Last change for Knight Riders and MI to keep playoff hopes alive  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• The odds of the first boundary being a four are 1.29 
• The odds of the first boundary being a six are 3.27 
• The odds of the first dismissal being a caught are 1.30 
• The odds of the first dismissal not being a caught are 3.30 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It will be a crucial game in the Major League Cricket 2025, where the two teams will fight for their survival. The Los Angeles Knight Riders will take on MI New York in the 24th game, the result of which will decide the fate for both teams. The Knight Riders suffered a huge loss against the Seattle Orcas in the last game and have struggled with the ball this season. They have never won against MI New York in the past and shall start the game with lower odds. The MI New York has also struggled with consistency, despite being one of the strongest teams. The fate of both teams hangs in the balance, and we expect to see a close contest as they fight hard in the middle.  

Los Angeles Knight Riders Preview      

It is becoming a repeat of the last season for Jason Holder and his men. They are moving from one loss to another and have won only once this season. It was a disappointing show from the bowlers against the Seattle Orcas in the last game, where the team lost by 5 wickets despite having a big score on the board. Their bowling puts them at a disadvantage on cricket betting sites. Jason Holder must lead from the front with the ball and expect the bowlers to strike form.  

The team expects an electrifying start from Andre Fletcher and Unmukt Chand, as both players have scored runs this season. Andre Russell adds X-factor to the batting at No. 3, and he will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Sherfane Rutherford and Saif Badar. The team expects quick runs from Rovman Powell and Jason Holder in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack has let the team down on several occasions this season. The team needs early strikes from Ali Khan and Jason Holder to put the opponents under pressure. Andre Russell and Shadley van Schalkwyk must trouble the batters in the middle overs. Tanveer Sangha will look to excel in the supporting role alongside Matthew Tromp.  

Expected Starting XI for Los Angeles Knight Riders      

Jason Holder (c), Andre Fletcher, Unmukt Chand (wk), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Matthew Tromp, Saif Badar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan 

MI New York Preview      

Nicholas Pooran’s team hasn’t lived up to the expectations this year. The former champions started as one of the favorites on cricket betting apps but have failed to show consistency. The 39-run loss against the Texas Super Kings has put them in a difficult spot. Pooran expects a better show from his players in this game as they fight to keep their hopes alive for the next round.  

Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock form an experienced pair, and the team expects them to lay a strong platform at the top. Lack of runs from the middle order has hurt the team, and they need good performances from Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, and Tajinder Dhillon. Michael Bracewell, George Linde, and Sunny Patel are good hitters and will look to add runs in the final overs.  

Trent Boult hasn’t delivered the goods for the team this season. He must get early breakthroughs as he opens the bowling with George Linde. The team will need tight spells in the middle overs from Ehsan Adil and Rushil Ugarkar as the Knight Riders have good hitters. Pollard and Sunny Patel must put the brakes on the scoring rate in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for MI New York      

Nicholas Pooran (c), Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, George Linde, Michael Bracewell, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, Rushil Ugarkar 

TOSS: To Bat First      

Lauderhill, Florida, breaks the convention. Teams have struggled at this venue in run chases as the wicket gets slower in the second half. The small ground allows teams to score big. The side winning the toss shall have no hesitation batting first in this game.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There are predictions for rain in Florida. It may be a challenging track to bat on under these conditions. However, we expect the wicket to be flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes on the rise. The side batting first would have to score 170 runs or more to feel comfortable here.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Los Angeles Knight Riders have won just once this season, and their bowling attack has let the team down repeatedly. They need a strong show from the bowlers to have a chance against MI New York’s strong batting lineup. The MI New York hasn’t lost a game against the Knight Riders and has a better bowling attack. It will be a close contest, but MI New York has a slight edge.  

Our prediction is for MI New York to win