Match Details:
- Match: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York( LAKR vs MINY ), 24th Match, Major League Cricket 2025
- Date and Time: July 3, 11:00 pm GMT / 04:30 am IST ( 4 July ) / 07:00 pm local time
- Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
LAKR vs MINY Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Los Angeles Knight RidersWho will win the match? – MI New YorkLos Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York Preview:
Los Angeles Knight Riders( LAKR) is set to face MI New York( MINY ) in their 24th match during the Major League Cricket 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground on Thursday, July 3.
Holder’s Side Under Pressure to Deliver
Jason Holder and his team just haven’t found their rhythm this season. Apart from a lone victory, inconsistency has plagued their campaign. Their recent 5-wicket loss to the Seattle Orcas was another blow, with the bowling attack once again falling short — a concern that’s becoming a real headache. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, this is a must-win game, and Holder will be counting on his players to step up and show some fight.
Andre Fletcher has been a bright spot at the top, and the team will be banking on him and Unmukt Chand to give them a solid start. Andre Russell looked good in the last outing and will be key in the middle alongside Sherfane Rutherford. Down the order, the likes of Rovman Powell, Saif Badar, and Holder himself are capable of providing the fireworks if needed.
Bowling, however, remains their biggest challenge. Holder needs to lead by example and make early inroads with the ball, partnering Ali Khan. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Russell have a crucial role in the middle overs, while Tanveer Sangha and Matthew Tromp must keep things tight in the supporting roles.
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Pooran’s Men Eye Turnaround in Must-Win Clash
Nicholas Pooran’s team also finds themselves under pressure, having endured a frustrating season marked by inconsistency. Their latest loss — a 39-run defeat to the Texas Super Kings — has left them in a do-or-die situation. Pooran will be hoping for a big response from his squad to keep their season alive.
Pooran and Quinton de Kock will need to lead from the front with a strong opening partnership. The middle order has been shaky, and players like Monank Patel, Tajinder Dhillon, and Kieron Pollard will have to shoulder more responsibility. With big hitters like Michael Bracewell, George Linde, and Sunny Patel in the lower order, there’s still plenty of firepower if they can string the innings together.
The bowling unit, though, needs to step up. Trent Boult’s lack of form has been a concern, and he’ll need to find his rhythm quickly, ideally striking early alongside Linde. Ehsan Adil will be key in keeping the runs down in the middle overs, working with Rushil Ugarkar. Pollard and Sunny Patel will be expected to support effectively with the ball.
LAKR vs MINY Possible Playing XI:
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Unmukt Chand (WK), Andre Fletcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder (c), Saif Badar, Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha.
MI New York: Nicholas Pooran (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Dhillon, George Linde, Sunny Patel, Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar.
LAKR vs MINY Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell
Nicholas Pooran, Unmukt Chand, Quinton de Kock, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Saif Badar, Trent Boult, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tanveer Sangha.
LAKR vs MINY Recent 5 Match Performance:
LAKR vs MINY Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | LAKR Won | MINY Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 01 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 01 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
LAKR vs MINY Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
LAKR vs MINY Pitch & Conditions
The pitch at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill is typically batting-friendly early on, offering good bounce and pace. However, it tends to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Teams batting first have a clear advantage, with chasing becoming tougher under fading light and a sluggish surface.
LAKR vs MINY Weather Report:
At 7:00 PM on July 3 in Lauderhill, Florida, expect thunderstorms with a temperature around 27°C (81°F). High humidity and possible rain delays could impact play at Central Broward Stadium. Conditions may remain unsettled through the evening.
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York Full Squad:
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Unmukt Chand(w), Alex Hales, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Adithya Ganesh, Spencer Johnson, Dominic Drakes, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Tromp, Karthik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Andre Fletcher.
MI New York: Quinton de Kock(w), Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran(c), Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Delano Potgieter, Sunny Patel, Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Agni Chopra, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sharad Lumba, Tristan Luus, George Linde, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nosthush Kenjige, Heath Richards.
