MI New York pulled off a stunning five-run victory over Washington Freedom to clinch the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 title at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA, on Sunday.
For MI New York, the 2025 title marks the club’s second championship in just three seasons, according to a release from Reliance Foundation.
MLC is the USA’s top-tier T20 tournament that saw six teams battle it out for the title. It was granted List-A status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2024.
MI New York were also the inaugural MLC winners, defeating Seattle Orcas in the 2023 summit clash. Washington Freedom beat San Francisco Unicorns in the 2024 final.
MLC 2025 season featured a total of 34 matches – nine more than last year.
MI New York, like IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, are among four men’s and one women’s T20 cricket team run by Reliance Industries’ wholly owned subsidiary – Indiawin Sports.
MI New York’s triumph marks the 13th major title for the Mumbai Indians brand overall, and their third trophy in 2025 alone, following the MI Cape SA20 win and the Mumbai Indians Women’s triumph in the WPL earlier this year.
In a remarkable show of consistency and depth, MI teams competed across five leagues on three continents, reaching the playoffs in all five, and emerging as champions in three, across both men’s and women’s competitions.
Nita M Ambani said: “What a truly special moment for the Mumbai Indians family! MI New York lifting their second MLC trophy in three years is not just a win on the field – it is a celebration of passion, belief, and teamwork. From the Women’s Premier League, India, to championship victories in South Africa and now the USA, MI’s incredible journey across continents this year is a powerful reminder of how sport can build bridges and spread joy around the world. We are deeply grateful to all our fans – the MI Paltan – who have always stood by us and remain at the heart of our journey. My congratulations to every player, coach, supporter, and every member of our global MI family!”
Akash M Ambani added, “This is a humbling and proud moment for all of us at Mumbai Indians. MI New York lifting their second MLC title – as part of a title hat-trick this year across India, South Africa, and the USA – is deeply fulfilling. Yes, it’s about winning trophies, but equally, it’s about building a global cricketing platform that gives talent the opportunity to shine and fans a reason to dream. This success reflects years of belief, culture, and commitment across our teams. Congratulations to every team member at MI New York who made this moment possible.”
With a total of 13 championship titles, Mumbai Indians are the most successful franchise in global T20 leagues – including 5 IPL titles, 2 Women’s Premier League titles, 2 Major League Cricket titles, 2 Champions League T20 titles, and one each in the ILT20 (MI Emirates, 2024) and SA20 (MI Cape Town, 2025).
With five teams across three continents and four countries, the Mumbai Indians continue to dominate the global T20 landscape, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep, enduring bond with fans around the world.
