USA’s Major League Cricket Champions | MLC Winners List
Major League Cricket (MLC), officially known as Cognizant Major League Cricket due to sponsorship reasons, is a professional Twenty20 cricket league based in the United States. Operated by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) and sanctioned by USA Cricket, MLC began its inaugural season on July 13, 2023. The league features teams representing major U.S. cities and aims to foster the growth of cricket in the region.
MLC Seasons and Key Moments
2023: The inaugural season of MLC kicked off with six teams competing in a round-robin format. The season concluded with MI New York emerging as champions, defeating Seattle Orcas in a thrilling final held at Grand Prairie Stadium.
2024: The second season kicked off on July 5, 2024, shortly after the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, in a similar format. Washington Freedom won their maiden title, defeating San Francisco Unicorns by 96 runs.
MLC Winners, Captains, Players of the Tournament, and Hosts
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Winning Captain | Player of the Tournament | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MI New York | Seattle Orcas | Kieron Pollard | Nicholas Pooran | USA |
| 2024 | Washington Freedom | San Francisco Unicorns | Steven Smith | Travis Head | USA |
