Rain played spoilsport in the first qualifier match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. The crucial match was scheduled to be played between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings on July 8, but the match had to be abandoned due to persistent rain and the unplayable condition of the field.
Sports News: The first qualifier of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 was going to be very exciting for cricket fans, where Washington Freedom, captained by Glenn Maxwell, and Faf du Plessis's Texas Super Kings were to face each other. But the clouds over Dallas didn't let this match happen.
Due to the rain, this Qualifier-1 had to be canceled, and according to the rules, Washington Freedom, who was at the top of the points table, was given a direct ticket to the final. Now, Faf du Plessis's Texas Super Kings will have to win the Challenger match to stay in the race for the trophy, which is not going to be easy.
Weather Became the Villain of the Match
Qualifier-1 was scheduled to be held in Dallas on July 8, 2025. Washington Freedom won the toss and chose to bowl, and there was hope for the match to begin. But then the rain washed away the entire plan. Due to heavy rain, the field became completely wet and the umpires finally decided to abandon the match.
According to the rules of MLC, the team with the better ranking in the league stage is awarded the win in the abandoned match. Since Washington Freedom was at the top of the points table, they got direct entry into the final.
Now, Who Will Face Whom? Full Playoff Schedule
After the equations changed due to the rain, the playoff schedule of MLC 2025 is as follows:
- Finalist: Washington Freedom: Reached the final due to the cancellation of the qualifier.
- Challenger Match – July 11, 2025: Texas Super Kings vs. the winning team of the Eliminator
- Eliminator Match – July 10, 2025: San Francisco Unicorns vs. MI New York
- The winner will have to face Texas.
- Final Match – July 13, 2025: Washington Freedom vs. Challenger Winner
Whose Head Will Adorn the Crown? Maxwell or Faf?
Washington Freedom has shown a very balanced game this season. Under the leadership of Glenn Maxwell, the team not only scored b runs but also bowled brilliantly in the death overs. Captain Maxwell himself is also in great form and this time the team's goal is clear – to lift the MLC trophy for the first time. On the other hand, Texas Super Kings, who finished second in the league stage, will now have to play another match to confirm their ticket to the final.
