MI New York takes on Los Angeles Knight Riders in Match 27 of the Major League Cricket 2025 at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. This is a crucial match for MI New York as they fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
With only 4 points from 8 games, Nicholas Pooran’s side desperately needs a win to climb up to fourth position. Meanwhile, the already-eliminated Knight Riders will be looking to play spoilsport and disrupt MI New York’s playoff push.
NY vs LAS MLC Match 27 Preview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders |
| Date | 5th July 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM Local (12:30 AM Local, July 6) |
| Venue | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill |
| Tournament | Major League Cricket 2025 |
| Match Type | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Bowling-friendly |
| Average Score | 142 runs (last 5 T20s) |
| Favors | Pacers |
| Surface | Assists bowlers with pace-friendly conditions |
| Wicket Distribution | Pacers: 31, Spinners: 22 (last 5 matches) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27.67°C |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Wind Speed | 9.84 meter/sec |
| Rain Chance | Thunderstorms expected during the match |
| Overall | Overcast clouds with high humidity |
Toss Prediction
Based on venue statistics, toss winners have opted to bowl first 100% of the time at this venue. Teams bowling first have a win percentage of 60%. With the bowling-friendly conditions and potential thunderstorms, winning the toss and bowling first appears to be the preferred strategy.
Injury Updates
MI New York made one change in their previous encounter, bringing in Nosthush Kenjige for Sunny Patel. With their playoff hopes on the line, they’re likely to stick with the same winning combination. Los Angeles Knight Riders, being already eliminated, might rotate a couple of players to give opportunities to fringe players.
MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Dream11 Team
MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Head-to-Head Data
MI New York holds a perfect record against Los Angeles Knight Riders in their limited encounters. In their 2 previous meetings, MI New York has won both matches convincingly. Recent results include:
- MI New York won by 8 wickets (03 Jul, 2025) – NY: 155/2, LAS: 154/8
- MI New York won by 4 wickets (21 Jul, 2024) – NY: 134/6, LAS: 130/10
The psychological advantage clearly lies with MI New York, having never lost to the Knight Riders.
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Reasoning Behind Captaincy Picks
Nicholas Pooran (Captain) is the standout captaincy choice given MI New York’s must-win situation and his leadership role. As the team captain fighting for playoff qualification, Pooran will be highly motivated to deliver a match-winning performance. His aggressive batting style and wicket-keeping duties provide multiple avenues for Dream11 points.
Andre Russell (Vice Captain) brings explosive batting potential and useful bowling skills. Despite being on the losing side, Russell’s individual brilliance can shine through even in team defeats. His power-hitting ability and wicket-taking potential make him an excellent differential pick, especially considering Knight Riders’ recent struggles.
Alternative Options: Kieron Pollard’s experience in pressure situations and Monank Patel’s venue familiarity also make them viable captaincy considerations.
Top Picks for the Match
Batsmen: Monank Patel stands out as a key batting pick, having performed well at this venue in previous encounters. Sherfane Rutherford from LAS offers good value with his aggressive batting style, averaging 45.5 runs with a strike rate of 189.58 at this venue in limited appearances.
Bowlers: Trent Boult’s recent 4-wicket haul in the previous encounter makes him a premium pick, though he’s not visible in the current team selection. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Ali Khan provide pace bowling options on this bowling-friendly surface that favors pacers.
All-rounders: Andre Russell leads the all-rounder department with his explosive batting and wicket-taking ability. Michael Bracewell offers excellent value for MI New York with his left-arm spin that could be effective on this surface. Jason Holder provides experience and all-round skills for the Knight Riders.
Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran is the premium keeper choice with his captaincy role and aggressive batting. Quinton de Kock offers reliability and experience, while Unmukt Chand provides a budget-friendly option from the Knight Riders who might be motivated to perform despite team elimination.
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