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WAS vs LAS MLC 2025 Match 8 Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Freedom And Knight Riders?

Soumyajit Dutta

Sunil Narine and Rachin Ravindra [Source: @WSHFreedom/X]Sunil Narine and Rachin Ravindra [Source: @WSHFreedom/X]

The 2025 edition of Major League Cricket is heating up fast, and the 8th match of the tournament brings another thrilling contest as Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) square off against a confident Washington Freedom (WF) at the Oakland Coliseum in California on Wednesday, June 18. The high-octane match is scheduled for 6:30 AM IST

Washington Freedom

Washington Freedom come into this clash on the back of a clinical performance against Seattle Orcas. Their bowlers first restricted the opposition to 145/9 before their batters chased it down comfortably with five wickets and over six overs to spare.

Notably, they have also beaten LA Knight Riders in both their previous meetings in MLC history. With form and confidence on their side, Freedom will be keen to carry on the winning momentum and tighten their grip on the points table.

Los Angeles Knight Riders

The Knight Riders, on the other hand, are under pressure. They’ve lost both games this season so far and will be desperate to break their losing streak. Their most recent outing saw them being completely outplayed by Texas Super Kings, who beat them by a massive 57 runs.

Batting collapses have hurt LAKR repeatedly. Their bowling unit, too, has struggled to contain runs, conceding over 200 runs in two consecutive matches. The team urgently needs a strong all-round performance to find its rhythm before the tournament slips away.

WAS vs LAS Head-to-Head Records In MLC

Categories
Washington Freedom
LA Knight Riders
Matches Played2
2
Matches Won2
0
Matches Lost0
2
No Result0
0
Tied00

How Will The Oakland Coliseum Pitch Behave?

The Oakland Coliseum pitch is a batter's dream, a flat, true surface with consistent bounce and no unpleasant surprises. This has been evident in the first seven matches, where teams batting first has secured five victories, suggesting captains winning the toss will likely opt to set a total. While the large outfield means boundaries must be earned, once batters find their rhythm, runs flow freely. 

Players To Watch Out For In WAS vs LAS Match 8

Washington Freedom

Mitchell Owen

Mitchell Owen has made a fiery start to MLC 2025, smashing 64 runs from just 31 balls across two innings. His blistering strike rate of 206.45 highlights his ability to accelerate quickly and finish games. With the ball, he has chipped in with 2 wickets at a decent economy, showing his value as a handy all-rounder.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has been in explosive form, scoring 86 runs in just two matches at a staggering strike rate of 245.71. His back-to-back knocks of 42 (17) and 44 (18) have given Washington Freedom rapid starts. A naturally aggressive left-hander, he’s proving to be a game-changer in the powerplay.

Jack Edwards

Jack Edwards has impressed with the ball, picking up 4 wickets in 2 games at a brilliant strike rate of 12.00. His spell of 2/24 in the last outing was crucial in restricting the opposition. With the bat, he’s chipped in at a strike rate of 225, making him a reliable all-round option.

Los Angeles Knight Riders

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine showed flashes of brilliance with a quick 27 off 13 balls against SFU, striking at nearly 193. Though his bowling returns have been modest with just one wicket in two games, his experience remains key. Known for his unpredictable variations, Narine can still turn games with either bat or ball.

Shadley van Schalkwyk

Shadley van Schalkwyk has emerged as LAKR’s most effective bowler so far, picking up 4 wickets in 2 matches. His spell of 3/50 against SFU highlighted his knack for breakthroughs, even under pressure. With a strike rate of 10.00, he’s proving to be a crucial asset in the middle overs.

Unmukt Chand

Unmukt Chand has led the charge with the bat for LAKR, amassing 75 runs in two innings with a top score of 53 (32). His strike rate of 136.36 has ensured stability at the top, giving LAKR solid starts.

Today’s Match Prediction: WAS vs LAS Match 8

Washington Freedom: Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Jack Edwards
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Unmukt Chand

WAS vs LAS Match 8: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 190-200
Predicted second innings score: 160- 170

Predicted Result: Depending on the conditions, the team batting first will have an edge in the match.