Cricket Prediction | LAKR vs MI NY | Major League Cricket 2025 | 24th Match | July 03 – Who Has the Better Squad?

LAKR vs MI NY Match Analysis

The 24th match of the Major League Cricket 2025 season is scheduled to take place between the Los Angeles Knight Riders and MI New York on July 3 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill. 

The Los Angeles Knight Riders are stacked with star power but have struggled to click collectively this season. With a powerful Caribbean core and solid overseas additions, their batting can destroy any bowling attack. 

MI New York boasts an experienced international squad led by the dynamic Nicholas Pooran. The team has explosive openers, all-round depth, and world-class bowlers like Trent Boult and Rashid Khan. 

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York Team Preview & Squads

Los Angeles Knight Riders

Sunil Narine leads LAKR with calm aggression and his signature poker-faced style. While he’s not at his explosive best with the bat, his leadership and spin control remain vital to the team. His experience in global leagues is a major asset in crunch moments.

LAKR’s batting unit runs deep with the likes of Alex Hales, Andre Fletcher, and Andre Russell forming a lethal top and middle order. Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford offer the power game in the death overs. 

With Anrich Nortje and Spencer Johnson in the pace attack, LAKR have genuine wicket-takers upfront. While Narine brings control and Sangha adds depth to the spin department, the team has often faltered when trying to defend totals under scoreboard pressure.

In their last encounter, LAKR posted a strong total of 202/4 against Seattle Orcas, thanks to consistent top-order scoring. Despite the formidable score, they failed to defend it as Seattle chased it down with one ball to spare, finishing at 206/5. LAKR’s bowlers couldn’t capitalize on the early breakthroughs. 

Los Angeles Knight Riders Squad

Los Angeles Knight Riders

Sunil Narine (C), Adithya Ganesh, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand (WK), Corné Dry, Andre Fletcher, Karthik Gattepalli, Alex Hales, Spencer Johnson, Nitish Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Saif Badar, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk.

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran, one of the most explosive left-handers in T20 cricket, leads MI NY with aggressive intent. He brings both flair and experience to the role but hasn’t always found support from his batting unit. 

With Quinton de Kock opening and Pooran, Pollard, and Omarzai to follow, MI NY boasts a top-heavy batting unit. The problem lies in their inability to capitalize in the middle overs. They tend to lose momentum after strong starts, often finishing below par.

Trent Boult leads the attack with class and early swing, while Rashid Khan’s mystery spin offers control in the middle overs. The inclusion of Naveen and Linde adds depth and variety, though the death-over execution remains a weak spot. 

Facing the Texas Super Kings in their last outing, MI NY were up against a massive target of 224 runs. Despite a valiant 50 from Quinton de Kock, they fell short, managing only 184/9. Pooran and Pollard failed to convert starts, and their bowling unit looked flat against TSK’s explosive batting. The 39-run defeat added pressure on MI NY’s playoff hopes.

MI New York Squad

MI New York

Nicholas Pooran (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Agni Chopra, Quinton de Kock (WK), Ehsan Adil, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, George Linde, Sharad Lumba, Naveen-ul-Haq, Monank Patel, Kieron Pollard, Delano Potgieter, Rashid Khan, Heath Richards, Sunny Patel, Tajinder Singh, Rushil Ugarkar.

LAKR vs MI NY Outfield Report

Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill

The Lauderhill surface has historically been batting-friendly with true bounce and quick outfield. Spinners tend to get some purchase in the second innings under lights. Chasing is often preferred due to dew later in the evening.

Lauderhill is expected to be warm and slightly humid with temperatures around 29°C during match time. There’s minimal chance of rain, though evening dew could affect the bowlers, especially spinners. Conditions will favor stroke-making under clear skies.

Historically, Lauderhill has seen 200+ totals on several occasions. A first-innings score of 190–210 is par on this ground. Teams chasing have a better record, especially if the pitch stays flat throughout.

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, MI New York leads with 3 wins to LAKR’s 2. However, most games have been tight, with winning margins often under 10 runs or a single over remaining.

LAKR vs MI NY Prediction

According to cricket analysts Los Angeles Knight Riders have a 53% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.