The Los Angeles Knight Riders were easily defeated by the Washington Freedom by 113 runs. Thanks to Glenn Maxwell is unbeaten 49-ball 106. Following his No. 6 innings, Freedom reached 208 for 5, and their bowlers then dismissed LAKR for just 95.
Freedom is now third in the MLC 2025 points standings after winning their second straight game. With three losses in three games, LAKR is in fifth place. Their net run rate is the only thing separating them from last place.
Freedom chose to bat and scored his sixth T20 century with 13 sixes and two fours before Glenn Maxwell arrived at 68 for 4. With Mark Chapman (17 off 21) and Obus Pienaar (14* off 15) supporting the sixth T20 century in the tournament’s brief history. It gave the Freedom innings impetus. Maxwell’s six-hitting helped Freedom score 124 runs in the last 10 innings.
LAKR’s middle order was ruined by Freedom opener Mitchell Owen. Who struck 32 off 11 balls and took three wickets in the chase. Their problems were made worse. When they lost their top three players, Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, and Unmukt Chand, all for ducks. Only four times in the franchise’s T20 history have the openers and the number three all been out without a run.
