Washington Freedom will take on Los Angeles Knight Riders in Match 8 of MLC 2025 on 18 June 2025, at Oakland Coliseum, California. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the WAS vs LAS match.
Match Preview
Washington Freedom have had a mixed start to the season, winning one and losing one so far. Led by Glenn Maxwell, the side will look to find consistency as the tournament progresses. They have firepower in both departments, with Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra offering balance in the middle, and Lockie Ferguson handling pace duties. With momentum slowly building, Freedom will want to take full points against a struggling opponent.
Los Angeles Knight Riders are yet to open their account this season and come into this match under pressure. Skipper Sunil Narine hasn’t had much support from the batters, as inconsistency continues to hurt the team. Big names like Alex Hales and Andre Russell have failed to fire, while Unmukt Chand has shown glimpses without carrying on. Their hopes of turning things around may rest on their bowling unit, especially Ali Khan and Tanveer Sangha, who will need to strike early and keep Washington’s top order in check.
WAS vs LAS Match Details
| Match: | Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Match 8 |
| Tournament: | MLC 2025 |
| Date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Time: | 6:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue: | Oakland Coliseum, California |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
Probable Playing XI for WAS vs LAS Match of MLC 2025
Washington Freedom
Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Andries Gous (Wicket-keeper), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Saurabh Netravalkar, Abhishek Paradkar
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Unmukt Chand (Wicket-keeper), Nitish Kumar, Matthew Tromp, Andre Russell, Saif Badar, Sunil Narine (Captain), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha
Pitch Report of Oakland Coliseum, California Ahead of 8th Match of MLC 2025
Oakland Coliseum opened the tournament with a flurry of runs, but the scoring rate has dipped slightly in the more recent games, hinting at a surface that may be settling or slowing a touch. Still, with power-hitters on both sides, both teams will be hoping the pitch leans back toward its batting-friendly roots. If the early fireworks are anything to go by, captains might still lean toward batting first and letting their hitters go to work before the pitch shows any signs of wear.
WAS vs LAS Head-to-Head Records Ahead of 8th Match of MLC 2025
- Washington Freedom Won: 2
- Los Angeles Knight Riders: 0
WAS vs LAS Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream11 Team Today For Match 8 of MLC 2025
- Wicket-Keeper: Unmukt Chand
- Batters: Alex Hales, Glenn Maxwell, Nitish Kumar
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Jack Edwards
- Bowlers: Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan, Matthew Tromp
- Captain: Mitchell Owen
- Vice-Captain: Alex Hales
WAS vs LAS Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Washington Freedom is expected to win this match.
