US Cricket Now

Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel discuss the thrilling conclusion of Major League Cricket 2025 as MI New York won by 5 runs in which Rushil Ugarkar stole the show holding his nerve in the final over.

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MI New York are in the MLC final, but how did they get here after a rocky 3–7 start? Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel analyse the epic comeback, heroics from Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard, and the surprising “secret weapon” that turned their season around. 

Plus we preview the final of MI New York vs Washington Freedom and why rest might be a bigger problem than people think.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:41 MI New York's Journey to the Final

03:51 Key Players and Performance Analysis

09:00 Interview with Kieron Pollard

10:55 Looking Ahead to the Final 

13:56 Interview with Ganesh Sanap

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Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel are back to break down a thrilling MLC Eliminator! They recap MI New York’s dramatic two-wicket win, analyse the key tactical decisions, and we hear from Player of the Match, Trent Boult, after his heroic performance with both bat and ball.

We also look ahead to the high-stakes El Clasico showdown between MI New York and TSK, and speak to Nivica Naveen, wife of Nosthush Kenjige, who shares what it’s like supporting from the stands and why she’s MI New York’s #1 fan!

Chapters

00:00 Thrilling Eliminator

02:43 Player Performances and Key Moments

06:03 Chase Dynamics and Rain Impact

08:57 Strategic Decisions in the Final Overs

12:00 Interview with Trent Boult

14:00 Challenger Preview

17:03 Fan Interactions and Community Engagement

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Peter Della Penna & Aaman Patel discuss the rain affected match between the Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings leading to the Freedom's automatic advancement to the championship final. 

We also hear from Sanjay Govil, owner of the Washington Freedom, about the team's success and his plans to establish a venue in Washington, D.C. 

We finally preview the upcoming eliminator match between the San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York, highlighting the impact of injuries on team dynamics and what the teams need to do to progress to Friday’s game.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Weather Woes

05:09 Sanjay Govil's Insights on Washington Freedom

13:41 The Eliminator Match Preview

19:41 Fan Engagement

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Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel review this weekend’s matched in Major League Cricket, following LA Knight Riders' surprising victory over the San Francisco Unicorns where the Spice Man, Andre Fletcher, scored a brilliant 118!

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Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel discuss the latest matches from Major League Cricket, including the Texas Super Kings' impressive win over the Washington Freedom and the Seattle Orcas' remarkable turnaround in the tournament.

They also select their team of the tournament so far. Who’s in your team? Email us: [email protected]

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Chapters

00:00 TSK's Dominate Victory over Washington Freedom

06:00 Seattle Orcas' Remarkable Turnaround

09:36 Team of the Tournament Selection

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Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel discuss the latest happenings in Major League Cricket, including the Texas Super Kings' impressive performance as they beat MI New York to secure their playoff place, the Seattle Orcas' incredible turnaround, and why the Washington Freedom's depth might be the key to them defending their title.

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In this exclusive episode of U.S. Cricket Now, England World Cup winner, Jason Roy discusses with Peter Della Penna the emergence of Major League Cricket in the U.S. and the unique cultural experiences he encountered while playing there.

He also shares what he felt like during that iconic World Cup Final in 2019 and his eagerness to return to MLC.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:00 Major League Cricket: First impressions.

05:54 Experiencing American Culture Through Cricket

08:50 The Future of Cricket in the U.S.

11:58 The Impact of the Olympics on Cricket

14:54 Why more players need to come to the US

17:44The Future of Major League Cricket

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Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel break down all the latest from Major League Cricket as the 2025 season hits its halfway mark. They analyse the Unicorns’ standout performances, and the Seattle Orcas’ surprising struggles.

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Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel recap an action-packed weekend from Grand Prairie, where Washington Freedom dominated, the San Francisco Unicorns maintained their unbeaten run, and the Texas Super Kings continued to falter at home, despite Faf du Plessis’ heroics.

Plus, an exclusive interview with MLC CEO Johnny Grave, who talks about the league’s vision, stadium expansion, and grassroots growth across the U.S.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:58 Washington Freedom's Performance and Key Players

06:15 Texas Super Kings Struggles and Faf du Plessis' Form

09:04 Bowling Challenges and Conditions at Grand Prairie

12:05 San Francisco Unicorns' Dominance and Player Performances

15:00 Interview with Major League Cricket CEO Johnny Grave

18:01 Points Table Analysis and Upcoming Matches

20:58 Listener Questions & Conclusion

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