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The LAKR vs MINY Fantasy Team Prediction is expected to attract plenty of attention as Los Angeles Knight Riders face MI New York in the 20th match of MLC 2026 on Sunday, July 5, at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona. Play starts at 1:30 AM local time.
There’s a real story building here. MINY have simply never lost to LAKR in any of their last five meetings. Not one. LAKR, for their part, just snapped a three match losing streak with a win over Texas Super Kings, so they arrive with fresh momentum against the one team that’s had their number every single time recently.
LAKR vs MINY Match Details
Match: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York, 20th T20, MLC 2026
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Time: 1:30 AM local (Pomona)
Venue: Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona
LAKR Captain: Jason Holder
MINY Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Watch live in India: Star Sports 2, JioHotstar
Where Both Teams Actually Stand Right Now
LAKR’s official form line still shows three losses in a row, but that’s out of date. Their most recent match was actually a win, chasing down 173 against Texas Super Kings to finish at 175/4. That snapped a genuine slide and gives them a real reason for confidence walking into this one, even against a team that’s dominated this particular fixture.
MINY come in off their own win, defending 132 against Seattle Orcas at this same ground just a couple of nights ago. They’ve won three of their last five and remain one of the more consistent sides in the competition this season.
Team Form Last 5
LAKR: W L L L W
Reading left to right chronologically, LAKR’s most recent result is that win over TSK, followed by defeats to Washington Freedom, Seattle Orcas and MINY themselves, with a win over Seattle Orcas further back. The two wins bookend a rough patch in between.
MINY: W W L W L
MINY’s most recent result was their win over Seattle Orcas defending 132. Before that, a win over LAKR themselves, a loss to Texas Super Kings, a win over TSK in an earlier meeting, and a loss to Washington Freedom.
Head to Head LAKR vs MINY
This is the headline stat of the whole match. MINY have won every single one of the last 5 meetings between these two sides. LAKR simply haven’t beaten them recently at all.
- 12th T20, MLC 2026: LAKR were bowled out for 103, MINY chased it down for 144/6. MINY won.
- 27th T20, MLC 2025: LAKR made 136/4, MINY got there with 142/9. MINY won.
- 24th T20, MLC 2025: MINY posted 155/2, LAKR fell short at 154/8. MINY won.
- 19th T20, MLC 2024: MINY made 134/6, LAKR were bowled out for just 130 in 19.1 overs. MINY won.
- 6th T20, MLC 2023: MINY scored 155/8, LAKR collapsed to just 50 all out. MINY won.
That last result, LAKR bowled out for 50, is about as one sided as this rivalry has gotten. MINY have owned this matchup completely, and LAKR will need something special to finally break through tonight.
Points Table Right Now
| Team | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI New York | 5 | 3 | 2 | +0.267 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Knight Riders | 5 | 2 | 3 | +0.360 | 4 |
This table doesn’t yet reflect LAKR’s win over TSK. With that result added, LAKR move to 6 matches played with 3 wins and 3 losses, likely bringing them level with MINY on points heading into tonight, even though MINY have played one fewer game.
Team Comparison Overall
LAKR: Win rate of 40 percent, averaging 160 runs per innings, with a best of 243 and a worst of 103.
MINY: Win rate of 70 percent, averaging a slightly lower 151 runs per innings, with a best of 215 and a worst of 112.
MINY convert far more of their matches into wins despite scoring marginally less on average, a sign of a side that manages tight situations well, which lines up exactly with their perfect recent record against LAKR specifically.
Pitch Report: Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona
Three matches have now been played at this ground. MINY successfully defended 132 against Seattle Orcas. Washington Freedom chased down a low target against LAKR. And LAKR themselves just won a chase, getting past 173 against Texas Super Kings. That’s two wins for the chasing side and one for the side batting first, a venue that’s leaned slightly toward chasing so far without being one sided about it.
Pace bowling has continued to dominate here, and totals have generally stayed well below what’s typical at most other MLC venues.
Toss verdict: A slight lean toward bowling first based on results so far, though the gap isn’t dramatic. New ball discipline has mattered in every match played here.
Par score: Something in the 130 to 155 range looks like a genuinely competitive total at this ground, based on the three matches played so far.
Weather Report For July 5 In Pomona
- Temperature: Around 29.5 degrees Celsius
- Conditions: Cloudy
- Humidity: 71 percent
- Rain chance: 55 percent
Another real rain risk at this ground, consistent with recent matches here. A delay or reduced overs contest remains a genuine possibility.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Playing XI
Based on their win over TSK, 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 hasn’t featured in a match this season. Check the official toss lineup before picking him in fantasy.
