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Washington Freedom, Cricket NSW’s partner in Major League Cricket, have secured a playoff spot in the American T20 competition’s inaugural season.
Under the expertise of NSW Blues head coach, Greg Shipperd, the team from the nation’s capital wrapped up the regular rounds of the tournament with an impressive record of three wins and two losses.
Sydney Sixers captain and NSW Blues mainstay, Moises Henriques, will lead the side into the elimination fixture. Henriques has again showcased his versatility in the game’s shorter format, having notched 123 tournament runs at an average of 30.75, whilst also collecting five wickets in the five fixtures the Freedom have completed.
Henriques’ fellow NSW teammates Ben Dwarshuis and Tanveer Sangha have not yet featured in the competition, but their presence continues to serve as a display of depth within the Washington roster.
The upcoming elimination final will see the Freedom face off against a Mumbai Indians New York franchise featuring the likes of international stars Rashid Khan and Trent Boult.
Australian viewers eager to witness the exciting matchup can tune into Fox Sports or Kayo Sports on Friday, July 28 from 6.30am (AEDT).
The winner of the match will next play the loser of the tournament’s other semi-final, a showdown between the Seattle Orca’s and Texas Super Kings, with a spot in the Grand Final on the line.
Cricket NSW would like to extend our best wishes to the Washington Freedom as they enter into this historic finals series. The team’s success in the competition is a testament to the players and a reflection of the hard work invested by the coaching and support staff.
To read more about Cricket NSW’s influence in the inaugural Major League Cricket competition, including details of our high performance partnership with the Washington Freedom franchise – CLICK HERE
