Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom - Players & Playing XI · MLC 2026
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Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium (Knight Riders Cricket Field)
Pomona, USA
Based on the last 7 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2026). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKR vs TSK 04 Jul 2026 | 173/5 (20) | 175/4 (18.4) | 348 |
| WSF vs SFU 04 Jul 2026 | 126/10 (19.3) | 129/5 (18.1) | 255 |
| LAKR vs MINY 05 Jul 2026 | 165/6 (20) | 168/4 (19.5) | 333 |
| SO vs TSK 05 Jul 2026 | 121/9 (20) | 112/9 (20) | 233 |
| SFU vs MINY 06 Jul 2026 | 104/10 (20) | 105/4 (16.5) | 209 |
LAKR at Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium (Knight Riders Cricket Field)
Top Scorer
Rovman Powell
126 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
4 wkts
WSF at Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium (Knight Riders Cricket Field)
Top Scorer
Steven Smith
96 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Saurabh Netravalkar
4 wkts
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Los Angeles Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
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Projected Win Probability
Los Angeles Knight Riders
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Munro | 27.1 | 20 | 138.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 57.0 |
| Andre Fletcher | 27.6 | 21 | 128.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 56.1 |
| Unmukt Chand | 21.5 | 18 | 116.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 44.5 |
| Rovman Powell | 24.1 | 17 | 142.2 | 1.6 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 52.6 |
| Saif Badar | 18.2 | 15 | 120.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 37.7 |
| Sunil Narine | 8.2 | 7 | 116.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 25 | 6.5 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 80.5 |
| Jason Holder | 15.5 | 10 | 151.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 29 | 8.5 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 101.6 |
| Fabian Allen | 11.7 | 8 | 139.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 13 | 9.0 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 47.7 |
| Matthew Tromp | 18.2 | 12 | 147.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 43.1 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 8.9 | 9 | 103.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 31 | 9.8 | 0.4 | - | - | 86.8 |
| Ali Khan | 5.1 | 5 | 105.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 34 | 10.5 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 48.3 |
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| Andre Russell | 13.1 | 9 | 142.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 26 | 10.7 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 76.0 |
| Lloyd Pope | 1.3 | 4 | 34.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 31 | 9.4 | 0.2 | - | - | 63.8 |
| Carmi le Roux | 4.6 | 5 | 88.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 29 | 9.3 | 0.1 | - | - | 54.6 |
| Alex Hales | 26.2 | 21 | 126.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 51.1 |
| Kristopher Ramsaran | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.4 |
| Karthik Gattepalli | 5.2 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.5 |
| Nitish Kumar | 14.7 | 13 | 111.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 29.4 |
| Jahmar Hamilton | 12.7 | 11 | 119.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.4 | 28.4 |
Washington Freedom
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith | 34.7 | 23 | 154.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 73.6 |
| Andries Gous | 25.8 | 18 | 144.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.2 | 56.6 |
| Mark Chapman | 23.8 | 15 | 155.7 | 2.0 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 54.8 |
| Mitchell Owen | 26.6 | 14 | 193.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 12 | 11.1 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 80.2 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 23.8 | 17 | 144.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 12 | 6.6 | 0.4 | - | - | 70.2 |
| Mukhtar Ahmed | 11.8 | 10 | 122.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 25.6 |
| Marco Jansen | 12.1 | 9 | 131.0 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 35 | 9.4 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 79.2 |
| Obus Pienaar | 12.8 | 9 | 135.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 28.2 |
| Amila Aponso | 8.0 | 5 | 157.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 27 | 10.8 | 0.2 | - | - | 41.4 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3.3 | 4 | 88.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 29 | 8.4 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 58.9 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 3.5 | 4 | 99.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 31 | 8.9 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 63.1 |
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| Ben Dwarshuis | 11.4 | 9 | 131.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 31 | 8.4 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 83.4 |
| Jack Edwards | 12.9 | 10 | 135.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 29 | 8.9 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 79.3 |
| Ian Holland | 7.4 | 6 | 131.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 21 | 7.9 | 0.4 | - | - | 69.2 |
| Abhishek Paradkar | 17.8 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.3 | 0.0 | - | - | 67.7 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 19.2 | 14 | 140.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 8 | 8.1 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 64.8 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 13.1 | 10 | 137.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 15 | 8.7 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 56.9 |
| Yasir Mohammad | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 32 | 10.1 | 1.0 | - | - | 49.9 |
| Asif Mehmood | 5.2 | 5 | 107.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 26 | 10.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 46.5 |
| Lahiru Milantha | 19.9 | 18 | 109.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | - | 40.0 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 48.5 | 101.6 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 44.0 | 86.8 |
