Holder’s Knight Riders edge Freedom to claim maiden Major League title

Jason Holder, Los Angeles Knight Riders captain July 20, 2026 OAKLAND, United States (CMC) — The Jason Holder-led Los Angeles Knight Riders captured their first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) title with a dramatic one-run win over the Washington Freedom here on Saturday. After being sent in to bat at the Oakland Coliseum, the Knight Riders got up to 164 before being bowled out in 19.4 overs. Opener Andre Fletcher hit the top score of 47 off 27 balls, his partner Colin Munro scored 40 from 29 balls, while Matthew Tromp added 37 off 21 balls in an otherwise disappointing batting display by the Knight Riders. Big hitters Andre Russell (0), Rovman Powell (4), and Holder, who made just eight, all failed to fire with the bat. Ben Dwarshius led a disciplined Freedom bowling attack, taking 3-31, with Mitchell Owen (2-14), Rachin Ravindra (2-23), and Nikhil Chaudhary (2-32) all providing support. However, Holder along with Sunil Narine returned to snare the first six wickets, as the Freedom fell agonisingly short of their target, finishing on 163 for nine in their 20 overs. Needing 14 runs off the final over bowled by Shadley van Schalkwyk, Obus Pienaar smashed a huge six off the first ball to reduce the equation to eight off five balls, bringing up his half-century in the process. But van Schalkwyk held his nerve to york him with the next delivery before having Ian Holland caught off the ensuing ball. Lockie Ferguson hit a boundary off the fourth ball to bring it down to four off two balls, but van Schalkwyk gave up just two singles off the final two balls and the Knight Riders held on for victory by the slimmest of margins. Narine, who was named Player-of-the-Match and Player-of-the-Series, grabbed 3-13, while Holder took 3-31 and van Schalkwyk 2-50. Entertainment, Latest News Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton has made an emphatic return to his dancehall roots with the release of his 13th studio album, Too Too Bad , which debut... PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC)—For millions of Haitians, daily life has become a struggle to stay safe, find enough food and simply move around their own... International News, Latest News LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Andy Burnham will Monday become Britain's sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray ov... International News, Latest News, Sports EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) — Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to... Football, International News, Latest News, ... EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) — The World Cup final between Spain and 10-man Argentina went to extra-time on Sunday, with the teams locked at 0... Football, International News, Latest News, ... Hull City have reportedly entered negotiations to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to th... International News, Latest News, Sports EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) — Defending champions Argentina and Spain were locked at 0-0 at half-time in the World Cup final on Sunday. The E... KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 8,000 miles from home, Chrision McPherson and Shamar Brown are honing their hospitality skills while gaining firsthand e... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives