MLC 2025, WAS vs LAS Match 8: Oakland Coliseum cricket stadium stats and Head to Head

The eighth match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Washington Freedom (WAS) and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) has been timed for the legendary Oakland Coliseum at 6:30 AM IST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. WAS, which is under the leadership of Glenn Maxwell and featuring stars like Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, and Saurabh Netravalkar, aims to build on their championship pedigree after a mixed start to the season. LAS, led by Sunil Narine with the likes of Andre Russell and Nitish Kumar, are keen to revive their campaign after losing both their matches in 2025.

This morning's conflict will bring explosive T20 cricket to a fired-up 12,000-strong congregation, representing MLC's historic launch on the West Coast. With WAS running the head-to-head ledger, this high-pressure match at the batting-friendly Coliseum can be a benchmark for the longer 34-game season.

Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

Oakland Coliseum is experiencing its first elite-level cricket games in MLC 2025 with a drop-in pitch from Nassau County, New York. The pitch provides early seam movement but becomes batsman-friendly soon, as evident in the season opener's high-scoring game. Since the first match on June 18, the pitch may give some relief to bowlers in the early stages, although it may flatten later.

Total Matches: 7
Batting 1st Won: 5
Batting 2nd Won: 2
No Result: 0
Highest Total: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
Lowest Total: 124/10 (17.1 Overs) by LAS in LAS vs TEX in 2025
Highest Chased: 188/7 (19.1 Overs) by SF in SF vs NY in 2025
Lowest Defended: 181/4 by TEX vs LAS in 2025
Average 1st Innings Score: ~196
Average 2nd Innings Score: ~162

The toss is still significant, with teams batting first winning most matches at the ground, indicating an advantage in scoring a large score. The Coliseum's electric environment adds fuel to this intense early-season contest.

WAS vs LAS: Head-to-Head Record

The Washington Freedom recorded two victories over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in MLC history, making it a tough challenge for the Knight Riders. They showed their dominance over the Knight Riders. The Freedom’s balanced attack was difficult for the Knight Riders to counter. Their third match at the Coliseum is sure to produce some intensity and maybe a surprise.

Total Matches: 2
WAS Wins: 2
LAS Wins: 0
No Result: 0

Win %: Washington Freedom – 100% (2/2), Los Angeles Knight Riders – 0% (0/2)