| Andre Russell | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 40.9 | 76.0 |
| Steven Smith | Washington Freedom | 40.1 | 73.6 |
| Mitchell Owen | Washington Freedom | 39.1 | 80.2 |
| Jack Edwards | Washington Freedom | 38.9 | 79.3 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Washington Freedom | 38.7 | 83.4 |
| Marco Jansen | Washington Freedom | 38.4 | 79.2 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | Washington Freedom | 35.4 | 70.2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Washington Freedom | 34.2 | 64.8 |
| Sunil Narine | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 34.1 | 80.5 |
| Ian Holland | Washington Freedom | 34.1 | 69.2 |
| Andre Fletcher | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 31.4 | 56.1 |
| Mark Chapman | Washington Freedom | 30.8 | 54.8 |
| Andries Gous | Washington Freedom | 30.6 | 56.6 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Washington Freedom | 30.2 | 56.9 |
| Colin Munro | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 30.2 | 57.0 |
| Rovman Powell | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 29.4 | 52.6 |
| Alex Hales | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 29.1 | 51.1 |
| Lloyd Pope | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 28.9 | 63.8 |
| Abhishek Paradkar | Washington Freedom | 27.8 | 67.7 |
| Unmukt Chand | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 27.6 | 44.5 |
| Lahiru Milantha | Washington Freedom | 27.6 | 40.0 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | Washington Freedom | 27.4 | 63.1 |
| Yasir Mohammad | Washington Freedom | 26.5 | 49.9 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Washington Freedom | 25.5 | 58.9 |
| Fabian Allen | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 24.0 | 47.7 |
| Carmi le Roux | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 23.5 | 54.6 |
| Matthew Tromp | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 22.0 | 43.1 |
| Saif Badar | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 21.9 | 37.7 |
| Asif Mehmood | Washington Freedom | 21.1 | 46.5 |
| Ali Khan | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 20.4 | 48.3 |
| Amila Aponso | Washington Freedom | 18.6 | 41.4 |
| Kristopher Ramsaran | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 18.2 | 48.4 |
| Nitish Kumar | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 18.0 | 29.4 |
| Obus Pienaar | Washington Freedom | 17.8 | 28.2 |
| Karthik Gattepalli | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 15.2 | 44.5 |
| Mukhtar Ahmed | Washington Freedom | 14.6 | 25.6 |
| Jahmar Hamilton | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 14.5 | 28.4 |
Los Angeles Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Munro | c Steven Smith b Ben Dwarshuis | 25 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 80.65 |
| Andre Fletcher (wk) | b Ben Dwarshuis | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Matthew Tromp | c Steven Smith b Mitchell Owen | 21 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 105 |
| Jahmar Hamilton | c Ian Holland b Ian Holland | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Rovman Powell | c Ian Holland b Saurabh Netravalkar | 30 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 157.89 |
| Jason Holder (c) | c Steven Smith b Saurabh Netravalkar | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Andre Russell | c Nikhil Chaudhary b Saurabh Netravalkar | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | c Ben Dwarshuis b Mitchell Owen | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | b Mitchell Owen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karthik Gattepalli | not out | 5* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Ali Khan | c Andries Gous b Ian Holland | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
Washington Freedom · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Edwards | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 1 | 1 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Owen | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Ian Holland | 3.5 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 7.14 | 1 | 0 |
Washington Freedom · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen | b Sunil Narine | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Steven Smith (c) | not out | 40* | 44 | 3 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Andries Gous (wk) | b Sunil Narine | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mark Chapman | c Andre Fletcher b Andre Russell | 34 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 113.33 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | b Shadley van Schalkwyk | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Lahiru Milantha | not out | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
Los Angeles Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Holder (c) | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 2.1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 10.95 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Khan | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saurabh Netravalkar
WSF
|
87.0 |
| 2 |
Mitchell Owen
WSF
|
74.6 |
| 3 |
Ben Dwarshuis
WSF
|
67.4 |
| 4 |
Sunil Narine
LAKR
|
56.1 |
| 5 |
Rovman Powell
LAKR
|
52.3 |
| 6 |
Mark Chapman
WSF
|
41.5 |
| 7 |
Steven Smith
WSF
|
34.8 |
| 8 |
Matthew Tromp
LAKR
|
30.0 |
| 9 |
Nikhil Chaudhary
WSF
|
27.8 |
| 10 |
Colin Munro
LAKR
|
23.9 |
| 11 |
Ian Holland
WSF
|
22.9 |
| 12 |
Andre Russell
LAKR
|
21.6 |
| 13 |
Ali Khan
LAKR
|
20.0 |
| 14 |
Jason Holder
LAKR
|
18.2 |
| 15 |
Shadley van Schalkwyk
LAKR
|
12.5 |
| 16 |
Lahiru Milantha
WSF
|
7.6 |
| 17 |
Jahmar Hamilton
LAKR
|
7.3 |
| 18 |
Andries Gous
WSF
|
6.9 |
| 19 |
Karthik Gattepalli
LAKR
|
5.6 |
| 20 |
Jack Edwards
WSF
|
5.1 |
| 21 |
Andre Fletcher
LAKR
|
1.4 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
LAKR vs Washington Freedom – MLC 2026 Match Report | Statz
Netravalkar Takes Three as Washington Freedom Cruise Past Knight Riders
Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) in the 16th match of 34 in Major League Cricket 2026 at Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium, Pomona. A clinical bowling display restricted Los Angeles Knight Riders to just 108 all out before Washington chased it down with ease, lifting them to 4th in the standings on 6 points (3W 3L) while LAKR slip to 6th (2W 3L, 4pts) and face a fight to stay in playoff contention.
