Watch: Glenn Maxwell pulls off a stunning run-out to send back Quinton de Kock in MLC | Cricket News
Glenn Maxwell produced a moment of brilliance in the field for license Quinton de Kock during Washington Freedom’s match against MI New York in MLC 2026. The incident came from the final ball of MI New York’s opening chase. De Kock pushed the ball back towards Maxwell and it casually drifted outside his crease as he sent it back. The captain of the Washington Liberty saw the opportunity instantly.Showing exceptional awareness and quick reflexes, Maxwell gathered the ball and in one smooth movement slotted an underarm throw between his legs at the non-striker’s end. The ball crashed into the stumps with De Kock stranded well short of his ground.The South African wicketkeeper batsman could only watch in disbelief as he was run out for just one run off one ball. The layoff left MI New York in early trouble and gave Washington Freedom the perfect start in their defense of a massive total.
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Despite Kieron Pollard’s historic century and successful record as the highest scorer in T20 cricket, MI New York suffered a 30-run defeat to Washington Freedom in MLC 2026.
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Washington Liberty posted a daunting 245/5, fueled by Mitchell Owen’s sensational 155 from 68 balls, while Steve Smith and Mark Chapman provided valuable support. In reply, MI New York’s chase fizzled early as Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran and Monank Patel fell short, leaving the side at 34/3.Pollard smashed a brilliant 100 off 56 balls and surpassed Chris Gayle’s all-time T20 record during the innings. However, contributions from Corbin Bosch (35) and Romario Shepherd (26) were not enough as MI New York finished on 215/6. Glenn Maxwell’s all-round display, including 2/37 with the ball, helped Washington Freedom secure a memorable win.
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