MLC 2024 Match 11, WF vs LAKR | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

The Knight Riders will be eyeing their second win of the season. (X)

The table-toppers, Washington Freedom, will take on the fourth-placed Los Angeles Knight Riders at Church Street Park in Morrisville on July 15. These teams have only met once before, with Washington emerging victorious in that game.

MLC 2024, WF vs LAKR: Team Previews

Washington Freedom

The Washington Freedom remain unbeaten this season, securing two wins while one match was washed out. With five points, they currently sit atop the points table.

They boast a formidable batting lineup, particularly with their international talent. Travis Head and skipper Steve Smith have been brilliant at the top, with Smith leading the team's run-scoring, amassing 84 runs at a strike rate of 155.55. The middle-order is equally threatening, featuring another powerful Aussie, Glenn Maxwell, in the finisher's role.

Rachin Ravindra, batting at number 3, scored 26 off 16 balls in the last match, adding depth to an already strong lineup. Washington Freedom's bowling attack is even more impressive, with Marco Jansen and Saurabh Netravalkar leading the charge, supported by the pace-gun Lockie Ferguson.

Heading to Morrisville, Washington Freedom exudes confidence, eager to secure another victory and maintain their unbeaten streak.

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LA Knight Riders

Despite a promising start, the Knight Riders have faltered with a couple of defeats they are eager to reverse. Jason Roy has been consistent at the top, but his opening partner, Sunil Narine, has not matched his form. 

The middle order has shown flashes of potential with some consistent performances, but the batting unit overall needs to show more aggression to post match-winning totals or chase them down. Unmukt Chand and David Miller have had decent starts, yet they need to convert these into big innings.

On the bowling front, the team has struggled to fire together. Spencer Johnson and Ali Khan have been impressive, but they require more support from their teammates. The bowling unit has potential, but they will be facing one of the toughest batting lineups in the tournament. 

To return to their winning ways, the LA Knight Riders must bring their A-game to outclass the Freedom.

MLC 2024, WF vs LAKR:  Match Details & Live Streaming

MLC 2024, WF vs LAKR: Church Street Park Pitch Report

The pitch at Church Street Park has proven to be favorable for batting, offering consistent bounce and pace that allow batters to play their shots effectively and reap full rewards. Pacers will need to take pace off the ball and focus on hitting the deck to find success. The average first-innings score is around 160, which is considered a par score.

MLC 2024, WF vs LAKR: Probable Playing XIs

Washington Freedom: Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lahiru Milantha (wk), Marco Jansen, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar

Los Angeles Knight Riders: Jason Roy, Sunil Narine (c), Unmukt Chand (wk), Saif Badar, Nitish Kumar, David Miller, Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Corne Dry, Spencer Johnson, Ali Khan

MLC 2024, WF vs LAKR: Fantoss Fantasy Tips 

MLC 2024, WF vs LAKR: Winner Prediction

Given their current form, Washington Freedom will start as favorites, but the LA Knight Riders have a balanced team capable of toppling the opposition. It's just a matter of their key players coming together, and this match could be the beginning of a winning run for them.

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