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Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom Result – Match 16

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Match 16 • Major League Cricket

Los Angeles Knight Riders cricket team logo
LAKR
108/10 (17.5)
Washington Freedom cricket team logo
WF
110/4 (17.1)
Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Saurabh Netravalkar

17.1
4
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Lahiru Milantha, Four
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Lahiru Milantha 2 (4)
Steven Smith 40 (44)
wtf 106/4
Ali Khan 4-0-21-0
16.6
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Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, 1 run
16.5
1
Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run
16.4
1
Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, 1 run
16.3
0
Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, no run
16.2
0
Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, no run
16.1
1
Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Nikhil Chaudhary 15 (12)
Steven Smith 38 (42)
wtf 102/4
Shadley van Schalkwyk 2-1-19-0
15.6
W
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, Bowled!
15.5
2
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, 2 runs
15.4
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Steven Smith, 1 run
15.3
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Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run
15.2
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Shadley van Schalkwyk to Steven Smith, 1 run
15.1
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Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Nikhil Chaudhary 11 (8)
Steven Smith 36 (40)
wtf 96/3
Ali Khan 3-0-17-0
14.6
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Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run
14.5
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Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, Four
14.4
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Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run
14.3
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Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run
14.2
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Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run
14.1
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Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Nikhil Chaudhary 4 (4)
Steven Smith 34 (38)
wtf 87/3
Andre Russell 3-1-22-0
13.6
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Andre Russell to Nikhil Chaudhary, 3 runs
13.5
1
Andre Russell to Steven Smith, 1 run
13.4
2
Andre Russell to Steven Smith, 2 runs
13.3
2
Andre Russell to Steven Smith, 2 runs
13.2
0
Andre Russell to Steven Smith, no run

Match Summary

Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom met in Match 16 of Major League Cricket, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 17.1: Shadley van Schalkwyk to Lahiru Milantha, Four | 15.6: Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, Bowled! | 14.5: Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, Four. The turning point arrived at 15.6 when Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 17.1: Shadley van Schalkwyk to Lahiru Milantha, Four
  • 15.6: Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, Bowled!
  • 14.5: Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.6 when Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.1: Shadley van Schalkwyk to Lahiru Milantha, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

17.1 4 Shadley van Schalkwyk to Lahiru Milantha, Four

End of over 17 (4 runs)
Lahiru Milantha 2 (4)
Steven Smith 40 (44)
wtf 106/4
Ali Khan 4-0-21-0

16.6 1 Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, 1 run

16.5 1 Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run

16.4 1 Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, 1 run

16.3 0 Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, no run

16.2 0 Ali Khan to Lahiru Milantha, no run

16.1 1 Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run

End of over 16 (6 runs)
Nikhil Chaudhary 15 (12)
Steven Smith 38 (42)
wtf 102/4
Shadley van Schalkwyk 2-1-19-0

15.6 W Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, Bowled!

15.5 2 Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, 2 runs

15.4 1 Shadley van Schalkwyk to Steven Smith, 1 run

15.3 1 Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run

15.2 1 Shadley van Schalkwyk to Steven Smith, 1 run

15.1 1 Shadley van Schalkwyk to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run

End of over 15 (9 runs)
Nikhil Chaudhary 11 (8)
Steven Smith 36 (40)
wtf 96/3
Ali Khan 3-0-17-0

14.6 1 Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run

14.5 4 Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, Four

14.4 1 Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run

14.3 1 Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run

14.2 1 Ali Khan to Steven Smith, 1 run

14.1 1 Ali Khan to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run

End of over 14 (8 runs)
Nikhil Chaudhary 4 (4)
Steven Smith 34 (38)
wtf 87/3
Andre Russell 3-1-22-0

13.6 3 Andre Russell to Nikhil Chaudhary, 3 runs

13.5 1 Andre Russell to Steven Smith, 1 run

13.4 2 Andre Russell to Steven Smith, 2 runs

13.3 2 Andre Russell to Steven Smith, 2 runs

13.2 0 Andre Russell to Steven Smith, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom Match 16 match?
Washington Freedom won by 6 wickets.

What is the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom Match 16?
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