The much-anticipated clash between Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York (MLC) took place as the 24th match of Major League Cricket 2025. This fixture was crucial for both teams, as they were fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York (MLC) Date and Time
- Date: July 3, 2025 (local time)
- Time: 7:00 PM local (Florida) / 4:30 AM IST, July 4, 2025 (India)
- Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
Playing XIs
Los Angeles Knight Riders
- Jason Holder (c)
- Alex Hales
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Andre Fletcher
- Rovman Powell
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Unmukt Chand
- Ali Khan
- Anrich Nortje
- Tanveer Sangha
MI New York
- Nicholas Pooran (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Kieron Pollard
- Rashid Khan
- Trent Boult
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Michael Bracewell
- Monank Patel
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- George Linde
Pitch & Weather Report
- The pitch at Central Broward Stadium was expected to be slightly slow, favoring bowlers in the early overs but generally good for batting as the game progressed.
- Humidity was high (around 85%), with temperatures peaking at 30°C and a 75% chance of rain, though the match was completed without major interruptions.
Match Overview
The Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York (MLC) match was a do-or-die encounter for both sides. MI New York emerged victorious, keeping their playoff hopes alive while pushing LA Knight Riders to the brink of elimination.
Final Score:
Team | Score | Top Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Knight Riders | 154/8 (20 overs) | Sherfane Rutherford 86 |
| MI New York | 155/2 (17.5 overs) | Nicholas Pooran 62*, Monank Patel 56, Trent Boult 4-17 |
- Result: MI New York won by 8 wickets, chasing down the target with 13 balls to spare.
Key Moments
- Trent Boult was instrumental for MI New York, taking 4 wickets and dismantling LAKR’s top order early.
- Sherfane Rutherford played a lone hand for LAKR, scoring a valiant 86, but lacked support from the other end.
- Nicholas Pooran (62*) and Monank Patel (56) guided MI New York to a comfortable chase, ensuring their side stayed in the playoff hunt.
What’s Next?
With this result, MI New York kept their playoff hopes alive, while Los Angeles Knight Riders are now virtually out of contention for the MLC 2025 playoffs. The playoff race remains intense, with only one spot left and several teams vying for it.