Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Prediction & Preview – MLC 24th Match
Match summary
Los Angeles Knight Riders won by 18 runs: Washington Freedom 174/8 (20 ov), Los Angeles Knight Riders 192/8 (20 ov). Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
Preview of Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, the 24th match of Major League Cricket at Grand Prairie Stadium: pitch, heat, dew and scores.
Match details
| Match | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, 24th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Los Angeles Knight Riders won by 18 runs |
| Player of the match | Sunil Narine |
| Our pick | Washington Freedom ✗ |
| Toss pick | Los Angeles Knight Riders |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Washington Freedom take on Los Angeles Knight Riders in the 24th match of Major League Cricket at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. The match starts at 7:30 pm local time. The source material for this fixture contains conflicting year information, so we have left out the exact date and the line-ups.
Washington’s squad is captained by Steve Smith and includes Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson and Saurabh Netravalkar, alongside Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous and Ben Dwarshuis. Los Angeles Knight Riders are led by Jason Holder and have Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Alex Hales and Sherfane Rutherford among their options.
Grand Prairie is one of the highest-scoring venues in the competition, and the quick outfield allows batters to attack from the start. With dew expected, a captain winning the toss may choose to bowl. A score around 190 should be highly competitive, while 200 plus could prove hard to chase even on this batting surface. Washington Freedom are our pick.
Grand Prairie Stadium is widely seen as one of the most batting-friendly surfaces in Major League Cricket. The pitch gives good pace, true bounce and consistent carry, and seamers may find only a hint of movement early. Spinners tend to rely on variations rather than turn. Under lights, dew can reduce grip and help the chasing side. Teams batting first generally aim for 190 plus, and 200 or more is often needed to feel safe.
Hot, dry and mostly sunny conditions are expected for the 7:30 pm local start, with temperatures around 36 to 37°C. Rain is not expected, so interruptions are very unlikely. A light breeze may bring slight relief from the heat.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 185–200 | 174/8 (20 ov) |
| Second innings | 175–190 | 192/8 (20 ov) |
Washington Freedom
Washington Freedom are our pick on a high-scoring ground, with a deep squad that includes Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra and Marco Jansen.
Toss pick: Los Angeles Knight Riders
FAQ
Where is Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders?
The 24th match of Major League Cricket is at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, with a 7:30 pm local start.
Who is our pick to win?
Our preview picks Washington Freedom, with Los Angeles Knight Riders expected to win the toss.
Will dew affect the match?
Dew is expected to play a significant role under lights, so captains may prefer to bowl first.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.