Major League Cricket (MLC) is America’s first professional T20 cricket league. Since it started in 2023, teams have been hitting big scores that make exciting matches for fans.
The highest score ever in MLC history is 269/5, made by San Francisco Unicorns against Washington Freedom on June 12, 2025. This amazing score was built by Finn Allen, who hit 151 runs in just 51 balls.
This article will show you the highest scores in MLC history. We will look at the best team performances and individual scores that made the league special. Whether you are new to cricket or a big fan, knowing these high scores will help you enjoy MLC even more.
Highest Team Scores In MLC History
Here are the top 10 highest team scores in MLC history from 2023 to 2025:
| Team | Score | Scored Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Unicorns | 269/5 | Washington Freedom | 12-Jun-2025 |
| San Francisco Unicorns | 246/4 | MI New York | 23-Jun-2025 |
| Seattle Orcas | 238/7 | MI New York | 27-Jun-2025 |
| MI New York | 237/4 | Seattle Orcas | 27-Jun-2025 |
| Washington Freedom | 223/3 | Texas Super Kings | 22-Jun-2025 |
| Texas Super Kings | 223/4 | MI New York | 29-Jun-2025 |
| Texas Super Kings | 220/6 | Washington Freedom | 22-Jun-2025 |
| San Francisco Unicorns | 219/8 | Los Angeles | 14-Jun-2025 |
| San Francisco Unicorns | 215/5 | MI New York | 14-Jul-2023 |
| Washington Freedom | 214/5 | Los Angeles | 26-Jun-2025 |
1. San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom (269/5) – MLC 2025
San Francisco Unicorns made the highest score in MLC history with 269/5. Finn Allen was the star player, hitting 151 runs in just 51 balls. He hit 5 fours and 19 sixes in his amazing innings. Allen reached 100 runs in only 34 balls, which is one of the fastest hundreds in T20 cricket.
The team reached 100 runs in 8.2 overs and 200 runs in 14.6 overs. Hassan Khan also helped with 38 runs without getting out. Washington Freedom could only score 146 runs while chasing, so San Francisco won by 123 runs.
2. San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (246/4) – MLC 2025
San Francisco made another big score of 246/4 against MI New York. Matthew Short hit 91 runs in 43 balls, and Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 64 runs in 26 balls with 7 sixes.
The team scored 63 runs in the first 6 overs and reached 150 runs in just 12.4 overs. Tim Seifert gave a good start, while other players finished well. MI New York tried to chase but could only make 199/6. San Francisco won by 47 runs and stayed at the top of the table.
3. Seattle Orcas vs MI New York (238/7) – MLC 2025
Seattle Orcas made the highest successful chase in MLC history. They scored 238/7 while chasing MI New York’s big total of 237/4.
Shimron Hetmyer was the hero with 97 runs in 40 balls, hitting 5 fours and 9 sixes. Even when other players got out, Hetmyer kept hitting big shots. This became the best chase in MLC history and one of the most exciting matches ever played in the league.
4. MI New York vs Seattle Orcas (237/4) – MLC 2025
MI New York scored 237/4 with Nicholas Pooran hitting 108 runs in 48 balls. He smashed 8 fours and 9 sixes in his brilliant innings.
Tajinder Singh helped with 95 runs in 35 balls. The team scored 77 runs in the last 5 overs to reach this big total. Even though they made a huge score, Seattle Orcas chased it down in an amazing match.
5. Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings (223/3) – MLC 2025
In the ongoing MLC 2025 season, Washington Freedom pulled off a stunning chase of 223/3 in just 19.4 overs against Texas Super Kings. Mitchell Owen smashed 89, while Andries Gous added 80, guiding their team to a dominant win.
They chased over 220 runs easily, showing great batting skills. Glenn Maxwell and Phillips also helped finish the chase in style. This became one of the best chases in MLC history.
6. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York (223/4) – MLC 2025
Texas Super Kings scored 223/4 with captain Faf du Plessis hitting 103 runs in 53 balls. He smashed 5 fours and 9 sixes in his hundred.
Ferreira supported him with 53 runs in just 20 balls. Their fast scoring helped Texas make a big total. MI New York could not chase this score, and Texas won comfortably.
7. Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom (220/6) – MLC 2025
Texas Super Kings made 220/6 with Mitchell Owen hitting 89 runs in 52 balls. He hit 8 fours and 5 sixes in his smooth innings.
Faf du Plessis helped with 69 runs in 31 balls, and Marcus Stoinis added 32 runs in 24 balls. Washington Freedom chased this score successfully, reaching 223/3 in 19.4 overs.
8. San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles (219/8) – MLC 2025
San Francisco scored 219/8 against Los Angeles. Jake Fraser-McGurk hit 88 runs in 38 balls with 2 fours and 11 sixes.
Finn Allen made 52 runs in 27 balls, and Corey Anderson added 32 runs in 17 balls. The team reached 100 runs in just 8.4 overs. Los Angeles could not chase this score, and San Francisco won by 32 runs.
9. San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York (215/5) – MLC 2023
In MLC’s first season, San Francisco scored 215/5 against MI New York. Corey Anderson hit 91 runs in 48 balls with 4 fours and 7 sixes.
Shadab Khan helped with 61 runs in 30 balls. The team reached 100 runs in 8.5 overs and crossed 200 runs by the 18th over. MI New York made 193/5 while chasing, so San Francisco won by 23 runs.
10. Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles (214/5) – MLC 2025
Washington Freedom chased 214/5 against Los Angeles in another exciting match. Mitchell Owen hit 43 runs in just 16 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes.
Glenn Maxwell supported with 42 runs in 23 balls. They chased the target smartly without panicking under pressure. Glenn Philips closed the match with a hard-fought 33 not out! This successful chase became one of the highest in MLC history.
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Conclusion: San Francisco Unicorns Has the Highest Score in MLC
From the first season in 2023 to the exciting 2025 season, MLC scores keep getting bigger. San Francisco Unicorns leads with the highest score of 269/5, and most top scores came in 2025.
Teams like San Francisco, Seattle Orcas, and Washington Freedom have shown amazing batting skills. The 2025 season had 9 out of the 10 highest scores, making it the most exciting season yet.
With so many big scores in one season, MLC has become a league of power-hitting and thrilling matches. Fans can expect even more exciting games in future seasons.
FAQs
San Francisco Unicorns holds the record with 269/5 against Washington Freedom on June 12, 2025.
Finn Allen, with 151 runs in 51 balls against Washington Freedom on June 12, 2025.
San Francisco Unicorns again, with 246/4 against MI New York on June 23, 2025.
Seattle Orcas chased 238/7 against MI New York on June 27, 2025.
The 2025 season, with 9 out of the top 10 highest scores coming from that year.
