Match 11, Morrisville, July 15, 2024, 01:00 AM
129/10(18.4ov)
130/2(16.0ov)
Washington Freedom beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 8 wickets
Right then, that is it from the game! A convincing victory for the Washington Freedom as they continue to dominate in the league. The Major League Cricket, 2024 action continues as we have a game up next between Texas Super Kings and MI New York. It will begin at 6 am IST (12.30 am GMT). Do join us for all the build-up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Steven Smith the skipper of Washington Freedom says they have been looking for a complete show and this was close to it. Adds they bowled well, and fielded well and it was a dominant chase. Says it was his gut feeling due to which he made the bowling changes, informs Maxwell wasn’t going to bowl but they went with it and he did well. Says they wanted to be positive with the bat and that happened. Adds Head takes the pressure off and he’s batted really well again.
Sunil Narine the skipper of Los Angeles Knight Riders says he can’t complain about the toss. Mentions they needed early wickets and did not get it. Adds they need to back their players and he feels his players are still up for it. Ends by saying they were thinking about wickets but that was not the case and now they need to do well in the next games.
Glenn Maxwell is the Player of the Match. He says he’s pleased with his effort. He’s happy to keep the runs down and get the wickets. Adds he’s happy with how the team has played so far. Mentions it is good to get some purchase from the wicket. Mentions he’s enjoying not batting and he hopes when his time comes, he can do well. Ends by crediting for the way Smith is leading and batting.
Travis Head is in for a chat. He says it was good to get a win. Adds it was good to spend some time in the middle and he is happy to play the way he did. Mentions it was good to get a few out of the middle and he's pleased with how he batted. Ends by saying he's looking forward to the next games.
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Earlier in the game, it was a poor batting performance from the Los Angeles Knight Riders, with only Badar showing resilience while other batters failed to stay at the crease. The team's aggressive approach backfired on a challenging wicket, resulting in soft dismissals and a low total of 129. Netravalkar and the spinners bowled well to keep the pressure on Los Angeles Knight Riders throughout the innings.
Los Angeles Knight Riders just did not have enough on the board! They created a few chances but it just did not go their way. They though will be disappointed for the speed at which they let their opposition score the runs. They were completely outplayed by much better side on the day.
A thumping win then for Washington Freedom and they remain unbeaten. 130 was never going to be a challenge for them. Yes, they had a bit of luck at the start but their openers provided them the perfect opening. Head and Ravindra fell quickly but Smith and Andries Gous ensured there were no more wickets to fall and took their side over the line.
In over# 16
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Shakib Al Hasan 29/0(3)
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Flatter and on off. This is pushed down to long on for one. There is the winning run. Washington Freedom beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 8 wickets!
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Length, on off, Andries Gous stays in his crease and punches it back towards the bowler.
15.4
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FOUR! Up and over! Fuller and on middle. This is hit down the ground and to the long on fence. The scores are level now!
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On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
15.2
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On middle. This is flicked past square leg for one.
15.1
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On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
In over# 15
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1lb
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1wd
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Spencer Johnson 33/1(4)
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On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
14.5
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Fuller and on the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.