Cricket Highlights, June 17: MLC 2025 (8th Match) – WSF vs LAKR

WSF vs LAKR (8th Match) – Highlights

A ruthless combination of firepower with the bat and precision with the ball helped Washington Freedom dismantle the Knight Riders by 113 runs in Match 8 of MLC 2025, held in Oakland on June 17. It was a night to remember for Washington fans as their captain, Glenn Maxwell, lit up the stadium with an unforgettable century, and their bowlers backed it up with ruthless precision.

Washington Freedom, after being put into bat, got off to a blazing start thanks to Mitchell Owen, who smashed 32 off just 11 balls, setting the tone for an aggressive innings. Though wickets fell at regular intervals, the momentum never truly dipped, largely because of Maxwell’s masterclass. He walked in at a tricky stage with his side at 68/4 but immediately took control. Maxwell’s unbeaten 106 off 49 deliveries included an astonishing 13 sixes, launching an all-out assault on every bowler that dared to challenge him. His calculated aggression dismantled the Los Angeles attack, turning the tide in Washington’s favor.

Obus Pienaar provided steady support from the other end, finishing not out on 14, as Washington piled up a formidable 208 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. The Los Angeles bowling unit had no answers to Maxwell’s carnage. Corné Dry was the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets but went for 33 runs in just 3 overs. Jason Holder and Tanveer Sangha also picked up a wicket each, but none could stop the bleeding as Washington racked up runs at a brisk pace.

Chasing 209, the Los Angeles Knight Riders crumbled under pressure from the very beginning. The top order completely collapsed as Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, and Unmukt Chand were all dismissed without scoring. The scoreboard read a shocking 10 for 3 by the fourth over, and the middle order didn’t fare much better. Saif Badar was the only batter who showed some resistance, scoring 32 from 31 deliveries. Jason Holder attempted a brief counterattack with 23 off 16 balls, including three sixes, but the rest of the lineup fell like dominoes.

Washington’s bowling attack was unyielding. Edwards and Owen were the spearheads of the bowling onslaught, and both players took 3 wickets whilst consistently interrupting the momentum of the Knight Riders throughout their batting innings. When not recording 7 wides, Saurabh Netravalkar was unplayable with the new ball and finished with figures of 2 for 6 in 3.3 overs; Ian Holland contributed with a 1 wicket haul, and Los Angeles were dismissed for just 95 in 16.3 overs.

The result was a resounding 113-run victory for Washington Freedom, propelling them to third place on the MLC points table. Maxwell didn’t just light up the scoreboard—he practically rewired the stadium with fireworks and fearlessness. This performance not only boosted Washington’s campaign but also served as a warning to other teams about their lethal potential with both bat and ball.

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Washington Freedom vs. Los Angeles Knight Riders Scoreboard

Washington Freedom – 208/5 (20)

Los Angeles Knight Riders – 95 (16.3)

Result – Washington won by 113 runs

Player of the Match – Glenn Maxwell

WSF vs. LAKR Playing Eleven

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