First Innings – LAKR Bowled Out for 108
LAKR won the toss and elected to bat but were bowled out for 108 off 17.5 overs – a total that was never going to be enough. Andre Fletcher fell early, clean bowled for 2 at 15/1 in the 3rd over. Matthew Tromp (21 off 20, 2 sixes) and Colin Munro (25 off 31, 3 fours) tried to rebuild but the scoring rate stalled against tight seam bowling.
The innings unravelled when Jason Holder was caught for 5 at 69/5 in the 13th over, and Andre Russell followed for a duck at 69/6 just three balls later – two wickets without a run added. Rovman Powell counter-attacked with 30 off 19 (2 fours, 2 sixes) to push beyond 100, but it was salvage work against the damage already done.
Saurabh Netravalkar was outstanding with 3/16 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.00, while Mitchell Owen took 3/20 from 4 overs and Ben Dwarshuis claimed 2/12 from 3. Ian Holland chipped in with 2/25 from 3.5 overs.
Second Innings – Smith Anchors Comfortable Chase
Washington wobbled early when Owen was bowled for 6 off 3 balls at 6/1 in the first over, and Andries Gous followed for 6 at 14/2. But Steven Smith (40 not out off 44, 3 fours) anchored the chase with calm accumulation, sharing a crucial 62-run stand for the third wicket with Mark Chapman (34 off 30, 3 fours, 1 six).
Nikhil Chaudhary (15 off 12) added late momentum before being bowled at 102/4, but Lahiru Milantha (6 not out off 5) helped Smith see Washington home with 17 balls to spare. Sunil Narine was LAKR’s best with the ball, taking 2/25 from 4 overs, but there was never enough on the board.
Statz MVP – Saurabh Netravalkar (88)
Saurabh Netravalkar earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 88. His 3/16 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.00 strangled LAKR through the middle overs and set the tone for Washington’s dominance. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and Netravalkar’s figures were the foundation of the entire performance. The award matches the official Man of the Match – a rare case where the algorithms and the selectors see eye to eye.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Saurabh Netravalkar (WSF) – 88 – 3/16 off 4 overs, economy 4.00. Controlled the match from the first powerplay ball to the last.
- Mitchell Owen (WSF) – 76 – 3/20 with the ball more than compensated for a brief 6 off 3 with the bat. Lethal all-round impact.
- Ben Dwarshuis (WSF) – 68 – 2/12 off 3 overs in a brilliant support role at economy 4.00.
- Sunil Narine (LAKR) – 57 – 2/25 from 4 overs with the ball offered lone resistance, but managed just 1 off 4 with the bat.
- Rovman Powell (LAKR) – 53 – 30 off 19 (SR 158) was LAKR’s most purposeful batting cameo of the innings.
Turning Point
The match turned at 69/5 in the 13th over when Jason Holder was caught for 5 (ball 12.2), and Andre Russell was caught for a duck three balls later at 69/6 (ball 12.5). Two wickets at the same score in the space of three deliveries broke LAKR’s middle order and ended any realistic chance of posting a competitive total.
Match Context
This was the 16th match of 34 in the MLC 2026 regular season. Washington Freedom (4th, 3W 3L, 6pts) keep their playoff hopes alive in a congested middle of the table where four teams are locked on 6 points. Los Angeles Knight Riders (6th, 2W 3L, 4pts) need to find form quickly with the league stage past the halfway mark. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown.
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom: who played
Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) in MLC 2026 at Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium (Knight Riders Cricket Field) on 2 July 2026. Steven Smith top-scored with 40 off 44 balls and Saurabh Netravalkar took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom?
Los Angeles Knight Riders XI: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Washington Freedom XI: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown.
Who won Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom?
Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining).
When and where was Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom played?
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom was played at Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium (Knight Riders Cricket Field), Pomona on Thursday 2 July 2026, in MLC 2026.
What were the final scores in Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom?
Los Angeles Knight Riders scored 108/10 in 17.5 overs. Washington Freedom scored 110/4 in 17.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom?
Saurabh Netravalkar was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 87/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom?
Steven Smith top-scored with 40 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom?
Saurabh Netravalkar took 3/16 in 4 overs.