Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) face off against MI New York (NY) in match No. 20 of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona on Sunday, July 5.
Jason Holder’s Knights have had a topsy-turvy campaign so far. They started with back-to-back wins before losing three matches on the trot. However, in their most recent clash, they bounced back to winning ways, defeating Texas Super Kings by six wickets.
On the other hand, defending champions MI New York find themselves at No. 2 on the points table with three wins and two defeats from six matches. They are coming into this clash after registering back-to-back wins against Los Angeles Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas.
LAS vs NY: Match Details
| Match | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York, Match 20, Major League Cricket 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 7:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Click here to watch LAS vs NY Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona: Pitch Report
In the first three games at the Knight Riders Cricket Field this season, the pitches have been sluggish, and batting has not been a cakewalk. Batters have had to grind it out. Both teams will look to stamp their authority early in the game. The power play overs could be the difference between the two sides.
LAS vs NY: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won By LAS | 0 |
| Won By NY | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Meeting | July 14, 2023 |
| Most Recent Meeting | June 27, 2026 |
LAS vs NY: Predicted Playing XIs
Los Angeles Knight Riders:
Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher, Unmukt Chand, Jahmar Hamilton (WK), Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (C), Sunil Narine, Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Carmi le Roux.
MI New York:
Quinton de Kock (WK), Kunwarjeet Singh, Nicholas Pooran (C), Monank Patel, Tajinder Dhillon, Corbin Bosch, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Trent Boult.
LAS vs NY: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Rovman Powell
Rovman Powell has been in sensational form this year. The former West Indies skipper has amassed 175 runs in six innings this season, having a strike rate of 180.41. He is coming off a magnificent knock of 73 off 27 balls in the last game against the Texas Super Kings.
Probable Best Bowler: Sunil Narine
Meanwhile, Sunil Narine has once again been the epitome of consistency. He has been very difficult to attack and has kept the fiercest batters in world cricket under his control. Narine has also been among the wickets, picking up 11 scalps in six matches at an economy rate of just 5.52.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team 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.
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