Washington Freedom prevail in last-ball thriller

Washington Freedom prevail in last-ball thriller

Washington Freedom eked out a five-wicket win over the LA Knight Riders in a high-scoring, last-ball thriller in Dallas. The win edged Freedom closer to confirming their playoffs qualification and solidified their hopes of finishing in the top-two.

Key Moments

• Andre Russell's wide yorkers and short balls kept the Knight Riders in the game until the very last ball.
• Jason Holder dropped a catch at mid-on that came his way, allowing Glenn Phillips and Obus Pienaar to take the match-winning single.
• Andre Fletcher's scintillating 60-ball 104 was laced with seven fours and six sixes, setting the ball rolling towards a big total.

Knight Riders' Innings

• Andre Fletcher scored 104 off 60 balls, with seven fours and six sixes.
• Unmukt Chand added 41 off 30 balls, helping the Knight Riders to a big total.
• Sherfane Rutherford hit two sixes in his 11-ball 20, while Holder smashed one for his six-ball 11.

Freedom's Chase

• Mitchell Owen hit 43 off 16 balls, taking Freedom past 50 in just the fourth over.
• Glenn Maxwell took charge of the chase, scoring 42 off 23 balls.
• Glenn Phillips and Obus Pienaar took the match-winning single, with Phillips scoring 33* off 24 balls.

Brief Scores

• LA Knight Riders 213/4 in 20 overs (Andre Fletcher 104, Unmukt Chand 41)
• Washington Freedom 214/5 in 20 overs (Mitchell Owen 43, Glenn Maxwell 42, Glenn Phillips 33*)