WAF vs LAKR Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 14, 2024
Washington Freedom will be looking to extend its lead at the top of the order as they face the Los Angeles Knight Riders in match number 11 of the ongoing Major League Cricket season. The two teams will face each other at the Church Street Park Stadium in Morrisville on Sunday.
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders head-to-head record
The two teams have faced each other just once, and that match was won by Washington.
Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Live-streaming and Broadcast
This match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema App. One can also watch it live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Prediction and Cricket Betting Tips for WF vs LAKR MLC 2024.
WAF vs LAKR Team Previews
Washington Freedom
The Washington Freedom are undefeated so far this season. They have won 2 matches, while one game was washed out. With 5 points, they are currently sitting at the top of the points table.
Washington Freedom boasts of a strong batting line-up, especially when it comes to international talent. Travis Head and Steve Smith will open the batting here. Smith is the leading run-getter for his team and has scored 84 runs at a strike rate of 155.55.
Travis Head on the other hand has been going through a trough in his form. But it is just a matter of time before he gets going. The middle order consists of quality all-rounders like Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, and Marco Jansen. All of them are capable of playing big shots and can also bowl well.
Lahiru Milantha, who was playing his first match of the season on Thursday night, looked in fine touch as well. Washington’s biggest strength however lies in their bowling.
Saurabh Netravalkar is the leading wicket-taker of the season with 8 wickets and has received good support from Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jansen. The spin attack however is pretty thin.
Washington Freedom Playing 11
Steven Smith, Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Andries Gous, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Ian Holland, Lockie Ferguson, Saurabh Netravalkar.
Los Angeles Knight Riders
The Knight Riders aren’t in the best of forms this season. With just 1 win to show in 4 matches, the team is currently placed 4th on the points table. With just 3 more matches to play including this one, they will be desperate to win this match.
Jason Roy has been in good touch at the top of the order. He scored a half-century in the last match, albeit for a losing cause. He will once again play an important role for his team. Sunil Narine has been unable to replicate his batting form from the IPL and should think about moving down the order.
Unmukt Chand and David Miller have got some decent starts, but they will need to convert them into a big inning. The Knight Riders also have two of the best all-rounders in the form of Andre Russell and Shakib Al-Hasan, who can single-handedly change the course of the game.
Coming to the bowling, Spencer Johnson and Ali Khan have picked up 10 wickets between them. However, they have received little support at the other end.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Playing 11
Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Unmukt Chand, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller, Andre Russell, Saif Badar, Nitish Kumar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Spencer Johnson.
WAF vs LAKR Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The Church Street Park Stadium offers a well-balanced track, providing equal opportunities to the batsmen and the bowlers. The average first-inning score here is around 160 runs, and that is a par score. The pacers can expect some help throughout the match as the ball swings and seams around as well.
It has been raining heavily in Morrisville since the last couple of matches and there will be moisture in the surface.
The weather is likely to be cloudy with temperatures of around 35 degrees.
WAF vs LAKR Betting Tips
Washington Freedom have been clinical in their performance this season and we expect them to continue playing well. They have a well-balanced squad, and some of their key players are doing well. That said, the Knight Riders are capable of mounting a strong counter and we can expect a close fight.
Bet on Washington Freedom to win.
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Washington is likely to start their batting with Steve Smith and Travis Head in this match. They are a quality pair who have plenty of experience playing in the shortest format. Los Angeles have struggled to get a good start this season particularly due to Sunil Narine’s poor form.
Sunil Narine hasn’t been in the best of forms this season and is averaging 4.33 runs in 3 innings. He has been dismissed for single-digit scores in 5 of his last 6 T20 innings. As he faces a strong bowling attack, he is likely to find it difficult to bounce back.
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