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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: All-round Kieron Pollard helps MI New York beat LAKR by 6 runs; stay in hunt for playoffs
Kieron Pollard of MI New York is congratulated for getting the wicket of Sherfane Rutherford of Los Angeles Knight Riders during match 27 of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 3 between MI New York and LA Knight Riders held at the Broward County Stadium, Florida, United States of America (USA). (SPortzpics) Kieron Pollard 's half-century and game-changing penultimate over helped MI New York (MINY) beat Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) by six runs in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. The loss effectively eliminated LAKR's playoff contention, while MINY stayed in the hunt. In a match where momentum swung wildly at extremities, LAKR's inability to close out the chase proved costly. Jason Holder's men fell short despite needing just 29 off the last three overs with eight wickets in hand. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The slow pitch also challenged MI NY early. The men in blue suffered a shaky start, losing their top order in quick succession during the powerplay. Shadley van Schalkwyk provided key breakthroughs, removing Quinton de Kock and Tajinder Singh, while Corne Dry dismissed the tournament's leading run-scorer, Monank Patel, thanks to a stunning catch in the outfield by Saif Badar. Skipper Nicholas Pooran attempted to steady the innings with a cautious 30 off 24 balls before being dismissed via a juggling catch behind the stumps by Unmukt Chand off Sunil Narine. Michael Bracewell followed shortly after, holing out to Holder at long-on as Dry's clever change of pace paid off again. With half the side gone and the scoreboard barely keeping pace with the overs, Pollard began his assault in the 17th over, launching Andre Russell for back-to-back sixes. After a quiet over from Holder, Pollard went again—dispatching van Schalkwyk for two more sixes before falling for a vital 50 off 36, caught by Holder, whose brilliant final over helped restrict MINY to a competitive total of 142/9. In reply, LAKR lost their dangerous opener Andre Fletcher early in the second over, before Unmukt Chand and Alex Hales began to rebuild. Hales' lean run this season continued, making a labored 21 off 26, while Chand played anchor with a slow but steady knock as the Knight Riders chased their first win. MLC 2025: Unmukt Chand's road to redemption in America But MI New York's varied bowling attack kept things tight in the middle overs. Chand and Sherfane Rutherford struggled to find boundaries, and though LAKR were still in control needing just 29 off the last 18 balls, Pollard's tight penultimate over—conceding only 5 runs and claiming Rutherford's wicket—tilted the game dramatically. With 16 needed off the final over, LA Knight Riders made a debatable call to retire Chand and send in skipper Holder. But Ehsan Adil held his nerve brilliantly, sealing a 6-run win that knocked LA Knight Riders out of the tournament. Brief Scores MINY: 142/9 in 20 overs (Kieron Pollard 50, Nicholas Pooran 30; Shadley van Schalkwyk 3/24, Corne Dry 2/25, Jason Holder 2/28) LAKR: 136/4 in 20 overs (Unmukt Chand 59, Sherfane Rutherford 29, Alex Hales 21; Nosthush Kenjige 1/14, Kieron Pollard 1/12) For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: MI New York stay in playoff hunt with win over LA Knight Riders; LAKR on the brink
Trent Boult took four wickets in the match between MI New York and LA Knight Riders in the Major League Cricket. (Sportzpics) MI New York secured a crucial eight-wicket victory over LA Knight Riders in the 2025 Major League Cricket match, keeping their playoff hopes alive while pushing LAKR to the brink of elimination. The match saw MI New York's Nicholas Pooran and Monank Patel forge a match-winning partnership after Trent Boult 's exceptional bowling performance restricted LAKR to 154/8 in their 20 overs. Following a delayed start with the surface under covers, MI New York elected to bowl first. Trent Boult capitalised on the conditions, delivering a devastating spell in the powerplay by claiming three quick wickets. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Boult's first victim was Unmukt Chand, who was bowled first ball by an inswinger. Andre Russell, promoted to number three, managed a few boundaries before Boult dismissed him with a delivery that stayed low. Andre Fletcher became Boult's third victim as MI New York dominated the early proceedings. 00:38 MI New York: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars and Fixtures LAKR's innings struggled with multiple batsmen failing to make significant contributions. Saif Badar scored 7 off 16 balls, Rovman Powell managed 5 from 9 deliveries, and Jason Holder contributed just 4 runs from 6 balls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mantenha a massa muscular após os 50 [Veja como] Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo Sherfane Rutherford emerged as the lone warrior for LAKR, displaying exceptional batting skills on what appeared to be a challenging surface for others. He reached his fifty in just 22 balls, showcasing aggressive intent throughout his innings. Rutherford's innings of 86 runs came to an end in the penultimate over when Boult returned to claim his fourth wicket. His dismissal proved crucial as LAKR struggled to accelerate in the final overs, finishing at 154/8. MI New York's chase began cautiously after losing Quinton de Kock to Sunil Narine in the powerplay. The team managed only 39 runs in the first six overs before Monank Patel and Nicholas Pooran began to increase the scoring rate. