In a stunning display of power-hitting, Mitchell Owen, the Punjab Kings’ all-rounder and Hobart Hurricanes star, announced his arrival in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) with a blistering 26-ball 60 for Washington Freedom against MI New York on Sunday, June 22. After registering a duck on his IPL debut, Owen made a strong statement with the bat, leading his team to a thrilling two-wicket win in a high-scoring clash.
Owen Lights Up MLC 2025 With Power-Packed Performance
Owen walked into bat with intent and started his innings in style, driving Trent Boult for a boundary off his very first ball. But it was the second over, bowled by Rushil Ugarkar, that showcased the Australian’s explosive potential. Owen tore into Ugarkar, smashing a six off the first delivery and then adding two more sixes and a four to rack up 22 runs in the over.
The right-hander maintained his aggressive approach beyond the powerplay, even dispatching a well-directed delivery from Boult for another boundary. His fearless batting helped keep the Freedom ahead in the chase throughout the innings.
So far in the MLC 2025 season, Owen has been in sizzling form, amassing 156 runs at an average of 39 and an eye-popping strike rate of nearly 230. He has already cleared the ropes 12 times in the tournament, underlining his ability to change games quickly.
Match-Winning Knock Helps Washington Freedom Edge Past MI New York
Chasing a stiff target of 189, Washington Freedom’s victory was built around Owen’s aggressive knock at the top. His quickfire 60 gave the side the perfect platform. Though he eventually fell to Sunny Patel, with Nicholas Pooran taking a catch at deep midwicket, the damage had already been done.
Despite a few hiccups in the middle overs, Freedom managed to cross the finish line with two wickets in hand and four balls remaining, handing MI New York yet another defeat in their campaign.
With performances like this, Mitchell Owen is proving to be one of the standout all-rounders in the MLC 2025 season, and Washington Freedom will be hoping his rich vein of form continues as the tournament progresses.
