Unicorns of San Francisco against The Los Angeles Knight Riders face off off against each other in Match 4 of MLC 2024 on Monday from 6 am IST. This It is the first game for the Unicorns and the second of the season for the Knight Riders.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Team Analysis
Unicorns of San Francisco
The Unicorns are led by former Kiwi and current USA player Corey Anderson. He has several experienced players on the team. none larger than Australian ODI captain Pat Cummins. This This is the team’s first match of the season. Last season they played a match against the Knight Riders and won. that match. This year they He will play twice against the Knight Riders.
The Knight Riders of Los Angeles
Sunil Narine is back to lead the Knight Riders in the MLC 2024. He was the tournament MVP in KKR’s title-winning IPL campaign. In the first match, he scored two with the bat and took one wicket. Andre Russel is also back to play franchise T20 cricket leagues after the T20 World Cup. They won the first match and are eager to keep the momentum going. The stalwarts will need to perform better.
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Key factors for San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
Playing field conditions
162 was the winning score for Los Angeles Knight Riders in the first match against Texas Super Kings. 160 all out was the winning score for the USA in the T20 World Cup and the trend has continued so far. The pitch is more suitable for batting in the first half and the chase has been relatively tougher.
Shape and fitness
The players should be relatively fresh and fit after the recently concluded T20 World Cup. All the players are experienced T20 players and hence form and fitness should not be a cause for concern.
Tactical acumen
There is an advantage for teams that win the toss and bat first. The recently concluded T20 World Cup was a prime example of this. Los Angeles Knight Riders also won their first match batting first and hence should stick to the formula. The captain who wins the toss will likely bat first.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Result Prediction
Team 1st inning 2nd inning
Unicorns of San Francisco
180-200 150-170
The Knight Riders of Los Angeles
160-180 150-170
Recent venue records (Harare Sports Club, Harare)
STATISTICS – T20
Total matches 4
Games won by pitching the first 4
Average rating of 1st Inns: 145
Average rating of 2nd Inns: 147
The highest total recorded was 197/3 (17.4 Ov) by USA vs. CAN
The lowest total recorded was 106/10 (19.2 Ov) by NEP vs NED
Highest score pursued 197/3 (17.4 Ov) by USA vs CAN
Lowest defended score 159/7 (20 Ov) by PAK vs USA
Who will score more runs for Los Angeles Knight Riders?: Unmukt Chand / Jason Roy
Who will take the most wickets for Los Angeles Knight Riders?: Ali Khan/Sunil Narine
Who will score the most runs for the San Francisco Unicorns? Ias Fraser-McGurk / Finn Allen
Who will take the most wickets for San Francisco Unicorns?: Pat Cummins / Haris Rauf
San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Match Prediction: Who will win today’s Match 4? MLC 2024
The Unicorns won the match against the Knight Riders last season. This time, both teams will play each other twice and the contest is quite even.
Conclusion
The 2024 MLC will be played from July 5-28 with 25 matches in just over three weeks at two venues.
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