In Match 27 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, MI New York faced off against the Los Angeles Knight Riders at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill. Knight Riders won the toss and decided to bowl first, with the hope of taking advantage of the conditions. Despite that, the disciplined batting of MI New York and the determination with which they bowled resulted in them defending a small total and winning by a narrow clinch of 6 runs.

MI New York Innings

Batting first, MI New York put on 142/9 in their 20 overs. Kieron Pollard, experienced all-rounder, played a vital innings, smashing 50 in 36 balls. Captain Nicholas Pooran added 30 in 24 balls, while Michael Bracewell contributed 18 in 17 balls. The Los Angeles Knight Riders bowled very well, with Shadley van Schalkwyk leading the charge with 3/24 in 3 overs. Corne Dry (2/25) and Captain Jason Holder (2/28) also bowled really well, picking up key wickets at regular intervals.

Los Angeles Knight Riders Innings

In reply, the Los Angeles Knight Riders were able to score 136/4 in their 20 overs and finished 6 runs short in a tight run chase. Unmukt Chand hit the highest score with a determined 59 from 48 balls, giving LAS hope. Sherfane Rutherford contributed 29 off 28, and Alex Hales added 21 off 26 balls, but the required acceleration never came. Kieron Pollard starred with the ball too, taking 1/12 in 2 overs, while Nosthush Kenjige bowled a tight spell to return 1/14 from his 3 overs. Ehsan Adil was economical, conceding just 9 runs in his over to keep the pressure on.

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MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: Match scorecard

MI New York – 142/9 (20 Overs)

Los Angeles Knight Riders – 136/4 (20 Overs)