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch LAKR missed a crucial opportunity when they failed to appeal for a caught behind when Pooran was on 15. This proved costly as both batsmen settled in and began finding boundaries regularly. The partnership between Pooran and Monank grew in confidence with both reaching their half-centuries. Their century stand was eventually broken by Andre Russell, but the damage was already done. Kieron Pollard ensured a smooth finish for MI New York with consecutive sixes, guiding the team to victory with 13 balls to spare. Pooran remained unbeaten on 62 while Monank Patel contributed 56 runs. The result has significant implications for the playoff race. LAKR's position becomes precarious, with their elimination possible even before their next match if Seattle Orcas win their upcoming game. Brief scores: LA Knight Riders 154/8 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 86; Trent Boult 4/17, Kieron Pollard 2/15) lost to MI New York 155/2 in 17.5 overs (Nicholas Pooran 62*, Monank Patel 56) by 8 wickets. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025, LAKR vs MINY Dream11 Predictions: Fantasy tips, playing XI – Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York match
MLC 2025, LAKR vs MINY Dream11 Predictions and more. Credit: X|@LA_KnightRiders & @MINYCricket MLC 2025, LAKR vs MINY Dream11 Predictions: Match 24 of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 sees the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) face MI New York (MINY) in Lauderhill, Florida. With both teams struggling this season, the match is a do-or-die battle to stay in the playoff race. The Knight Riders sit near the bottom of the table but have match-winners in their ranks. MI New York, despite a strong lineup, has battled inconsistency and needs a turnaround to keep their campaign alive. MLC 2025: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York details Match: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York Event: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 Friday, July 4, 2025 Time: 4:30 AM IST 4:30 AM IST Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida LAKR vs MINY streaming platforms: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app and website Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted XI for today's match, MLC 2025 Unmukt Chand (wk), Andre Fletcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Saif Badar, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (C), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan MI New York Predicted XI for today's test match, MLC 2025 Quinton de Kock (wk), Monank Patel, Nicholas Pooran (C), Tajinder Singh, Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, George Linde, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Ehsan Adil, Rushil Ugarkar LAKR vs MINY Dream11 Prediction for MLC 2025 Wicketkeeper: Unmukt Chand, Quinton de Kock Unmukt Chand, Quinton de Kock Batters: Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Monank Patel Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Monank Patel All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Michael Bracewell Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Michael Bracewell Bowlers: Shadley van Schalkwyk, Trent Boult MLC 2025: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Florida, Weather reports Lauderhill is set to offer ideal conditions for this crucial clash between two struggling yet talented franchises. The weather forecast predicts perfect evening conditions with temperatures ranging from 29 to 32°C. A light breeze from the southwest, blowing at 8–12 kmph, is expected to keep things pleasant. Humidity levels will stay between 55% and 60%, ensuring a comfortable playing environment. Most notably, there is a 0% chance of rain, guaranteeing a full match without any weather-related interruptions . Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York: Head-to-head Matches played: 02 02 Los Angeles Knight Riders won: 00 00 MI New York won: 02 02 No result: 01 MLC 2025: LAKR Team Squad Unmukt Chand(w), Andre Fletcher, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Saif Badar, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson, Sunil Narine, Karthik Gattepalli, Dominic Drakes, Adithya Ganesh, Corne Dry, Alex Hales, Nitish Kumar MLC 2025: MINY Team Squad Quinton de Kock(w), Nicholas Pooran(c), Monank Patel, Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, George Linde, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Rushil Ugarkar, Ehsan Adil, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sharad Lumba, Delano Potgieter, Nosthush Kenjige, Agni Chopra, Heath Richards, Tristan Luus, Kunwarjeet Singh Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here. First Published: Jul 03, 2025, 14:37 IST Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop. Read More 3/7/2025 15:9:51
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Unmukt Chand is Los Angeles Knight Riders' lone bright spot, but will USA Cricket notice?
