Major League Cricket 2026 Match 18 Preview: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings Los Angeles Knight Riders and Texas Super Kings are set to face off in Match 18 of the Major League Cricket 2026 season, scheduled for July 3 at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona. The match promises to be a crucial encounter as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the league standings. The Los Angeles Knight Riders, currently languishing at the bottom of the points table with just two wins and three losses, will look to bounce back from a recent defeat to the Washington Freedom. Meanwhile, the Texas Super Kings, ranked fourth with three wins and three losses, will seek to capitalize on their strong form in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2026. The Los Angeles Knight Riders’ recent performance against the Washington Freedom highlighted their struggles. Batted first, the team posted a modest total of 108, with Andre Fletcher failing early and Colin Munro and Matthew Tromp managing only a slow 31-run partnership. Rovman Powell contributed 30 runs but was dismissed at a critical juncture, leaving the team in disarray. The innings was further hampered by Saurabh Netravalkar and Mitchell Owen, who claimed three wickets to restrict the Knights’ total. In the chase, Washington Freedom lost two early wickets but steadied themselves with Steven Smith and Mark Chapman, who batted cautiously to secure a six-wicket victory. Texas Super Kings, on the other hand, showcased resilience in their previous match against Washington Freedom. Batted first, they posted a formidable total of 185 for 4, with Faf du Plessis scoring 8 runs before Saiteja Mukkamalla and Rilee Rossouw laid a solid foundation.#pomona #los_angeles_knight_riders #texas_super_kings #major_league_cricket_2026 #knight_riders_cricket_field
