MI New York beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) – Major League Cricket Match Report
MI New York won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) in the 20th match of 34 in the Major League Cricket season at Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium. Kieron Pollard delivered a match-winning 63 off 35 balls as MI New York hunted down Los Angeles Knight Riders’ 165 with just one delivery to spare, cementing the visitors’ position at the top of the standings.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Post 165
MI New York won the toss and elected to bowl first. Los Angeles made a brisk start through Andre Fletcher, who struck 34 off 26 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes) before falling caught at 65/1 in the 8th over. Unmukt Chand departed for just 1 at 2/2, but Matthew Tromp steadied the innings with 44 off 36 (4 fours, 1 six).
Rovman Powell contributed 23 off 19 (1 four, 2 sixes) before Jason Holder took centre stage with a blistering 43 off 22 (3 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 195. Holder’s assault lifted Los Angeles to 160/5 in the 19th over, but Andre Russell fell for 2 at 121/6, and the innings closed at 165/6 after 20 overs.
Corbin Bosch was the standout bowler for MI New York, claiming 3/19 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.75. Rushil Ugarkar also took 3 wickets but conceded 43 runs from 4 overs at 10.75. Trent Boult went for 28 from 4 overs without a breakthrough.
MI New York Chase Down in Thriller
Monank Patel opened with 32 off 29 (4 fours) to give MI New York a solid platform, but Quinton de Kock fell for a duck at 4/2 in the 1st over. Nicholas Pooran managed 16 off 23 before departing at 38/3.
The match pivoted when Kieron Pollard arrived at the crease. The West Indian struck 63 off 35 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 180, taking the attack to Los Angeles’ bowlers with clinical precision. Tajinder Singh provided explosive support with 10 off 3 (1 four, 1 six) before falling at 80/5, but Corey Anderson finished the job with 37 off 24 (1 four, 4 sixes) alongside Pollard’s unbeaten knock.
Sunil Narine was economical with the ball for Los Angeles, conceding just 7 runs from 4 overs. Jason Holder took 1/47 from 4 overs, while Carmi le Roux claimed 2/39 from 3.5 overs. The chase came down to the final ball, with MI New York reaching 168/4 in 19.5 overs.
Statz MVP: Corbin Bosch (Statz Rating: 121.06)
Corbin Bosch earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 121.06. His 3/19 from 4 overs set the tone for MI New York’s chase by restricting Los Angeles to a gettable total. Bosch’s economy rate of 4.75 and control in the powerplay proved decisive in a match decided by margins as tight as one ball.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Corbin Bosch (MI New York) – Statz Rating: 121.06 – 3/19 from 4 overs. Economical and incisive bowling that set up the chase.
- Kieron Pollard (MI New York) – Statz Rating: 92.38 – 63 off 35 (SR 180, 6 fours, 2 sixes). Match-winning innings in the chase.
- Jason Holder (Los Angeles Knight Riders) – Statz Rating: 91.36 – 43 off 22 (SR 195, 3 fours, 3 sixes) plus 1/47 with the ball. All-round effort in defeat.
- Rushil Ugarkar (MI New York) – Statz Rating: 53.49 – 3/43 from 4 overs. Took wickets despite expensive figures.
- Corey Anderson (MI New York) – Statz Rating: 50.83 – 37 off 24 (1 four, 4 sixes). Finishing punch in the successful chase.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Kieron Pollard took strike in the middle overs. His aggressive approach shifted the momentum from Los Angeles’ bowlers, who had taken 3 wickets in the first 6 overs. Pollard’s 63 not out proved the difference between a close contest and a one-ball victory.
Match Context
MI New York (1st, 4W 2L, 8pts) extend their lead at the top of the Major League Cricket standings with this thrilling away win. Los Angeles Knight Riders (5th, 3W 4L, 6pts) slip further down the table despite a competitive batting display. Check the Statz bet builder and Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium records for more analysis.
