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LAKR vs WF Fantasy Team Prediction focuses on the 24th match of MLC 2026, where Los Angeles Knight Riders face Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas on Friday, July 10. The match begins at 12:30 AM local time (11:00 AM IST).
This fixture has become a genuine problem for LAKR. Washington Freedom have won every single one of the last five meetings between these two sides, and LAKR arrive off a rough patch of their own, with just one win in their last five matches overall.
LAKR vs WF Match Details
Match: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom, 24th T20, MLC 2026
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 AM local (Dallas), 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
LAKR Captain: Jason Holder
WF Captain: Steve Smith
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Team Form Last 5
Washington Freedom: W W L W L
WF’s most recent result was a win over San Francisco Unicorns, part of a season that’s had its share of ups and downs but has generally kept them in playoff contention.
Los Angeles Knight Riders: L W L L L
LAKR have lost four of their last five matches, with a win over Texas Super Kings the only real bright spot in an otherwise difficult run of form. Their most recent match was a narrow loss to MINY.
Head to Head LAKR vs WF
This has been one of the most one sided rivalries in the competition recently. Washington Freedom have won every single one of the last 5 meetings between these two sides.
- 16th T20, MLC 2026: LAKR were bowled out for 108, WF chased it down for 110/4 in 17.1 overs. WF won.
- 17th T20, MLC 2025: LAKR made 213/4, WF chased down the target for 214/5. WF won.
- 8th T20, MLC 2025: WF made 208/5, LAKR were bowled out for just 95 in 16.3 overs. WF won.
- 11th T20, MLC 2024: WF were held to 130/2 in 16 overs, LAKR fell short at 129 in 18.4 overs. WF won.
- 9th T20, MLC 2023: WF made 177/4 in 18.1 overs, LAKR were held to 175/7. WF won.
LAKR simply haven’t found a way past this opponent in years. Every single recent meeting has gone WF’s way, regardless of format or margin.
Points Table Right Now
| Team | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Freedom | 7 | 4 | 3 | -0.598 | 8 |
| Los Angeles Knight Riders | 7 | 3 | 4 | +0.081 | 6 |
WF sit above LAKR on points despite a heavily negative net run rate, a sign that most of their wins have come by tight margins while their losses have been more emphatic.
Team Comparison Overall
Washington Freedom: Win rate of 60 percent, averaging 159 runs per innings, with a best of 245 and a worst of 86.
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Win rate of 40 percent, averaging a slightly lower 156 runs per innings, with a best of 243 and a worst of 103.
The two sides are closer statistically than their head to head record suggests, which makes WF’s complete dominance in this exact fixture all the more striking.
Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
This ground has hosted 49 matches, with teams bowling first winning 55 percent of the time against 45 percent for teams batting first. Average first innings total sits at 178, with second innings totals lower at 160.
Pace bowling has dominated here, taking 73 percent of wickets across the last 10 matches compared to just 27 percent for spin, one of the more pace friendly venues on the MLC calendar.
Toss verdict: Bowl first if you win it. The venue history favours chasing, and WF’s recent record in this fixture has often come through successful run chases too.
Par score: Based on the venue’s history, something in the 175 to 190 range looks like a strong total, though scores here can vary widely, from a chase of 238 down to a total as low as 50.
Weather Report For July 10 In Dallas
- Temperature: Around 27.9 degrees Celsius
- Conditions: Mostly clear
- Humidity: 71 percent
- Rain chance: 55 percent
A real rain risk for this one despite the mostly clear description, so a delay or reduced overs contest remains a genuine possibility.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Playing XI
Based on their squad and recent matches, expect Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell, Unmukt Chand, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (captain), Sunil Narine, Fabian Allen, Kristopher Ramsaran, Ali Khan, Carmi le Roux.
Lloyd Pope remains part of the squad but has not featured in a match this season.
Washington Freedom Playing XI
Based on their squad, expect Steve Smith (captain), Lahiru Milantha, Mark Chapman, Andries Gous (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Owen, Obus Pienaar, Ian Holland, Marco Jansen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Amila Aponso.
Players To Watch
Andre Russell, Los Angeles Knight Riders
A genuine match winner with bat and ball whenever he clicks. With LAKR badly needing a result to break both a losing streak and a hoodoo against this exact opponent, they’ll be leaning heavily on Russell to produce something special.
Colin Munro, Los Angeles Knight Riders
Has generally provided LAKR with their most reliable starts at the top of the order through their difficult recent run and will need to lead from the front again tonight.
Steve Smith, Washington Freedom
Has anchored several of WF’s wins this season with calm, composed batting and captains a side that’s clearly had LAKR’s measure in recent seasons.
Marco Jansen, Washington Freedom
A genuine strike weapon with the new ball, and on a ground that’s heavily favoured pace bowling all season, his early spells could shape this match again the way they have in past meetings.
Sunil Narine, Los Angeles Knight Riders
Remains a genuine wicket taking threat through the middle overs and a source of quick runs if needed lower down the order, giving LAKR a genuine all round weapon to try and break the pattern.
LAKR vs WF 24th T20 Match Prediction
The head to head record here is about as clear a signal as this tournament produces. Washington Freedom have beaten LAKR in every meeting for years, and LAKR arrive on the back of their own difficult run of form.
Our prediction leans Washington Freedom, purely on the strength of their complete recent dominance in this exact fixture. LAKR’s best route to finally breaking the pattern is a big performance from Andre Russell, the kind of individual brilliance that can outweigh a poor recent record on paper.
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Best Fantasy XI For LAKR vs WF Tonight
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Gous | WF | Wicketkeeper |
| Steve Smith (Captain) | WF | Batter |
| Colin Munro (Vice Captain) | LAKR | Batter |
| Mark Chapman | WF | Batter |
| Andre Russell | LAKR | All Rounder |
| Sunil Narine | LAKR | All Rounder |
| Marco Jansen | WF | All Rounder |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | WF | Bowler |
| Lockie Ferguson | WF | Bowler |
| Ali Khan | LAKR | Bowler |
| Fabian Allen | LAKR | Bowler |
Captain: Steve Smith. Has anchored several of WF’s wins this season and captains a side with a genuinely dominant recent record against tonight’s opponent specifically.
Vice Captain: Colin Munro. LAKR’s most consistent recent performer with the bat, and their best hope of getting off to the kind of start that’s been missing in this fixture for years.
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Q: What time does LAKR vs WF start in India?
A: 11:00 AM IST on Friday, July 10. Local start time in Dallas is 12:30 AM.
Q: What is the head to head record between LAKR and WF?
A: Washington Freedom have won all of the last 5 meetings between these two sides.
Q: Should the toss winner bat or bowl first at this ground?
A: Bowl first. Teams chasing have won 55 percent of matches at this venue.
Q: Is Lloyd Pope playing for LAKR tonight?
A: He is part of the squad but has not played a match this season.
Q: Will rain affect tonight’s match?
A: There is a 55 percent chance of rain in Dallas, so a delay or reduced overs match is a real possibility.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for LAKR vs WF fantasy tonight?
A: Steve Smith. He has anchored several of Washington Freedom’s wins this season and captains a side that’s dominated this exact fixture recently.
Q: Where can I watch LAKR vs WF live in India?
A: Star Sports 2 on TV and JioHotstar for streaming.