The Los Angeles Knight Riders will clash against the Seattle Orcas in their next game with a motive to make a strong comeback and get back to winning ways. The Knight Riders will be aiming to learn & adapt from the previous game and put a strong team performance in their upcoming game. This game holds a lot of significance for both the teams with the season moving into the middle stages and points table getting heated up. LAKR fans will be eager to turn up in numbers and see their favourite players on show putting up an exciting performance.
PITCH & GROUND CONDITIONS
The Grand Prairie pitch has been a mixed bag throughout this MLC 2024. In some of the games, defending has looked ideal and other times chasing has seemed to be as easy as ever. LAKR have been on both sides of the pedestal and they will be eyeing to adapt to the conditions as quickly as possible and churn out a winning performance in their upcoming game.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib has become an integral part of LAKR’s batting order just after two games. His role at number 4, of stitching partnerships and holding the fort for the team has been extremely crucial. Shakib will be aiming to continue his good touch and carve out a big knock in the upcoming game to put his team ahead in their next game.
Nitish Kumar
Nitish has been able to make strong contributions in the middle order for LAKR and his cameos have been very useful for the team in reaching a competitive total. Nitish, will be aiming to stay in the middle for longer periods of time and look to build a big innings which will put his team ahead in the game.
Spencer Johnson
Johnson has been brilliant with the new ball for LAKR and has provided important breakthroughs for the team. He will be looking forward to continuing his good form with the ball and churn out another crucial performance for LAKR which will help them stay ahead in the game.
LAKR look all set to make a solid comeback, and add the important two points to their tally. With an experience of two games on their side, LAKR’s goal now will be to leverage that experience and register their second win in the tournament and jump up in the points table.
