LAKR vs WAF Match Preview

We are half-way through the league stage of Major League Cricket 2025. In their 17th game, the Los Angeles Knight Riders will fight for survival against the Washington Freedom. The Knight Riders have struggled this season, losing to the Texas Super Kings in the final game. The Washington Freedom is doing well, having defeated the Texas Super Kings in a one-sided game. The Washington Freedom have won their last four games, and the batting lineup has taken over the proceedings. A win here will put them in a good position on the standings, and the team will try to build on that momentum.

LAKR vs WAF Match Details 

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom – 17th Match, MLC 2025

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Date & Time: 27th June 2025 at 05:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

LAKR vs WAF Venue Stats

LAKR vs WAF Pitch Report

We anticipate a good batting surface that will also benefit the spinners. The Pacers will use a slower delivery time to keep the batters in check.

LAKR vs WAF Weather Report

It will be a bright and sunny day in California, with a high of 27 degrees Celsius. The weather could impact the pitch, making it ideal for a T20 game.

LAKR vs WAF Last Five Matches

LAKR vs WAF Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: MLC 2025: LAKR vs WAF Dream11 Prediction 17th Match

LAKR vs WAF Probable Playing XIs:

Los Angeles Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

Glenn Maxwell (c), Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (wk), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Matthew Forde, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar

Topmost Picks for LAKR vs WAF Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Los Angeles Knight Riders

• Unmukt Chand – Unmukt Chand, a skilled wicketkeeper-batsman, is likely to lead the powerplay. The left-hander has 434 MLC runs, including five half-centuries.
• Shadley van Schalkwyk – Shadley van Schalkwyk, a former pacer, is an effective powerplay weapon who has a swinging new ball. The experienced left-arm fast bowler has 31 MLC wickets.

Top Picks – Washington Freedom

• Mitchell Owen – Mitchell Owen, captain of the Super Kings, scored 420 runs from eight games at a strike rate of 171.42 and an average of 52.5. 
• Obus Pienaar – Obus Pienaar has represented the Johannesburg Super Kings in the SA20 competition. He took 11 wickets for the Johannesburg-based Super Kings in the 2023-24 SA20.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LAKR vs WAF Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Nicholas Pooran(C), Kieron Pollard, Faf du Plessis, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis(VC), Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult

MLC 2025 Tournament 2025 LAKR vs WAF Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Marcus Stoinis, Nandre Burger

LAKR vs WAF Probable Winners:

The Los Angeles Knight Riders were unsuccessful for consistency. The supreme batting lineup has not performed well this year, and the bowling attack has not troubled opponents. To beat a team in top form, they must perform well. Washington Freedom boasts a strong batting lineup and a deep bowling attack. Considering the team combination, Washington Freedom is expected to win this match.