Cricket Prediction | MINY vs WF | Major League Cricket 2025 | Final Match | July 13 – Who Will Handle the Big-Match Pressure Better?

MINY vs WF Match Analysis

The grand finale of MLC 2025 will take place on July 13, 2025, at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. The match is expected to begin in the evening local time, under lights in front of a packed house.

MI New York has once again showcased their title credentials with a clinical run to the final. Their comeback win in Qualifier 2 has reignited belief among their fans ahead of the title clash.

Glenn Maxwell turned consistency into an art form, painting every match with strokes of controlled chaos. They comfortably beat MI New York in the league stage and will look to repeat that feat in the final.

MI New York vs Washington Freedom Team Preview & Squads

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran, the West Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has led from the front with aggression and clarity. His clean ball-striking and fearless intent have powered MINY through pressure situations.

It’s not just a batting lineup—it’s a blockbuster cast, with Pooran the artist, de Kock the architect, and Pollard the finisher. Supporting them are power hitters like Azmatullah Omarzai and Michael Bracewell, who can accelerate swiftly during the middle and death overs.

Their bowling is spearheaded by the lethal left-arm duo of Trent Boult and Naveen-ul-Haq, providing both swing and death-over expertise. Rashid Khan remains a massive trump card with his control and mystery spin. Linde, Allen, and Omarzai offer utility as all-rounders, making their bowling unit both deep and versatile.

In a do-or-die encounter, MI New York showed their class, overpowering Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets to advance. Texas set a competitive 166/5, but New York chased it down with 6 balls to spare, finishing at 172/3. Nicholas Pooran played a captain’s knock with a blazing innings that anchored the chase.

MI New York Squad

MI New York Squad

Nicholas Pooran (c), Fabian Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Naveen-ul-Haq, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Delano Potgieter, Rashid Khan, Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar.

Washington Freedom

Glenn Maxwell brings flair, aggression, and experience as WF captain. Known for his unorthodox strokeplay and sharp tactical brain, Maxwell adds an X-factor to the lineup.

WF’s top order features the likes of Steven Smith, Andries Gous, and Glenn Phillips, offering stability and power. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman provide flexibility in the middle order, while Maxwell can change games in a flash.

The pace department boasts world-class names like Lockie Ferguson, Jason Behrendorff, and Ben Sears – all capable of bowling with fire and control. Amila Aponso and Saurabh Netravalkar provide variation with spin and swing. All-rounders like Justin Dill and Rachin Ravindra offer additional bowling options that increase flexibility.

Washington Freedom had a dominant outing in their last clash against MI New York. New York managed only 112/8 in 18 overs, struggling against disciplined bowling. Washington chased it down comfortably, scoring 113/4 with 18 balls to spare.

Washington Freedom Squad

Washington Freedom Squad

Glenn Maxwell (c), Amila Aponso, Jason Behrendorff, Mark Chapman, Justin Dill, Jack Edwards, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Forde, Andries Gous (wk), Ian Holland, Lahiru Milantha, Mukhtar Ahmed, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mitchell Owen, Abhishek Paradkar, Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Steven Smith, Yasir Mohammad.

MI NY vs WF Outfield Report

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

The surface at Grand Prairie Stadium has been balanced but is tilting slightly towards batters in the second innings. Fast bowlers enjoy movement upfront, before the spinners tighten their grip in the latter half. A good batting track with true bounce allows stroke-making throughout the 40 overs.

The weather in Dallas is expected to remain clear with no threat of rain. The temperature is likely to hover around 33°C (91°F) during the evening, with moderate humidity. The buildup of dew could turn the tables, offering a late advantage to the side batting last.

In Dallas, teams batting first have averaged 160–170, with the highest successful chase being over 180. A par score batting first would be around 165, while anything under 145 could be tricky to defend. Chasing sides have had better results due to dew and the consistent surface under lights.

MI New York vs Washington Freedom Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Washington Freedom led the recent head-to-head tally, winning 3 out of the last 5 encounters against MI New York. Notably, they won their most recent meeting by 6 wickets, which adds to their confidence heading into the final.

MI NY vs WF Prediction

According to cricket analysts MI New York have a 53% chance of Winning.