Dwayne Bravo touches Chris Gayle’s feet (Screengrabs)
Earlier, Los Angeles were bowled out for 164 in 19.4 overs after Washington chose to field. Andre Fletcher top-scored with 47, Colin Munro made 40, and Matthew Tromp added a valuable 39 off 21 balls. Washington’s chase never got off to a strong start as Sunil Narine ripped through the top order with figures of 3/13, while captain Jason Holder picked up 3/31 to leave the defending champions struggling at 109/6.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders won their maiden Major League Cricket (MLC) title after edging Washington Freedom by one run in a thrilling final at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Away from the FIFA World Cup action, the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) grabbed attention with a heartwarming reunion between West Indies legends Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle . The reunion reminded fans of the strong bond between two of the biggest names in West Indies cricket. Their cheerful interaction became one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament, with fans celebrating the friendship that has lasted well beyond their playing days. However, Shadley van Schalkwyk turned the game around with two wickets in the over before a run-out off the final ball sealed a dramatic win for the Knight Riders.