- July 20, 2023
Match Details | |
Match | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Match 9 | Major League Cricket 2023 |
Date | 21/07/2023 (Friday) |
Time | 02:30 (GMT+5) / 03:00 (GMT+5.5) / 03:30 (GMT+6) |
Format | |
Venue | Church Street Park, Morrisville |
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders at a Glance
- The batting unit for the Washington Freedom is inexperienced, which the Knight Riders would like to take advantage of.
- The performance of Jason Roy and Andre Russell at the plate will be crucial for the Knight Riders.
- With the ball, Marco Jansen has been in terrific form and is predicted to keep up the fine job.
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Team Preview
Washington Freedom
Washington Freedom defeated Texas Super Kings for their first victory, and they plan to maintain their high standards by defeating Los Angeles Knight Riders once more.
Prior to their second game of the tournament, the Washington Freedoms made no changes, and the team’s trust in its players paid off as they won their first game. For this match, the same starting lineup is anticipated.
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Although the Los Angeles Knight Riders have yet to record a victory in the competition, their most recent game showed promise. But it appears that this will be another difficult competition.
Martin Guptill of New Zealand was replaced by Jason Roy of England in the Los Angeles Knight Riders’ XI after two consecutive ducks in the MLC 2023. Although Lockie Ferguson was given the day off on Tuesday, he ought to rejoin the club for this contest.
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Playing Squads
Washington Freedom Squads
Washington Freedom
Moises Henriques (c), Andries Gous (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Akeal Hosein, Marco Jansen, Dane Piedt, Glenn Phillips, Saurabh Netravalkar, Matthew Short, Anrich Nortje
Los Angeles Knight Riders Squads
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Sunil Narine (c), Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), Unmukt Chand, Nitish Kumar, Corne Dry, Andre Russell, Adam Zampa, Rilee Rossouw, Ali Khan, Jason Roy, Lockie Ferguson
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Team Form in Last 5 Matches
Washington Freedom – W L | Los Angeles Knight Riders – L L L |
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders outfield report
We believe that both captains will opt to field first because this pitch will have some unknowns before the first game at the venue.
There will be a lot of clouds and a lot of humidity in Morrisville for the game. Throughout the game, it will be between the low 30s and high 20s.
We anticipate a pitch with lots of velocity and bounce on Thursday night, just like the surface in Texas. The spinners will also have their turn.
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Prediction
Winning the toss
- Washington Freedom
Player of the Match
- Washington Freedom – Matthew Short
Most sixes
- Washington Freedom – Matthew Short
- Los Angeles Knight Riders – Andre Russell
Most wickets
- Washington Freedom – Akeal Hosein
- Los Angeles Knight Riders – Adam Zampa
Most runs
- Washington Freedom – Matthew Short
- Los Angeles Knight Riders – Andre Russell
Team Scores Batting First
- Washington Freedom – 200+
- Los Angeles Knight Riders – 190+
According to our prediction, Washington Freedom will win this match.