MI New York Playing XI
Based on their win over Seattle Orcas, expect Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Ryan Rickelton, Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (captain), Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, Corey Anderson, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Sunny Patel.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar remains part of the squad but has not played a match this season. Skip him in fantasy unless the toss lineup proves otherwise.
Players To Watch
Andre Russell, Los Angeles Knight Riders
A genuine match winner with bat and ball whenever he clicks. LAKR’s win over TSK is exactly the kind of platform Russell needs to build on, and against a team they haven’t beaten in years, they’ll need his explosive contribution more than ever.
Colin Munro, Los Angeles Knight Riders
Has looked the most settled LAKR batter in recent weeks and will want to carry his form into a match against the one opponent that’s consistently troubled his side.
Nicholas Pooran, MI New York
Has led MINY through their recent stretch of wins with calm, controlled batting under pressure. His composure against a LAKR side desperate to end their hoodoo could be the difference tonight.
Trent Boult, MI New York
Shared the new ball responsibilities in MINY’s recent wins and remains a genuine threat with the ball in hand. On a ground where pace has dominated, his ability to strike early matters enormously.
Corbin Bosch, MI New York
Consistently among MINY’s most reliable bowlers this season, and his height and hit the deck style suit a venue that’s already shown it can trouble batters who don’t respect the conditions.
Match Prediction
In our LAKR vs MINY Fantasy Team Prediction, LAKR arrive with fresh momentum after finally snapping their losing streak, but the head-to-head history here is genuinely lopsided. MINY haven’t lost to this opponent in five straight meetings, including that 50-all-out defeat for LAKR a couple of seasons back.
Our prediction leans MINY, purely on the strength of that dominant head to head record and their higher overall win rate this season. LAKR will need Andre Russell and Colin Munro to both fire if they want to finally end a streak that’s gone entirely one way for years.
Also Read: SFU vs WF, 19th T20, MLC 2026 Info, Weather Report, Pitch Report & Playing XI
Best Fantasy XI For LAKR vs MINY Tonight
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | MINY | Wicketkeeper |
| Nicholas Pooran (Captain) | MINY | Batter |
| Colin Munro (Vice Captain) | LAKR | Batter |
| Monank Patel | MINY | Batter |
| Kieron Pollard | MINY | Batter |
| Andre Russell | LAKR | All Rounder |
| Sunil Narine | LAKR | All Rounder |
| Trent Boult | MINY | Bowler |
| Corbin Bosch | MINY | Bowler |
| Ali Khan | LAKR | Bowler |
| Fabian Allen | LAKR | Bowler |
Captain: Nicholas Pooran. He’s led MINY to a perfect record against this exact opponent recently and continues to bat with real composure under pressure. There’s no batter in this match with a stronger recent record against tonight’s opposition specifically.
Vice Captain: Colin Munro. LAKR’s most in form batter right now, and if he can carry his touch into a match against the one team that’s given his side trouble for years, he offers genuine upside.
Differential Pick: Corbin Bosch. With most fantasy teams likely to focus on MINY’s top order batting, Bosch offers a lower ownership route into their bowling attack, on a ground that’s rewarded seam bowlers all season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What time does LAKR vs MINY start?
A: 1:30 AM local time in Pomona on Sunday, July 5.
Q: What is the head to head record between LAKR and MINY?
A: MI New York have won all of the last 5 meetings between these two sides, including a 50 all out result for LAKR two seasons back.
Q: Did LAKR win their last match?
A: Yes. LAKR beat Texas Super Kings by chasing down 173 to finish at 175/4, snapping a three match losing streak.
Q: Should the toss winner bat or bowl first at this ground?
A: There’s a slight lean toward bowling first based on the three matches played here so far, though it isn’t a dramatic edge.
Q: Is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar playing for MI New York?
A: He’s part of the squad but hasn’t played a match this season. Check the official toss lineup before picking him in fantasy.
Q: Will rain affect the match?
A: There is a 55 percent chance of rain in Pomona, so a delay or reduced overs match is a real possibility.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for LAKR vs MINY fantasy tonight?
A: Nicholas Pooran. He’s led MINY to a perfect recent record against this exact opponent and continues to bat with real composure under pressure.
Q: Where can I watch LAKR vs MINY live in India?
A: Star Sports 2 on TV and JioHotstar for streaming.