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Smith & Gous Star in Record T20 Chase!
16 Jul
Summary
- Steve Smith and Andries Gous recorded a historic partnership.
- They successfully chased a record 267 runs in a T20 match.
- The game featured three individual centuries, a T20 first.
In a stunning display of power-hitting, Steve Smith and Andries Gous led the Washington Freedom to the highest successful run chase in T20 history. They achieved a record-breaking feat by chasing down a target of 267 runs against MI New York.
Smith remained unbeaten on 110 off 48 balls, including nine sixes, while Gous smashed 132 from 51 deliveries with 12 sixes. Their exceptional 241-run third-wicket partnership rescued Washington from an early deficit of 2-10.
This historic match also saw three individual centuries, with MI New York captain Nicholas Pooran also reaching triple figures with the fastest century in MLC history. The previous T20 record for a successful chase was 265, set by the Punjab Kings in 2026.
The Washington Freedom's victory keeps their title defense alive and advances them to a Challenger clash against the San Francisco Unicorns, with the winner proceeding to the final.
