Andries Gous's 132 Fires Washington Freedom to Victory
Washington Freedom have won by 6 wickets. MI New York batted first and posted 266/9 in 20 overs. Washington Freedom chased down 267 in just 18.4 overs.
Nicholas Pooran was the standout in the first innings, scoring 106 off 33 balls (SR 321). 13 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 100 runs.
In the chase, Andries Gous anchored the innings with 132 off 51 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Washington Freedom on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Rachin Ravindra delivered figures of 4/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
MINY lead the series 9-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 28 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
132 off 51 balls (SR 259), 10 fours, 12 sixes
4/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
110* off 48 balls (SR 229), 7 fours, 9 sixes
Verdict
Washington Freedom showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. MI New York will rue missed opportunities — a 6 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. MINY lead the series 9-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.