LAKR 213/4 in 20 Overs [Andre Fletcher 104(60); Unmukt Chand 41(30); Ian Holland 2/25 in 3 Overs] lost to WF 214/5 in 20 Overs [Mitchell Owen 43(16), Glenn Phillips 33*(23); Tanveer Sangha 2/35 in 4 Overs] by 5 wickets
The Los Angeles Knight Riders faced Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium, determined to bounce back strongly and seize two vital points. The Knights were laser-focused on executing their plans with precision, leveraging their strategic combinations and in‑form batters. The stadium buzzed with excitement, as fans rallied behind their favourite knights, hopeful of another thrilling performance.
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After winning the toss, LAKR opted to bat first and seized early momentum. Andre Fletcher unleashed his aggressive flair from the outset, smashing the ball to all parts of the ground and dominating the WF attack. His blazing century marked the first-ever for an LAKR batter in MLC, firmly anchoring the innings. Supported beautifully by Unmukt Chand’s classy strokeplay, Fletcher ensured LAKR reached a commanding 213, with Andre Russell and Jason Holder adding the finishing flourishes as their sixes propelled the total into formidable territory.
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In the run-chase, LAKR struck crucial blows early, with Shadley van Schalkwyk removing Mitchell Owen to stem the initial flow. The spin duo of Tanveer Sangha and Ali Khan then delivered critical breakthroughs, halting Washington’s recovery at key moments. Despite a tense finish. where Washington edged closer, needing just seven off the final over, it was Russell’s spirited death‑ball heroics that kept LAKR in the contest till the very last delivery. Though the opposition ultimately crossed the line, LAKR’s bowlers stood tall and showcased their tenacity till the end.
