Maxwell spins Washington Freedom to top-two finish

Washington Freedom Secure Top-Two Finish with Clinical Win

Washington Freedom wrapped up their league stage with a convincing six-wicket win over MI New York in Lauderhill, securing a top-two finish. Glenn Maxwell's game-changing spell of 3 for 29 was instrumental in restricting MINY to 112/8 in a rain-shortened 18-overs-a-side affair.

In reply, Washington Freedom lost Mitchell Owen early, but Andries Gous (46* off 34) ensured a steady start. Mark Chapman then took on the bowlers with a brisk 27 off 18, easing the pressure in the middle overs. The win was secured with three overs to spare, with Gous finishing the job alongside Glenn Phillips.

Brief Scores:

• MI New York: 112/8 in 18 overs (Kunwarjeet Singh 33; Glenn Maxwell 3-29)
• Washington Freedom: 113/4 in 15 overs (Andries Gous 46*; Tristan Luus 2-39)