MLC 2023: Match 6, LAKR vs MINY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Los Angeles Knight Riders and MI New York?

The action will continue in the Major League Cricket 2023 as Los Angeles Knight Riders and MI New York will take on each other on Sunday, July 16 (Monday, July 17 IST) at the Grand Prairie Stadium, in Dallas. Both teams are in a similar state after conceding a loss in their respective opening games.

MI New York lost against San Francisco Unicorns by 22 runs while Los Angeles Knight Riders lost against Texas Super Kings by 69 runs. Following their first game loss, New York are ranked fifth (second last) while Los Angeles are ranked last on the points table. Heading into the match, both teams will be desperate to get their first win under their belt and get valuable two points on the board.

LAKR vs MINY Match Details

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York, Match 6, MLC 2023

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

Date & Time: Monday, July 17, 6:00 AM IST

Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Sports18 and JioCinema

Grand Prairie Stadium pitch report

In the four matches played so far at the venue in the tournament where teams batting first have won three games. The average first innings score batting first is 179 while the highest target chased is 145. Captain winning the toss is likely to bat first, keeping the record of the venue in mind so far.

LAKR vs MINY Probable Playing XI

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR)

Martin Guptill, Unmukt Chand, Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), Nitish Kumar, Rilee Rossouw, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (c), Lockie Ferguson, Corne Dry, Ali Khan, Adam Zampa

MI New York (MINY)

Dewald Brevis, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Hammad Azam, Steven Taylor, Tim David, Kieron Pollard (c), Monank Patel, Sarabjit Ladda, Ehsan Adil, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult

Probable Best Batter

Nicholas Pooran

The West Indian batter has been in sensational form this year as he scored 358 runs in IPL 2023 and further scored 350 runs in seven innings with two hundreds to his name. The Southpaw played a brilliant cameo of 40 (28) in the first game and will be eager to go big in the second match.

Probable Best Bowler

Trent Boult

The New Zealand seamer is one of the most lethal new ball bowlers. He had a spectacular season in IPL 2023 where he scalped 13 wickets from ten matches and even bowled three maidens with the new ball. Having picked up 2/38 in four overs in the opening game, Boult will be eager for another wicket-taking spell in the next game.

Today's Match Prediction: MI New York to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.