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Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings, MLC, Today Match Prediction
LAKR vs TSK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Los Angeles Knight Riders won the toss and choose to bowl first
Los Angeles Knight Riders won by 6 wkts
Can Los Angeles Knight Riders end their three match losing streak?
- Faf du Plessis scored 180 runs in the last 5 matches for the Texas Super Kings.
- Colin Munro scored 172 runs in the last 5 matches for the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
- Akeal Hosein picked up the first ever hat-trick for the Texas Super Kings in the last match against the Washington Freedom.
Texas Super Kings to Win!
| Tournament: | Major League Cricket, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Knight Riders Cricket Field,Pomona, United States, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 29.2°C|Sunny |
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LAKR vs TSK Match Prediction & Analysis
Los Angeles Knight Riders square off against the Texas Super Kings in match 18 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season on Saturday, 4th July at the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona and the scheduled start time is 7:00 AM IST.
Current Standings: Los Angeles Knight Riders are at the bottom of the table with 4 points in 5 matches (2 wins & 3 losses), while the Texas Super Kings are at 4th place with 6 points in 6 matches ( 3 wins & 3 losses).
As we enter the second half of the tournament, both teams have lost momentum in recent matches, where the Knight Riders lost three matches in a row after winning the first two. The Texas Super Kings on the other hand won two of their last three matches heading into this fixture.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LAKR
L
L
L
W
W
LAKR
134/8 in 20.0 6.7
154/7 in 20.0 7.7
144/6 in 20.0 7.2
103/10 in 17.5 5.78
154/3 in 13.4 11.27
150/7 in 14.0 10.71
TSK
L
W
W
L
L
TSK
187/9 in 20.0 9.35
185/4 in 20.0 9.25
139/10 in 17.4 7.87
161/8 in 20.0 8.05
152/9 in 20.0 7.6
153/3 in 17.5 8.58
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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124/10 in 17.1
181/4 in 20.0
150/8 in 20.0
162/7 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Los Angeles Knight Riders Preview
The Los Angeles Knight Riders' poor run of form in the tournament continues after a disappointing six-wicket defeat to Washington Freedom. Choosing to bat first, LAKR collapsed to a meager 108 runs in 17.5 overs due to a massive batting failure.
The top order collapsed early, and outside of brief contributions from Colin Munro (25) and Rovman Powell (30), the lineup showed no resistance. Major lapses and loose shots saw them lose wickets in clusters, completely failing to build meaningful partnerships against a disciplined Freedom attack.
Defending a tiny total, LAKR's bowlers put up a spirited fight but simply did not have enough runs on the board. Star spinner Sunil Narine bowled exceptionally well, taking two wickets for 25 runs, while Andre Russell and Shadley van Schalkwyk picked up one apiece. Despite keeping the scoring rate low initially, they couldn't break Steven Smith's anchoring knock of 40*, as Freedom cruised home in 17.1 overs.
The Knight Riders batting unit has collapsed for the third straight game now, only Colin Munro has scored run consistently at the top of the order, while Andre Fletcher has gotten off to starts but failed to convert them into big ones. None of the middle order batters managed to stay around and build partnerships in the middle overs which has led to their downfall.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Sunil Narine, Karthik Gattepalli, Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan
Los Angeles Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
Los Angeles Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Matthew Tromp, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Unmukt Chand, Sunil Narine, Andre Fletcher, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Rovman Powell, Colin Munro, Carmi le Roux, Jahmar Hamilton
Texas Super Kings Preview
The Texas Super Kings are coming off one of the best Major League Cricket (MLC) matches of the season, having lost a heartbreaker by one wicket on the final ball. With six runs needed off the last over, Akeal Hosein weaved his magic to claim a sensational hat-trick and almost won the game for his side.
Batting first against the Washington Freedom, the Super Kings posted a highly competitive total of 185 runs. While Faf du Plessis continued his lean patch following a century in the opening match, Saiteja Mukkamalla (37 runs off 28 balls) and Rilee Rossouw (34 runs off 24 balls) steadied the innings. Ultimately, the death-overs fireworks from Donovan Ferreira (44 runs off 20 balls) and Wiaan Mulder (43 runs off 20 balls) propelled the Texas Super Kings past the 180-run mark.
With the ball, Hosein was the standout performer, finishing with brilliant figures of 4/36. Adam Milne (2/31) and Abhimanyu Lamba (1/25) delivered economical spells, but Wiaan Mulder (2/50) and Amshi de Silva (0/38) conceded heavily. The expensive spells from these two potentially cost the Super Kings their third straight win.
With just four matches remaining in the league stage, it is high time the Super Kings regroup and build momentum heading into the playoffs. A loss here will make their road significantly tougher, effectively turning their next three fixtures into must-win matches.
Texas Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Faf du Plessis (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Milind Kumar, Donovan Ferreira, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Adam Milne, Amshi de Silva, Abhimanyu Lamba, Akeal Hosein
Texas Super Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Major League Cricket, 2026
Texas Super Kings Actual Playing XI:
Faf du Plessis, Adam Milne, Calvin Savage, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Wiaan Mulder, Abhimanyu Lamba, Amshi de Silva, Rilee Rossouw, Dian Forrester
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Pomona during the match hours is expected to be ideal for cricket, with mostly sunny conditions giving way to clear skies in the evening. Temperatures will gradually drop from 29°C to 22°C. With no chance of rain and a steady west-southwesterly breeze of 11-17 km/h, the match is expected to proceed without any weather-related interruptions.
LAKR vs TSK Pitch Report
The pitch at the Knight Riders Cricket Field offers a balanced track that can favor both batters and bowlers. However, the first two matches played at this venue have been low-scoring affairs, with no team crossing the 135-run mark.
The average first-innings score sits at just 121 runs, as the surface has assisted the bowlers significantly more, forcing batters to work hard for their runs. Fans should expect another low-to-moderate scoring game where a total of around 150 could easily be a match-winning score.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams batting first and bowling first have won one match apiece in the last two games played at the Knight Riders Cricket Field. So far, the pitch has played well and actually gets better for batting as the match progresses. Consequently, the team that wins the toss will likely look to bowl first in this fixture.
Toss Prediction: Los Angeles Knight Riders to win the coin toss
LAKR vs TSK
Winning Prediction
The Texas Super Kings enter this contest as the favorites to win. Their recent form has been excellent, with victories in two of their last three matches, and they boast a much stronger batting lineup than the out-of-form Knight Riders. The overall team combination and recent form heavily favor the Texas Super Kings, and we back them to win this match, handing the Los Angeles Knight Riders their fourth consecutive loss.
Texas Super Kings to Win!
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