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Washington Freedom (WF) will take on Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in Match 24 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on July 10. The fixture marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Washington Freedom having won the earlier encounter.
Washington Freedom currently occupy fourth place on the points table with four victories from seven matches. They head into this contest after a five-wicket win over San Francisco Unicorns, where Steven Smith and Mark Chapman guided the team through a tricky run chase with composed half-centuries. Another win would significantly boost their chances of securing a playoff berth.
Los Angeles Knight Riders, meanwhile, are fifth in the standings with three wins from seven games. They suffered a six-wicket defeat against MI New York in their previous outing despite competitive contributions from Matthew Tromp and Jason Holder. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Knight Riders will need a victory to stay alive in the competition.
WF vs LAKR, MLC 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 10, 6:00 AM IST / 12:30 AM GMT / July 9, 7:30 PM Local
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
WF vs LAKR Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 5 | Washington Freedom Won: 1 | Los Angeles Knight Riders Won: 4
Grand Prairie Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Grand Prairie Stadium has generally produced high-scoring contests throughout the MLC season. Batters are expected to enjoy the pace and bounce on offer, especially during the powerplay, while fast bowlers who hit hard lengths can extract some movement with the new ball.
As the match progresses, spinners could come into play by varying their pace and using the larger square boundaries effectively. Chasing teams have enjoyed success at this venue, making bowling first after winning the toss a preferred option.
Squads
Washington Freedom: Steven Smith (c), Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Mark Chapman, Mukhtar Ahmed, Obus Pienaar, Marco Jansen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Amila Aponso, Asif Mehmood, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Maxwell, Ian Holland, Ben Dwarshuis, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lahiru Milantha, Jack Edwards, Abhishek Paradkar, Yasir Mohammad
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Jason Holder (c), Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher (wk), Unmukt Chand, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Saif Badar, Andre Russell, Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Karthik Gattepalli, Carmi le Roux, Nitish Kumar, Alex Hales, Jahmar Hamilton, Kristopher Ramsaran, Lloyd Pope
WF vs LAKR, MLC 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- WF wins the toss and bowls first
- LAKR’s powerplay score: 50-55
- LAKR’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- LAKR wins the toss and bowls first
- WF’s powerplay score: 55-60
- WF’s total score: 180-190
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
