Chand, Russell help LAKR clinch maiden win

Los Angeles Knight Riders Clinch Maiden Win

Los Angeles Knight Riders finally broke their winless streak in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, defeating Seattle Orcas by six wickets.

Orcas' Inning

Seattle Orcas posted 177/6 after opting to bat. Openers Shayan Jahangir and David Warner gave them a strong start, but the innings lost steam in the middle overs. Andre Russell led the attack with 3 for 30, removing key middle-order batters Heinrich Klaasen and Shimron Hetmyer. Aaron Jones top-scored with 44.

Knight Riders' Inning

Los Angeles Knight Riders stumbled early at 12/2, losing Alex Hales and Nitish Kumar. But Unmukt Chand steadied the innings and gradually upped the tempo after his 39-ball half-century. Chand shared a crucial 139-run stand with Saif Badar, who chipped in with a rapid half-century.