The Los Angeles Knight Riders will play the San Francisco Unicorns in the MLC 2025 season’s last league match. The game is scheduled on July 6 at 4:30 AM IST (July 7) at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida.
Los Angeles Knight Riders
As they prepare for a third consecutive poor MLC season, the Los Angeles Knight Riders are once again having trouble. They will be playing their last game simply for dignity because they have only won one of their last nine games, eliminating them from postseason contention. Even though they haven’t been playing well, the Knight Riders will be motivated to finish strong and undo the Unicorns’ momentum going into the knockout phase.
San Francisco Unicorns
With one league game left, the San Francisco Unicorns are comfortably atop the points table and have been the team to beat in MLC 2025. The Unicorns, who are led by the highly effective Matthew Short, have played well throughout the competition and are on track to finish first in their group. They are a formidable force this season thanks to their aggressive bowling lineup and strong batting order.
LARK vs SF Head-To-Head
| Categories | LA Knight Riders | San Francisco Unicorns |
| Matches Played | 3 | 3 |
| Matches Won | 0 | 3 |
| Matches Lost | 3 | 0 |
| No Result | ||
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
Pitch Report
The Lauderhill surface will be advantageous to the hitters early on due to its realistic bounce and respectable speed, which will facilitate stroke play. But as the game progresses, the pitch usually slows down considerably. This modification adds spinners to the mix and makes batting more challenging in the second innings, particularly when lights are on.At this venue, teams who bat first have historically held a clear advantage. Given the deteriorating pitch and difficult run-chasing conditions in the evening, winning the toss and choosing to bat first is perhaps the wisest course of action.
Key Players To Watch Out For In LARK Vs SF Match 30
Los Angeles Knight Riders
AndreFletcher: The MLC 2025 season has seen Andre Fletcher perform consistently. Fletcher has demonstrated his explosive batting abilities at the top order while playing for the San Francisco Unicorns. He has amassed 150 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 140+ in 3 games thus far, Fletcher who is well-known for his aggressive play, has been instrumental in helping his team get off to a fast start in this tournament.
Sherfane Rutherford: The only player who has truly changed the game for the Knight Riders is the West Indian. Rutherford’s counterattacking knocks have given his struggling team occasional bursts of momentum, as seen by his 173 runs at a strike rate of 156.
Jason Holder: While a bit expensive, Jason Holder has picked up 7 wickets in 28 overs. He averages 27.75 and strikes every 17 balls, offering crucial Wicket.
San Francisco Unicorns
Matthew Short: Short’s performance this season has been the most outstanding. With 353 runs in six games, including five fifties, he is at the top of the tournament’s run charts. He has been invincible at the top of the order, hitting at 170 and averaging 58.83.
Xavier Bartlett: In a small way, the Australian pacer has made a big impact. He is a constant threat with a strike rate of 12 balls per wicket and 16 wickets at an average of 17.81 in nine games.
Haris Rauf: He leads the competition in wicket-taking with 17 in eight games. Even though he costs 9.08 runs per over, the Unicorns have an aggressive advantage with the ball because he hits every ten balls.
LARK vs SF Match: Dream11 Team & Match Prediction
Top Players Dream11 Team
- The wicketkeepers: AndreFletcher
- Batters: Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Sherfane Rutherford, Jake Fraser-McGurk
- All-around players: Captain- A Russell , Sunil Narine, M Short, and Vice captain Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: S van Schalkwyk, Xavier Bartlett, Beau Couch
Match Prediction: LARK vs SF Match 30
Top Performers
Los Angeles Knight Riders: AndreFletcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell & Shadley van Schalkwyk
San Francisco Unicorns: Romario Shepherd, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jake Fraser-McGurk & Brody Couch
LARK vs SF Match 30: Predicted Score
| Innings | Predicted Score |
| First Innings Score | 170-185 |
| Second Innings Score | 160-170 |
Match Result Predicted: Depending on the conditions, the team batting first will Win the match.
