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Dallas batsman Mitchell Owen breaks Major League record

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Dallas: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen produced the highest individual score in Major League Cricket history on Sunday AEST, hammering 155 from 68 balls for the Washington Freedom against MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium. The 24-year-old right-hander struck 11 fours and 13 sixes and brought up his century in just 41 deliveries during the tenth over of the innings, attacking an MI New York attack that included Trent Boult, Romario Shepherd and Kieron Pollard. Owen shared a 134-run opening partnership with captain Steve Smith, who scored 27 from 21 balls, giving Washington a dominant platform at the top of the order. The innings was the third-highest individual T20 score by an Australian man and briefly put Owen on course to challenge Chris Gayle’s all-time T20 record of 175 not out before he fell with 19 balls remaining, caught and bowled by South African seamer Corbin Bosch. Owen’s performance followed a 25-ball 61 against the Seattle Orcas in Washington’s tournament opener at the same venue the previous day, underscoring his strong start to the competition. Washington finished on 5-254 after losing momentum at the death, with Glenn Maxwell scoring 7 from nine balls and New South Wales captain Jack Edwards ending unbeaten on 6 from nine deliveries.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

2013 Chris Gayle scores record T20 175
Saturday Owen hits rapid 61 versus Seattle
Sunday AEST Owen opens for Washington Freedom
Sunday AEST Reaches century off 41 balls
Sunday AEST Adds 134-run stand with Smith
Sunday AEST Dismissed by seamer Corbin Bosch
Sunday AEST Washington Freedom posts 5-254
Sunday AEST Innings confirmed league scoring record

Why This Matters to You

Mitchell Owen's record-breaking performance is a big win for Major League Cricket and its fans. His explosive batting showcases the thrilling potential of the sport. If you're a cricket fan, or even just a sports enthusiast, this is a moment of history you'll want to remember.

The Bottom Line

Owen's 155-run innings is a testament to his talent and the growing competitiveness of Major League Cricket. It's a reminder that records are made to be broken, and that sports can always surprise us. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good underdog story.