Los Angeles Knight Riders take on Texas Super Kings in Match 18 of MLC 2026 at Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona on 2026-07-03. Major League Cricket’s fourth season continues to push the boundaries of cricket in America, and this fixture is a prime example of the caliber this league now attracts.

Two IPL franchise offspring meet: CSK’s Texas Super Kings against KKR’s LA Knight Riders. Their parent franchises have combined for seven IPL titles, and that winning DNA is evident in both MLC outfits. This is franchise royalty head to head.

Los Angeles Knight Riders are owned by the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise, bringing Bollywood glamour to Hollywood. They won the 2024 MLC title, establishing themselves as the league’s benchmark franchise. Their new Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona is the first franchise-owned cricket ground in MLC.

Texas Super Kings carry the DNA of Chennai Super Kings, the most iconic franchise in IPL history. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, they blend CSK’s legendary winning culture with the emerging American cricket market. The yellow jersey is instantly recognizable to cricket fans worldwide.

The individual matchups are fascinating. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell spearhead Los Angeles Knight Riders’s KKR-inspired aggressive approach with Hollywood-level production values, while Faf du Plessis and Dwayne Bravo anchor Texas Super Kings’s approach. Pat Cummins provides Los Angeles Knight Riders with a match-winning option. Mitchell Santner offers Texas Super Kings the kind of depth that wins tournaments.

For fans in London, the 6:30 PM PDT start converts to 2:30 AM BST. Cricket lovers in Mumbai can catch the action at 7:00 AM IST, while Australian fans enjoy a morning watch at 11:30 AM AEST. East Coast viewers in New York tune in at 9:30 PM EDT. For the latest local time conversion, check Pomona time and US time zones.

Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona is MLC’s newest venue and the first franchise-owned cricket ground in the league. With a capacity of 8,000, it is purpose-built for cricket and will also serve as a venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics cricket competition. The San Gabriel Valley heat creates conditions that favor batting, with true bounce and fast outfields.

MLC 2026 is the strongest season yet for American cricket, and this Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings contest captures why. With franchise pedigree, international stars, and growing American interest in the sport, every match builds toward cricket’s permanent place in the US sporting landscape. The 2028 LA Olympics will feature cricket for the first time, and MLC is the proving ground. This match matters for more than just the points table.