Unmukt Chand (Pic credit: LAKR) "Cricket is a universal game and even though the means might change, the end goal is still the same - to play cricket at the highest level," Chand had written in his retirement post in 2021. Unmukt Chand has endured one too many swings of misfortune in his cricketing sojourn. From being India's Under-19 World Cup-winning captain in 2012 to retiring from Indian cricket at the age of 28, the right-handed batter has finally found his feet in his home away from home. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! To chase the universal game, the Delhi boy relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2021, with a dream to play cricket for the US national team. It's been four years, and he is yet to get that maiden call from USA Cricket. "Moving to the USA was something like a second chance for me. My one and only goal when I left for the USA was to play for the national team," he had told before the third edition of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC). MLC 2025: Unmukt Chand's road to redemption in America After doing well in the Minor League Cricket, a national T20 competition in the United States, he was hoping to get picked for the 2024 T20 World Cup, held in the US and the Caribbean, but he was not selected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo "The World Cup was something which was very important. And that's how I sort of timed my retirement from India also," he had said. Unmukt's numbers in the first two editions of the MLC, where he plays for Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR), were not good enough. In the first season, he managed only 68 runs in four outings, and in the following season, he scored 158 runs in six matches. Poll Do you think Unmukt Chand will eventually get selected for the US national cricket team? Yes, definitely No, unlikely However, in the 2025 MLC, Unmukt has found his rhythm. He is LAKR's sole bright spot as the team is currently languishing at the bottom of the points table. With 243 runs in seven matches, Unmukt is currently placed sixth in the list of top run-getters. Will this be enough to get him into the US side? The 32-year-old definitely knows what he needs to do. "Whenever I have not got selected, performance was the only way you come back in. So I can only think along those lines," he said. "You know, as a cricketer, my lines are always very straight: I want to keep working hard, and keep improving my skills, and keep making sure that whenever I get the opportunity I go there and perform. "My only way to get back is to let my bat keep talking," he would say. LAKR have three games left this season and they are mathematically out of the playoffs race. But for Unmukt, these matches will be a chance to finish the season on a high in his quest for redemption. From being touted as a prodigious talent to trying to find his feet in a different country, it has been chaotic for Unmukt, but this is his only way to live his dream. "I have grown up with this mindset and mentality that I just want to keep getting better every day. The whole fight is with me. I want to be a better version of myself. That is something which has been a very strong fundamental thing inside my head," he said. LA Knight Riders: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars & Fixtures "I feel that the journey is still ongoing. I still have a number of years left with me. I will keep trying my best. I will keep doing my best. You never know, man, where life takes you," he added. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Aaron Jones and Shimron Hetmyer keep Seattle Orcas in the playoffs race; push Los Angeles Knight Riders to the bottom
Shimron Hetmyer of Seattle Orcas is congratulated by Kyle Mayers of Seattle Orcas for reaching his fifty during match 20 of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 3 between LA Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA). (Sportzpics) The Seattle Orcas continued their resurgence in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, chasing down yet another 200-plus target to beat the Los Angeles Knight Riders by five wickets. This marked their second consecutive victory in the tournament. Batting first after being asked to set a target, the Knight Riders got off to a sluggish start, with the ball gripping in the surface and making timing difficult. Andre Fletcher managed to find occasional boundaries to maintain some momentum during the powerplay. Harmeet Singh bowled three tidy overs upfront and was eventually rewarded when Fletcher picked out long-off. Shimron Hetmyer takes Stake Player of the Match for the second night in a row ‼️ @StakeIND x @stakenewsindia — Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) June 29, 2025 In a surprising move, Andre Russell came in at No. 3 and initially played cautiously, especially against spin, while LAKR lost two quick wickets to slump to 48/3. Russell then joined forces with Saif Badar to rebuild, and later Rovman Powell arrived to accelerate the innings. Badar was eventually dismissed for 41, caught by Klaasen off Salamkheil, but partnerships between Russell-Badar and Russell-Powell powered LAKR past 200. Russell notched up his first fifty of the season and stayed unbeaten on 65 from 39 balls, while Powell's quickfire 43* off 21 ensured they finished on 202/4. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Is the Better Investment for the Next 1–3 Years? Liseer Undo Waqar Salamkheil was the pick of the Orcas bowlers with 2/29 in his four overs. Harmeet Singh and Ayan Desai chipped in with one wicket apiece. Chasing 203, Seattle lost opener Josh Brown on the second ball, but Aaron Jones and Shayan Jahangir stitched together a brilliant 119-run stand for the second wicket. They took calculated risks to keep the scoreboard ticking. Jones brought up his maiden MLC fifty before falling to Schalkwyk off Holder for 73 (38 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes). Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch The Orcas then suffered a mini-collapse, losing Jahangir, Klaasen, and Sikandar Raza in quick succession. But Shimron Hetmyer carried on his blistering form from the previous match, hammering six sixes and four boundaries in a 26-ball 64* to guide Seattle home comfortably. Kyle Mayers played a steady supporting hand with 9 off 12. Among LAKR's bowlers, Jason Holder impressed with 2 wickets, while Tanveer Sangha also claimed 2/39. Andre Russell picked up one wicket for 29 in his four-over spell. Brief Scores Los Angeles Knight Riders: 202 for 4 (Andre Russell 65 not out, Rovman Powell 43*, Saif Badar 41; Waqar Salamkheil 2-29) Seattle Orcas: 206 for 5 (Aaron Jones 73, Shimron Hetmyer 64*, Jahangir 43; Jason Holder 2-36, Jason Sangha 2-39) Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
