The LA Knight Riders Vs Washington Freedom MLC 2025 match had a dramatic ending with Freedom winning the match by 5 wickets off the last ball of the match. For the Knight Riders, it was a case of so near and yet so far from the victory line.
Chasing 214 runs for victory, the Freedom needed 1 run in the final ball. Andre Russel bowled a low full toss, which Glenn Philips hit straight to Jason Holder at mid-on. Holder failed to latch onto the chance, handing Freedom the win.
Freedom Pull Off Last-Ball Heist After Fletcher’s Ton
Andre Fletcher’s sizzling 104 off 60 balls looked like a match-winner. But Washington Freedom had other plans. Chasing 214, Freedom unleashed a collective assault led by Mitchell Owen’s explosive 43 off 16 and key contributions from Andries Gous, Glenn Maxwell, and Glenn Phillips.
With help from Rachin Ravindra and Obus Pienaar, they pulled off their second massive chase in a row this one sealed off the very last ball. Knight Riders had dominated early, thanks to a 130-run opening stand between Fletcher and Unmukt Chand (41 off 30). Sherfane Rutherford (20 off 11) and Andre Russell (30* off 13) finished strong to post 213/4.
But Freedom hit back. They reached 73/1 in the powerplay, then wobbled slightly after Sangha’s double strike in the 14th over. Still, Phillips (33* off 23) and Pienaar held their nerve.
Seven needed off the last over. Russell nearly stole it back three dots in a row raised Super Over hopesbut singles off the final two balls sealed the deal. A thriller till the last moment. Freedom go second. Knight Riders stay stuck at five.
