elite list is Australia's rising star Mitchell Owen, who delivered a sensational spell that grabbed headlines in the ongoing MLC 2025 season. On that note, here is a look at the best bowling figures in MLC history that left a lasting impact on the competition.

5. Rachin Ravindra's 4 for 11 vs San Francisco Unicorns, 2024

Rachin Ravindra's 4 for 11 against San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2024 ranks fifth on the list. The Kiwi all-rounder struck early and returned later after Ferguson's injury to grab three more. His timely blows broke the Unicorns' batting towards the end, restricting them to a below-par total, which eventually got chased down quite comfortably.

4. Mohammad Mohsin’s 4 for 8 vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 2023

It was the very first game of the inaugural MLC season in Dallas when Mohammad Mohsin delivered a stunning 4 for 8 for the Texas Super Kings against the Los Angeles Knight Riders. Defending an 182-run target, the leg spinner ripped through the lower batting order, giving Los Angeles a hammering defeat on the first day of the competition.

3. Wayne Parnell’s 5 for 20 vs Texas Super Kings, 2023

Wayne Parnell finds himself third in this iconic list for his spell against Texas Super Kings, when he claimed the first-ever five-wicket haul in MLC history back in 2023. Representing Seattle Orcas, the left-arm pacer tore through the Texas lineup with a fiery 5 for 20 in Morrisville after his side elected to bowl first and later chased down the target with ease.

2. Mitchell Owen’s 5 for 17 vs San Francisco Unicorns, 2025

Mitchell Owen rose to the occasion against table-toppers San Francisco Unicorns, who were also unbeaten in MLC 2025, turning the game on its head. With the Unicorns cruising towards victory, the Aussie young gun claimed 5 for 17 in just three overs, including the key wicket of in-form Matthew Short. His heroics sealed the win for Washington Freedom and secured their spot in the knockouts.

1. Saurabh Netravalkar’s 6 for 9 vs San Francisco Unicorns, 2023

Saurabh Netravalkar has emerged as a standout figure in the MLC, and rightly so. The left-arm quick made headlines in the inaugural 2023 season itself with a record-breaking 6-wicket haul for Washington Freedom against San Francisco Unicorns, defending a modest target. His match-winning spell not only won an impossible game for his side but still stands as the best bowling performance in MLC history, cementing his legacy early on.